Be Your Own Dad (BYOD): Power In Action Peaceful Protest March in LA

Thursday, September 29, 2016

Power In Action Peaceful Protest March in LA

There is Power in Action

The constant murdering of black males in America by the hands of the police has been the topic of discussion in 2016. Many people choose to voice their opinion behind closed doors through social media and office conversations, but individuals like Cedric the Entertainer choose to take action. On September 28, 2016 supporters from everywhere gathered at the intersection of Wilton & Sunset Blvd. in Hollywood, CA joining in unity and taking a stand for the injustices in America.

The group of 100+ people marched down Sunset Blvd to the front of the CNN building chanting “THIS IS WHAT LOVE LOOKS LIKE” in response to the recent shooting and killing of Terrence Crutcher and Keith Lamont Scott.

Prior to beginning the positive protest Cedric the Entertainer shared “the Artistic Alliance for Justice is a group of motivated people that met about a month ago at my house trying to figure a way to lend their voices.” He continued to explain that the march is about the recent police killings, wanting to see reform in police work, and encouraging people to get registered and vote for this upcoming election.

Members of the protest held signs of “Unity” up and down the street while wearing shirts with the phrase “Power in Action” on the front of them. This protest is one yard gained on the field of social injustice with hopes of sparking other actions for change.

The protest was welcomed by Black Hollywood and known supporters such as model Eva Marcille, who used her own platform to spread awareness. Added celebrities who joined in the peaceful march were Claudia Jordan, Kym Whitley, and Gabrielle Dennis