Thousands Of Students Across U.S. Stage Mass Walk Out For Ferguson
Schools and work places across the country took part in the massive #HandsUpWalkout movement today.
Thousands of students from schools across the U.S. staged a massive walkout Monday in solidarity with Ferguson and other communities affected by police violence.
Yale students in 4.5 minutes of silence for the 4.5 hours Michael Browns body was left in the street. #handsupwalkout
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Yale students in 4.5 minutes of silence for the 4.5 hours Michael Browns body was left in the street. #handsupwalkout
12:12 PM - 01 Dec 14ReplyRetweetFavorite
The #HandsUpWalkout movement, organized by the Ferguson Action group, called on people to mobilize in the wake of a grand jury's decision not to indict officer Darren Wilson for the fatal shooting of unarmed black teen, Michael Brown.
In a statement, Ferguson Action said:
In the wake of events in the last weeks, including the non-indictment in the killing of Mike Brown and the senseless killings of Akai Gurley in New York and 12-year-old Tamir Rice in Cleveland, our communities are hurting and justifiably angered. What gives us hope in this moment of pain and anguish is the thousands of people who have poured into the streets of America to demand change.
From the #ShutItDown actions that have blocked major highways and intersections to the #BlackoutBlackFriday protests,the message is clear: No more business as usual. We can no longer do what we have always done and cooperate with a system that does not respect Black Lives. We will only get the change we want if we disrupt the daily order and insists that Black Lives Matter. If that means shutting down the entire country, that's what we'll do.
Here are some of the schools and cities that staged the walkout for Ferguson.
Harvard Law School, MA.
Harvard protestors crowd at the Law School to rally against the #Ferguson decision, yelling "no justice, no peace."
Meg Bernhard@meg_bernhardFollow
Harvard protestors crowd at the Law School to rally against the #Ferguson decision, yelling "no justice, no peace."
12:29 PM - 01 Dec 14ReplyRetweetFavorite
4.5 min "die-in" begins, representing the 4.5 hrs Michael Brown's body lay in the street before it was take #Ferguson
4.5 min "die-in" begins, representing the 4.5 hrs Michael Brown's body lay in the street before it was take #Ferguson
1:04 PM - 01 Dec 14ReplyRetweetFavorite
Cambridge Rindge and Latin School, MA.
So inspired by these HS-ers #CambridgeRingeLatin and Harvard students. Shut it down!! #HandsUpWalkout #HLS #hgse
Ola Abiose@oabioseFollow
So inspired by these HS-ers #CambridgeRingeLatin and Harvard students. Shut it down!! #HandsUpWalkout #HLS #hgse
1:55 PM - 01 Dec 14ReplyRetweetFavorite
Harvard Graduate School of Education, MA.
Protestors at the graduate school of education begin their walk to protest #Ferguson, yelling "hands up don't shoot."
Protestors at the graduate school of education begin their walk to protest #Ferguson, yelling "hands up don't shoot."
12:18 PM - 01 Dec 14ReplyRetweetFavorite
#HandsUpWalkout at the education school @hgse @OBS_StL
#HandsUpWalkout at the education school @hgse @OBS_StL
1:13 PM - 01 Dec 14ReplyRetweetFavorite
Protestors blockade Mass Ave in response to #Ferguson decision
Protestors blockade Mass Ave in response to #Ferguson decision
1:24 PM - 01 Dec 14ReplyRetweetFavorite
#HandsUpWalkout #shutdownmassave #shutdownharvard #CambridgeRingeLatin #hgse #hls
#HandsUpWalkout #shutdownmassave #shutdownharvard #CambridgeRingeLatin #hgse #hls
1:57 PM - 01 Dec 14ReplyRetweetFavorite
University of Rochester, NY.
University of Rochester walkout #HandsUpWalkout @BLACKlife585 @DinasTestimony
Imani Anansa @afro_rriquenaFollow
University of Rochester walkout #HandsUpWalkout @BLACKlife585 @DinasTestimony
2:09 PM - 01 Dec 14ReplyRetweetFavorite
Bard High School, NY.
The kids are alright. A big group of students from Bard HS just showed up for #HandsUpWalkout in Union Square.
Ted Alexandro@tedalexandroFollow
The kids are alright. A big group of students from Bard HS just showed up for #HandsUpWalkout in Union Square.
