Students in West Michigan walked out of their schools on Friday, participating in a nationwide protest organized by Students Demand Action to raise awareness about gun violence. The protests were sparked by a tragic shooting in Minnesota, which claimed the lives of two students and left others injured, prompting students to publicly express their desire for change through signs that read “books not bullets” and “protect kids not guns.”
At Rockford High School, student organizer Brayden Burgess highlighted the need to shift the political narrative surrounding gun violence, stating, “We should get this done to keep kids safe and to keep parents out of funerals.” The outcry for policy reform resonated as students marched in solidarity, illustrating their hope for a safer environment in educational institutions nationwide.
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