National School WalkOut Day in Bay Ridge
Fort Hamilton High School
Students nationwide walked out of their schools at 10:00 to remember those who died in the school shooting in Florida last month and send a message to the NRA. It won’t be long before they are voting and running for office to get things done because enough is enough.
For the students, it was a successful day – not because they walked out but because they were united on this. 1300 Kids are killed every year by guns (CDC stat). I loved Ross Barkan’s description of the Fort Hamilton Walkout – seen here and here. I love that community leaders met the students with a silent vigil to show support.
Did it change anything with the politicians? No, but we knew that already.
Fort Hamilton High School joined by the Bay Ridge community
In Bay Ridge, St. Francis Prep read the names
A Bay Ridge resident noted that it was peaceful at Fort Hamilton High School.
In Sunset Park students called for change
Hugs,
marlene
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