1:22 PM - 01 Dec 14ReplyRetweetFavorite
New York City, New York
The crowd gathering for #HandsUpWalkout #PoliceBrutality at UnionSquare, N.Side; #NYC v. @StopMotionsolo @70torinoman
Michael J. Buell@buell003Follow
The crowd gathering for #HandsUpWalkout #PoliceBrutality at UnionSquare, N.Side; #NYC v. @StopMotionsolo @70torinoman
1:00 PM - 01 Dec 14ReplyRetweetFavorite
Right now at the #HandsUpWalkout rally in Union Square. #Ferguson
Right now at the #HandsUpWalkout rally in Union Square. #Ferguson
1:07 PM - 01 Dec 14ReplyRetweetFavorite
Right now, in front of the DOJ building, leading a chant in a sacred space created by crowd. #handsupwalkout
Conetta@BmoreConettaFollow
Right now, in front of the DOJ building, leading a chant in a sacred space created by crowd. #handsupwalkout
1:16 PM - 01 Dec 14ReplyRetweetFavorite
Union Sq. #HandsUpWalkout Right Now. #Ferguson #TamirRice
Donna Auston@TinyMuslimahFollow
Union Sq. #HandsUpWalkout Right Now. #Ferguson #TamirRice
1:01 PM - 01 Dec 14ReplyRetweetFavorite
Indeed. #HandsUpWalkOut
Jennifer A@mrsmichaelbluthFollow
Indeed. #HandsUpWalkOut
12:59 PM - 01 Dec 14ReplyRetweetFavorite
Some of the Raging Grannies lead the #HandsUpWalkout march from Union Square, #NY http://t.co/tolXRgaSc1
StopMotionsolo@StopMotionsoloFollow
Some of the Raging Grannies lead the #HandsUpWalkout march from Union Square, #NY http://t.co/tolXRgaSc1
1:15 PM - 01 Dec 14ReplyRetweetFavorite
Yale University, CT.
#HandsUpWalkOut protest on Yale campus
Wes Duplantier@breaking203Follow
#HandsUpWalkOut protest on Yale campus
12:08 PM - 01 Dec 14ReplyRetweetFavorite
it is our duty to fight for our freedom.
it is our duty to fight for our freedom.
12:23 PM - 01 Dec 14ReplyRetweetFavorite
Georgia State University, GA.
#HandsUpWalkout #ShutItDownATL Now in the GSU courtyard.
Occupy Atlanta@OWSAtlantaFollow
#HandsUpWalkout #ShutItDownATL Now in the GSU courtyard.
1:09 PM - 01 Dec 14ReplyRetweetFavorite
Wake Forest University, NC.
#HandsUpWalkout at Wake Forest University #wfu
The AJC Center@AJCCenterFollow
#HandsUpWalkout at Wake Forest University #wfu
1:15 PM - 01 Dec 14ReplyRetweetFavorite
Students, faculty & staff participate in 4.5 minutes of silence; body outlines drawn in chalk #HandsUpWalkout #wfu
Students, faculty & staff participate in 4.5 minutes of silence; body outlines drawn in chalk #HandsUpWalkout #wfu
1:14 PM - 01 Dec 14ReplyRetweetFavorite
Texas A&M University, TX.
Beginning a March across campus #handsupwalkout #Aggies Texas A&M
Bearded Elvis@OldCaesarColeFollow
Beginning a March across campus #handsupwalkout #Aggies Texas A&M
1:10 PM - 01 Dec 14ReplyRetweetFavorite
#handsupwalkout #HandsUpDontShoot #Aggies Texas A&M
#handsupwalkout #HandsUpDontShoot
#Aggies Texas A&M
1:13 PM - 01 Dec 14ReplyRetweetFavorite
Hyde Park Cluster of Theological Schools, IL.
Hyde Park theology students marching through Hyde Park. #HandsUpWalkOut #Ferguson
kathychaney@kathychaneyFollow
Hyde Park theology students marching through Hyde Park. #HandsUpWalkOut #Ferguson
1:10 PM - 01 Dec 14ReplyRetweetFavorite
Now on HP Blvd walking toward POTUS home. #HandsUpWalkOut #Ferguson Lutheran School of Theology.
