Jim Brown, Julius Edwards, Spike Lee, Rufus Morris, General Davis at the School of the heARTS (inside what is now the Merchant’s Commons Building). Brown and Lee came to Syracuse a decade ago to premiere the 40 Acres & A Mule documentary Jim Brown: All-American.
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.