On September 20th, 2019, high schoolers, teachers, parents, and more, gathered around the world to march for government support on a global climate crisis. The protesters gathered in Thomas Paine Park in Manhattan and held signs that demanded action on the topic, stressing more than ever the importance of global acknowledgement of the issue.
iSchoolers file into Thomas Paine Park after the 4th period class on September 20th.Crowds of people came to participate in the protest, about 1.5 million people worldwide. Protesters get their signs and raise them to the sky over the crowds, ready to put on a show for the march.Protesters march past the One World Trade Center raising their signs high.The teenagers begin the march towards the New York City Supreme Court in a huge crowd.Protesters show off their signs, some making fun of the situation, like this one.Other signs like this one, the poster of the event worldwide, were serious, asking for help or change. People posted the event on social media, some using mobile devices, while other using high quality cameras and microphones. The crowd protests outside of the New York City Supreme Court for action on climate change.Outside the court is a fenced off sculpture called “Triumph of the Human Spirit”Local news stations capture the event from on top of their vans due to the crowds.Helicopters circle in to capture the crowds of teens marching from a bird’s eye view.Protesters take a break from protesting to have lunch, while new protesters file in.Protesters move to march down Lafayette street.“School Strike For Climate” a sign reads
