Say it with a sign

Say it with a sign in Syracuse

A collection of posters at the March for Our Lives in Syracuse

Story and Photos by Lauren Cola

Published: March 24, 2018

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Susan Valenti, a grandmother in support of gun reform, was pictured minutes before the march.

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After marching, participants gathered outside the James M. Hanley Federal Building with their signs to listen to speakers. Photo by Lauren Cola

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Alice Woods held her sign during the march that called out legislators who focus on regulating women’s bodies more than guns. Photo by Lauren Cola

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Megan Gorman, after the march, held her sign in support of gun control. She stated, “One reason I am marching is because I can. I have the freedom to do so.” Gorman also participated in the Women’s March in Washington D.C. Photo by Lauren Cola

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Barbara Kamerance, from Oswego County, held her sign an hour before the march.

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A participant held their sign during speeches at the march that advocates to lawmakers that they are not representing America by supporting the NRA. Photo by Lauren Cola

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(Left to right) Keeley Wightman, Linda Morgia, Grace Morgia (age 9), and Brooklyn Morgia (age 10) held their signs advocating better conditions in schools. Photo by Lauren Cola.

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Taylor Herne (left) and Lily Byrne were haunted by the messages that their classmates sent when their school went into lockdown. No one was hurt, but the mental scars remain. Photo by Jake Smith

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Protestor at Syracuse March for Our Lives on March 24, 2018. Photo by Lauren Cola

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Student holds sign at Syracuse March for our Lives on March 24, 2018. Photo by Lauren Cola

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Students come from all over the country to fight for gun reform alongside the Parkland students who organized the March For Our Lives. Photo by Sari Kamp