Instant Alert: Students across the country protested on Wednesday to support victims of gun violence — here are the most incredible photos from the National Walkout Day

MANAGE SUBSCRIPTIONS   |   UNSUBSCRIBE   |   VIEW ONLINE   Students across the country protested on Wednesday to support victims of gun violence — here are the most incredible photos from the National Walkout Day by Michal Kranz on Mar 14, 2018, 2:23 PM Advertisement Exactly one month after one of the deadliest school shootings in US history took place at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, students across the country took matters into their own hands. Wednesday was National Walkout Day, in which hundreds of thousands of students across America walked out of school and held protests calling for solutions to gun violence, sensible gun legislation, and protections for children in US schools. Even elected officials got involved — Business Insider caught up with New York Governor Andrew Cuomo protesting alongside students in Manhattan. Here are the most stunning photos of the protests from around the country: SEE ALSO: Gov. Cuomo walked out with students protesting gun violence in New York City — but refused to endorse their most radical idea In total, over 3,000 walkout events were planned by students on Wednesday. Source: Associated Press In thousands of schools, students walked out of class for exactly 17 minutes — one for every person killed during the horrific Florida school shooting last month. Source: Associated Press Schools in places like New Jersey expressed their solidarity with the Florida victims. Source: Associated Press See the rest of the story at Business Insider   Share the latest business news with your network:    Email sent to: nguyenvu1187.love5@blogger.com   |   Manage your email preferences   |   Unsubscribe Terms of Service   |   Privacy Policy Business Insider. 150 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10011