March for Our Lives

Definition

March For Our Lives is a student-led demonstration supporting stronger gun violence prevention measures. It was organized by survivors of the February 2018 shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida.

Related terms

Gun Violence Prevention: These are efforts aimed at preventing violent crimes involving guns such as mass shootings or suicides.

Activism: This involves efforts to promote, impede or direct social change with various forms such as protests or lobbying efforts.

Grassroots Movement: A type of movement where ideas and proposals come from individuals within a community rather than from leaders or politicians.