March 24, 2018

Congresswoman Lee Welcomes Oakland Students to the #MarchForOurLives

Washington, D.C.Today, Congresswoman Barbara Lee released the following statement in response to Oakland students participating in the #MarchForOurLives event in Washington, D.C.

“I am so honored to have students from the East Oakland Youth Development Center participate in this important march to protest gun violence, as many of them know far too well the devastating effects of this violence.

“Tragic mass shootings, like the one in Parkland, Florida, galvanize attention on the gun control debate, but we cannot forget the reality of daily gun violence in Black and Brown communities. If we are serious about ending this senseless epidemic, we must address all forms of gun violence.

“I proudly support all of the young people marching to protect their lives and the lives of future generations. Congress must hear their cries and do its part to get weapons of war off our streets.”