New Yorkers March for Trayvon Martin
Thousands of New Yorkers took to the streets on Sunday after a Florida jury found George Zimmerman not guilty on all counts in the killing of unarmed 17-year-old Trayvon Martin. The peaceful protest began in Union Square at dusk and proceeded north to Times Square as marchers chanted, "The whole system's guilty."
At left, a mother sheds a tear while holding her son in Union Square. His sign reads, "Justice Was NOT Served." Keep reading for more of the most powerful images from yesterday's rally.
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‘They Never Stop and Frisk Old White Guys Like Me’
A protester in Union Square stands in the heat and displays his sign for the huge crowd gathering near him.
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‘All Colors Should Be Able to Co-Exist’
A mother and her daughter participate in the rally at Union Square. The girl's sign reads,"My mother taught me that just like that bag of Skittles, all colors should be able to co-exist" – a reference to the candy that Trayvon Martin was carrying when he was killed.
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Marching Uptown
As the march from Union Square picks up speed and people, protesters form a barricade to slow down the group and keep everyone together.
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Hand in Hand
Protesters link arms in front of a line of police officers doing the same.
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Hoodies Up
Two women hold a cutout image of Trayvon Martin as they march in the blazing heat toward Times Square.
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Red, White and Blue
A lifesize cutout of Trayvon Martin floats by an Army recruiting center in Times Square.
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United
The protesters stand together after arriving at Times Square.
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Speaking Out
A man addresses the crowd at Times Square next to a cutout figure of Trayvon Martin.
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Silence
After taking Times Square, the crowd sits down and observes a moment of silence for Trayvon Martin.
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‘Black Boys’ Lives Have Value Too’
Protesters hold up banners as police begin making their way into the crowd at Times Square.
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‘We Shall Overcome’
Protestors stand together for Trayvon Martin at Times Square.