March For Our Lives Memphis: 5 things to know
On Feb. 14, 2018, one person singlehandedly destroyed the lives of more than a dozen families.
On that day, police say Nikolas Cruz walked into Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida armed with an AR-15 and killed 14 students and three staff members. Left in both shock and grief, students at the school – and across the country – decided Feb. 14 was the last day they would remain silent.
In the days following one of the deadliest mass shootings, a movement was born: March For Our Lives.
The student-led movement is the result of a call to action from Parkland survivors to demand an end to school shootings. On March 24, official chapters will march in solidarity to raise awareness about gun violence and making safety a priority.
In Memphis, the chapter is joining the national day of protest with a march downtown. Here are five things you need to know:
Traffic: Clayborn Temple to National Civil Rights Museum
The group will convene in the parking lot of Clayborn Temple, located at 294 Hernando St. Saturday. At 10 a.m. they will march west down Dr. M.L. King Jr. Avenue., turn left on Main Street, and end at the National Civil Rights Museum on Mulberry.
Drivers should expect traffic delays in the area until at least noon, when the protest is scheduled to end.
Where to park
Paid parking is available at both the FedEx Forum and MLGW garages. Limited paid street parking is also available downtown.
Join the march
The day of the protest, those participating are encouraged to wear blue.
Political affiliations
According to the group’s Facebook page, “Gun violence effects all of us. There will be no political speakers, nor do we support a particular political party.”
For more information, facebook.com/MFOLmemphis.
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