Where to Find "Justice for Trayvon" Vigils in Your Community
Rallies planned in 100 cities nationwide this weekend.
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A Day of Action for Trayvon - This Saturday, July 20, Rel. Al Sharpton's National Action Network has planned “Justice for Trayvon” National Day of Action Vigils, held at federal buildings around the country. The demonstrations will serve as a "call to action pushing for federal charges against George Zimmerman" and are slated to happen in 100 cities, according to an official press release. Keep reading for a look at the events already announced (all events begin at 12 noon, unless otherwise specified), and for more information about getting involved, call 877-626-4651. — Britt Middleton (Photo: Courtesy of Trayvon Martin Family)
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New York, New York - Sybrina Fulton and Jahvaris Fulton will join Rev. Al Sharpton at 1 Police Plaza in New York City. (Photo: WikiCommons)
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Miami, Florida - Tracy Martin, Trayvon's father, will attend this rally at the Wilkie D. Ferguson, Jr. United States Courthouse at 400 North Miami Avenue in Miami.(Photo: Courtesy United States District Court Southern District of Florida)
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Los Angeles, California - United States Courthouse 312 N. Spring Street Los Angeles, CA 90012 Time: 9:00 a.m. Contact information: (323) 546-8173 (Photo: RICH SCHMITT/AFP/Getty Images)
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Chicago, Illinois - Dirksen Federal Building 219 S. Dearborn, Chicago, IL Vigil time: 12 p.m. - 3 p.m. Contact information: Maureen Forte, National Action Network, Chicago Chapter President: (708) 653-6545; Pastor Ira J. Acree: (773) 378-3300; Rev. Dr. Marshall Elijah Hatch Sr.: (773) 909-5051 (Photo: Tim Boyle/Getty Images)
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Minneapolis, Minnesota - United States Federal Courthouse 300 South 4th Street Minneapolis, MN 55415 Vigil time: 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (Photo: Hannah Foslien /Getty Images)
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Nassau County, New York - Nassau County Criminal Court House 99 Main St. Hempstead, NY Contact information: Elder Annette Dennis at (516) 543-7812 or aedennis@nassaunan.org(Photo: Courtesy of nycourts.gov)
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Staten Island, New York - Borough Hall 10 Richmond Terrace (Opposite the Staten Island Ferry) Staten Island, NY 10301 Contact information: Cynthia Davis at (347) 938-1769(Photo: Michael Loccisano/Getty Images)
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Buffalo, New York - Downtown Niagara Square Buffalo, NY 14202 Vigil time: 6 p.m. Contact information: bflonan@gmail.com or call (716) 299-8299 (Photo: Education Images/UIG via Getty Images)
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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania - James A. Byrne U.S. Federal Court House 601 Market Street Philadelphia, PA 19106 Contact information: thepananoffice@yahoo.com or call (215) 765-6181 (Photo: Harry How/Getty Images)
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Syracuse, New York - James M. Hanley Federal Building 100 S. Clinton Street Syracuse, New York 13202 (Photo: The Post-Standard/Landov)
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St. Louis, Missouri - United States Attorneys Office 111 S. 10th St St. Louis, MO 63102 Contact information: Dr. James E. Coleman Jr. at (434)-426-2507 (Photo: UPI Photo/Bill Greenblatt /Landov)
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Winston-Salem, North Carolina - 1200 N. Trade Street Winston-Salem, NC Vigil time: 11:00 a.m. Contact information: Union Baptist Church at (336) 283-1709 at charry@eleganteventz.net (Photo: Courtesy of Winston-Salem North Carolina)
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Newark, New Jersey - Federal Building On the corner of Broad & Walnut St. Newark, New Jersey Contact information: Steffie Bartley (908) 296-6786 (Photo: Emile Wamsteker/Bloomberg via Getty Images)
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Pontiac, Michigan - 154 Wall Street Pontiac, MI 48342 Vigil time: 12 p.m.-2 p.m. Contact information: Melvin Grigsby, Meazy2010@gmail.com or (248) 648-5432 (Photo: The Washington Times /Landov)
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Davenport, Iowa - Federal Courthouse 131 E. 4th Street Davenport, IA 52801 Contact information: Michael Parker at (563) 940-0888 or successful340970@yahoo.com(Photo: Courtesy of The Library of Congress)
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Atlanta, Georgia - Richard B. Russell Federal Building 75 Spring St. SW Atlanta, GA 30303 (Photo: Prince Williams/Getty Images)