Photos from today's anti violence and economic Justice Chicago Protest

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Thousands of protestors marched on Chicago's Dan Ryan Expressway Saturday afternoon, shutting down a portion of the highway. The marchers want elected officials to take action to stop high rates of gun violence in some of Chicago's neighborhoods, according to the Associated Press. These photos of the Chicago protests against gun violence show that community members are tired of waiting for change.

Police said that they had agreed to allow protestors on a portion of the highway, but march leader Rev. Michael Pfleger later said protestors wanted to shut down the entire highway, according to The Hill. The reverend argued that the city closes roads for parades and special occasions, CBS News reported.

After about an hour standstill with police officers, protestors succeeded, at least for part of the march, with police officers closing all northbound lanes. Rev. Jesse Jackson, who also joined the protest, reportedly told demonstrators via a megaphone, "We will not march on the side of the highway. We're marching on the highway," according to The Hill.

The protestors advocated for "national common sense gun laws," and for their communities, more resources, jobs, better schools, and economic development, according to CNN.

https://www.bustle.com/p/photos-of-chicagos-gun-violence-protest-that-shut-down-the-dan-ryan-show-thousands-came-out-9690633

More photos in the link

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1. K&R for people power.

In before "what about poor people trying to get to work."