Rallies, Not Riots

Rallies for Trayvon Martin Sweep the Nation

While many right-wing pundits predicted riots if George Zimmerman was found not guilty of murdering Trayvon Martin, what we saw instead were moving rallies meant to honor Trayvon’s memory and the ongoing pursuit of justice for him and his family.

Here are some of the most moving images from across the country.

NYC, NY via AP

NYC, NY via AP

NYC, NY via @shokufeyesib

NYC, NY via @IrvingDeJohn

Miami, FL via AP



Oakland, CA via @shadirahimi

Milwaukee, WI via AP

Newark, NJ via AP

Atlanta, GA via AP

Atlanta, GA via AP

Detroit, MI via AP

Seattle, WA via seattlepi.com

Seattle, WA via seattlepi.com

Milwaukee, WI via @ShantTHEGREAT

Jacksonville, FL via AP

Chicago, IL via ‏@soit_goes

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