These Photos Capture the Huge Burst of Activism Today on MLK Day
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Today is Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. This year's holiday has been a rallying point for activists demanding reforms of the criminal justice system in the wake of the high-profile police shootings of unnarmed black men. Here are some of the striking images that we have seen.
In Oakland, CA, protestors pledged to #WakeUpTheMayor, referencing new mayor Libby Schaff, who was recently sworn in.
In Seattle, WA:
In Kalamazoo, MI:
Reclaim MLK in Cleveland, OH:
In Philadelphia, PA:
In Los Angeles, CA:
In Denver, CO:
In St. Louis, MO:
In Atlanta, GA:
In Chicago, IL:
In Kentucky:
In Washington, DC:
We've also seen a few Black Brunch moments. Black Brunches are sort of like a flash mob protest that happens inside a well-to-do restaurant known for serving brunch. Protestors show up here in an effort to educate the diners about the issues facing the black community.