X González born Emma González November 11 1999 is an American activist and advocate for gun control In 2018 they survived the Stoneman Douglas High School shooting the deadliest high school shooting in US history and in response cofounded the guncontrol advocacy group Never Again MSD González gave a viral speech against gun violence proclaiming We call BS on the lack of action by politicians funded by the NRA Subsequently González continued to be an outspoken activist on gun control making highprofile media appearances and helping organize the March for Our Lives Speaking at the demonstration González led a moment of silence for the victims of the massacre they stood on stage for six minutes which they observed was the length of the shooting spree itself González was included in Time magazines 100 Most Influential People of 2018