“We Demand Change” Mural Unveiled in DC to Honor Parkland Shooting Victim
A poignant mural honoring the life of Joaquin Oliver, a victim of the 2018 Parkland school shooting, was unveiled in Washington D.C. on Monday. The powerful artwork, titled “We Demand Change,” pays tribute to Oliver and other victims of gun violence, while emphasizing the urgent need for gun reform across the United States.
Created by Oliver’s father, Manuel, and activist-artist Shepard Fairey, the mural serves as a lasting reminder of the devastating impact of gun violence. Joaquin Oliver was one of 17 lives lost in the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting.
Located at 7th and H streets in Northwest D.C., the mural stands as a testament to the ongoing fight for gun safety and reform. Its unveiling coincides with the seventh anniversary of the historic March for Our Lives rally, which drew over 1.2 million people to Washington D.C. to demand action against gun violence.
