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December 15, 2014

Families of Slain African Americans Lead "Justice for All" Rally in D.C. 
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Tens of thousands marched across the country on Saturday in the largest
day of protest since the killing of Michael Brown set off a national
movement four months ago. From Oakland to New York City, protesters
called for indictments in the case of police officers who've killed
unarmed African Americans and broader reforms to policing and criminal
justice. In Washington, D.C., the families of slain African Americans
led a "Justice For All" rally and march on the White House. Among them
were Lesley Mc Spadden and Gwen Carr, the mothers of Michael Brown and
Eric Garner.

Lesley Mc Spadden: "Thank you. Wow, what a sea of people. If they don't
see this and make a change, then I don't know what we've got to do.
Thank you for having my back."

Gwen Carr: "You know, our sons, you know, they may not be here in body,
but they're here with us in each and every one of you. You all brought
them here today, OK? And I thank you, I thank you so much."

 

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