capaldification:

Today at my high school, we staged a walk out during the time we would normally say the pledge of allegiance. People left their classes and gathered on the front lawn, chanting “hands up, don’t shoot” and “what do we want? Human rights. When do we want it? Now”. We marched through the school hallways and kids joined in and videotaped. It was powerful enough to move some to tears when we talked about what happened, and even our super-patriotic principal and the security guards clapped for us (over 100 students). I just want to say that I’m really proud of my school and all the other communities peacefully protesting what’s happening in Ferguson, because it’s so important to show solidarity and to refuse to go silently when an atrocity is committed. Protests and marches are more important than people think, so if you have an opportunity to participate in something that shows your feelings about this issue, please do. The way for change starts with indicting Darren Wilson, and that doesn’t happen unless the American people all show support for Ferguson.