March For Our Lives rally in Palm Springs

The Desert Stonewall Democrats hosted a March For Our Lives rally in support of gun control Saturday morning in Palm Springs.

March For Our Lives is a nationwide effort by the survivors of the 2018 Parkland, Florida, school shooting to eliminate gun violence in the country. March For Our Lives rallies were held at the same time throughout different parts of the country.

“We wanted to come out because it's important for all of us to feel safe in schools and in grocery stores and parks," said rallygoer Priscila Sanchez.

People at the rally listened to different speakers urging Congress to enact stricter gun laws.
Priscila went with her family to the rally. Her mother, Dana, is a teacher.

“I want them to know that their voices matter and that's how change happens," said Dana. “I don't want to hide from the issue because what if something ever happened in school, I want my kids to be prepared.”

One of the youngest demonstrators at the rally was 6-year-old Savannah Sanchez.

“My sign says ‘I'm scared to die in school,'" said Savannah.

The rally comes after several recent mass shootings across the country, including the one in Uvalde, Texas.

Cathedral City High School graduate Jonathan Franco was one of the speakers at the rally.

“We can't even have the freedom to really feel safe in our own communities because at any given moment, things can happen," said Franco. “What we're doing today is really showing our message and the importance of the safety of others.”

People at the rally called for common-sense gun laws and mandatory background checks.

“I'm scared because what if maybe something doesn't happen to me, but it happens to my little sister or one of my friends or my brother? Because it's a problem that affects everyone," said Priscila.