Beyoncé And Jay Z Were At The Trayvon Martin Rally In New York City

They didn't speak, and Al Sharpton noted they weren't there for a photo op.

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Hunter Schwarz
by Hunter Schwarz

BuzzFeed Staff

Jay Z and Beyoncé attended the Trayvon Martin rally in New York City Saturday where Al Sharpton and Martin's mother, Sybrina Fulton spoke.

Reverend Al Sharpton @TheRevAl

Beyonce and Jay Z with Sybrina Fulton & me at the #100CityTrayvon vigil

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Reverend Al Sharpton

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Beyonce and Jay Z with Sybrina Fulton & me at the #100CityTrayvon vigil

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Sharpton said the couple wasn't there to speak or for a photo op, but to show their support.

Geraldo Rivera @GeraldoRivera

Beyonce and Jay Z here to show support

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Geraldo Rivera

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Beyonce and Jay Z here to show support

Here, Al Sharpton meets with them before he spoke.

And here they are bowing their heads during a prayer.

The New York City rally was one of 100 the National Action Network organized across the country.

Ryan Devereaux @rdevro

Jay Z and Beyonce just left, fans and demonstrators shouted their thanks. #TrayvonMartin

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Ryan Devereaux

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Jay Z and Beyonce just left, fans and demonstrators shouted their thanks. #TrayvonMartin

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