Now on HP Blvd walking toward POTUS home. #HandsUpWalkOut #Ferguson Lutheran School of Theology.
1:16 PM - 01 Dec 14ReplyRetweetFavorite
Washington University, MO.
#HandsUpWalkOut at Washington University in St. Louis right now
Pablo M. Zavala@PabloMZavalaFollow
#HandsUpWalkOut at Washington University in St. Louis right now
1:06 PM - 01 Dec 14ReplyRetweetFavorite
#WUSTL #HandsUpWalkOut marching out of Holme's Lounge. God yall are beautiful.
Jack. Attack.@jaykayGFollow
#WUSTL #HandsUpWalkOut marching out of Holme's Lounge. God yall are beautiful.
1:44 PM - 01 Dec 14ReplyRetweetFavorite
Louisiana State University, LA.
A baby and his mother participate in the die-in @lsureveille
Quint Forgey@QuintForgeyFollow
A baby and his mother participate in the die-in @lsureveille
1:09 PM - 01 Dec 14ReplyRetweetFavorite
Wheaton College, IL.
Incredible display of solidarity here at @WheatonCollege. We come together b/c #BlackLivesMatter. #HandsUpWalkout
Justin Massey@JustinSMasseyFollow
Incredible display of solidarity here at @WheatonCollege. We come together b/c #BlackLivesMatter. #HandsUpWalkout
11:33 AM - 01 Dec 14ReplyRetweetFavorite
Witnessing students lay on the floor of @WheatonCollege for 4.5 minutes for #MikeBrown. #HandsUpWalkout #Ferguson
Witnessing students lay on the floor of @WheatonCollege for 4.5 minutes for #MikeBrown. #HandsUpWalkout #Ferguson
12:27 PM - 01 Dec 14ReplyRetweetFavorite
University of Massachusetts Amherst, MA.
4.5 minute moment of silence in memory of #MichaelBrown @UMassAmherst #HandsUpWalkout
Jason Kotoch@jasonkotochFollow
4.5 minute moment of silence in memory of #MichaelBrown @UMassAmherst #HandsUpWalkout
1:14 PM - 01 Dec 14ReplyRetweetFavorite
Jackson State University, MS.
Hundreds of students at JSU join nationwide Ferguson protest. #HandsUpWalkout
Terrance Friday@TerranceFridayFollow
Hundreds of students at JSU join nationwide Ferguson protest. #HandsUpWalkout
1:18 PM - 01 Dec 14ReplyRetweetFavorite
#HandsUpWalkOut JSU students walkout in support of Michael Brown.
Jackson State U.@JacksonStateUFollow
#HandsUpWalkOut JSU students walkout in support of Michael Brown.
1:13 PM - 01 Dec 14ReplyRetweetFavorite
Brandeis University, MA.
.@BrandeisU students stand up against police brutality and laws that legitimize violence & inequality #HandsUpWalkout
Leah Susman@sus4presidentFollow
.@BrandeisU students stand up against police brutality and laws that legitimize violence & inequality #HandsUpWalkout
1:03 PM - 01 Dec 14ReplyRetweetFavorite
Boston University, MA.
Scene from die in at BU for #HandsUpWalkout @BLM_Boston
Emily Hopkins@genderpizzaFollow
Scene from die in at BU for #HandsUpWalkout @BLM_Boston
1:13 PM - 01 Dec 14ReplyRetweetFavorite
BU and students from surrounding schools taking Commonwealth Ave. to march for Mike Brown #HandsUpWalkout
Mina Corpuz @mlcorpuzFollow
BU and students from surrounding schools taking Commonwealth Ave. to march for Mike Brown #HandsUpWalkout
1:44 PM - 01 Dec 14ReplyRetweetFavorite
Johnson Senior High School, MN.
Organizers of student walkout at Johnson HS say police violence is a nationwide problem. #handsupwalkout
Angela Davis@AngelaDavisWCCOFollow
Organizers of student walkout at Johnson HS say police violence is a nationwide problem. #handsupwalkout
1:37 PM - 01 Dec 14ReplyRetweetFavorite
Brookline High School, MA.
Minutes of silence at Brookline High #HandsUpWalkOut
Aarón Martel@aaronmartelFollow
Minutes of silence at Brookline High #HandsUpWalkOut
1:07 PM - 01 Dec 14ReplyRetweetFavorite
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