Students, Celebrities And The Faithful Protest Outside Of The NRA Convention
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Thousands of gun enthusiasts have walked into Dallas’ Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center to revel in displays of firearms and hunting accessories at the National Rifle Association’s annual convention — but some crowds are staying outside to protest what they believe is a dire problem in America.
“Our generation is the post-Columbine generation. We’ve seen tragedy after tragedy after tragedy,” said Waed Alhayek, a student who spoke to NPR affiliate KERA about the need for gun legislation. “People think we’re trying to take away guns, but that’s not the issue we’re focused on. We’re trying to regulate the amount of gun violence.”
She started “Rally 4 Reform” and led students outside Dallas City Hall, across from the convention center. As the executive director of StudentMarch.org, she also organized the city’s March For Our Lives.
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