
Thousands rallied in downtown Chicago July 20, in response to the July 13, verdict in the Trayvon Martin murder case where his killer, George Zimmerman, was found not guilty (LARISA LYNCH/Contributor)

Austin residents, led by Rev. Jesse Jackson and Father Michael Pfleger, marched for peace and an end to violence in the community on April 4. Hundreds attended, including family members of victims to violence. The march also marked the 45th anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s assassination. (DAVID PIERINI/Staff Photographer)

Austin residents, led by Rev. Jesse Jackson and Father Michael Pfleger, marched for peace and an end to violence in the community on April 4. Hundreds attended, including family members of victims to violence. The march also marked the 45th anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s assassination. (DAVID PIERINI/Staff Photographer)

Austin residents, led by Rev. Jesse Jackson and Father Michael Pfleger, marched for peace and an end to violence in the community on April 4. Hundreds attended, including family members of victims to violence. The march also marked the 45th anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s assassination. (DAISY WINFREY/Contributor)