Syracuse Common Councilor Helen Hudson speaks for mothers who lost children to gun violence during today’s Justice for Trayvon: 100 City Vigil, which was held downtown.
Maybe the most compelling speech today at the Syracuse Justice for Trayvon Vigil (in response to the acquittal of George Zimmerman) was Helen Hudson. She was able to effectively spin the Trayvon Martin shooting into a plea to reduce juvenile gun violence here in Syracuse.
Listen to a portion of her speech below.
Downtown Syracuse
The event was organized by the National Action Network, which pledged to hold vigils in 100 cities today.
The rally was held one week following the trial verdict in Sanford, FL and almost four months to the day after the 1,000,000 Hoodie march in Syracuse.
Walt Dixie, National Action Network Chapter President (Syracuse)
Yaschia Kinsey, activist
Timothy Jennings-Bey (aka Noble), activist
Helen Hudson, Syracuse Common Councilor
Julius Edwards, Director Dunbar Center
An Artist’s Response: A picture is worth 1000 words.
Brother B, street activist, at 601 Tully (The Treehouse)
Below listen to a clip from Brother B’s talk during an art show featuring Maars (at 601 Tully).
Here is a column by former Orangeman and author, poet, activist Etan Thomas about the Trayvon Martin case.
1,000,000 Hoodie March, Armory Square
More than 1000 people made a fashion statement for justice tonight as they walked through the streets of downtown Syracuse as part of the One Million Hoodies March. The event, which was inspired by the murder of 17-year old Trayvon Martin in Sanford, FL, was organized by Ciara Richardson, Ashley Miller and Yaschia Kinsey.
1,000,000 Hoodie March, Armory Square
1,000,000 Hoodie March, Armory Square
Pre March Rally
1,000,000 Hoodie March, Armory Square