Consider This from NPR March For Our Lives Co-Founder David Hogg Is Still Angry, Five Years On
Mar 24, 2023
David Hogg, co-founder of March For Our Lives and a Harvard senior, shares his passionate insights on youth-led advocacy against gun violence. He reflects on the transformative rally in Washington, D.C., and the movement's legacy since the Parkland tragedy. Hogg discusses the challenges faced in pushing for gun control legislation, emphasizing the importance of youth activism and the urgency of political engagement. His determination to inspire change and the emotional toll of activism shine through as he outlines both triumphs and ongoing struggles in the fight for safer communities.
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David Hogg's Continued Advocacy
- David Hogg, co-founder of March for Our Lives, survived the Parkland shooting at 17.
- Now 22 and a Harvard senior, he continues advocating for gun control through protests and lobbying.
Hope at the March
- David Hogg recalls the hope observed on the faces of those who lost loved ones to gun violence at the march.
- The march provided a sense of hope and empowerment for those affected by gun violence.
Anger and Frustration
- David Hogg reflects on the March for Our Lives and feels angry that young people had to lead the charge on gun control.
- He believes children should focus on education, not fighting for survival.