
On the other side of Ferguson, a different kind of protest
Pulling together, volunteering and pitching in when city leaders seemed unable or unwilling to - just added to the unity building during a time of profound crisis.

Community and labor stand together in peaceful cry for justice for Eric Garner
"The people in this crowd should have this amazing view: It's a sea of people of every culture and heritage coming together for change."

Washington state teens initiate march protesting killing of Michael Brown
"I wanted to raise awareness about this issue and to support the people of Ferguson to let them know there are people here on the west coast who care about them."

Connecticut labor, environmental, peace groups join together for People's Climate March
"Working people will suffer disproportionately from the current patterns of investment and neglect that do not prioritize good jobs, clean air, and healthy communities."

Yale art students show solidarity with Ferguson, Missouri
They walked in silence holding signs that read "Hands Up - Don't Shoot" and posters with the names of victims of police brutality from around the country including New Haven.

Ferguson, Missouri residents grieve and protest in wake of killing by police
The high level of tension in the town resulting from the Aug. 9 police killing of an unarmed Michael Brown, 17, has created an extremely volatile situation.

