“We honor the many champions who have fought for civil rights and equality as we renew our push for full democracy and statehood.”
About 50 Council staffers walked out in protest this morning.
Tomorrow at 9:15 a.m.
Candles will light 16th Street all the way from Silver Spring to the White House.
The staffers held their hands up in the air, as demonstrators do when they chant “Hands up, don’t shoot!”
And more events are being planned for beyond this week.
On Saturday, December 13.
Photos from last night’s Ferguson rally, which shut down traffic in downtown D.C.
“There are Americans who agree with it, and there are Americans who are deeply disappointed, even angry. It’s an understandable reaction.”
The Grand Jury’s decision is expected to be announced at 7 p.m.
