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Protestors march down a street in Carbondale, Ill. chanting “Black Lives Matter” in a counter-protest to the passing Trump supporters Saturday, Oct. 17, 2020, in Carbondale, Ill.

Gallery: Trump train faces counter-protest in Carbondale

October 18, 2020

Kara Rexx, a volunteer medic, checks the finger of protester at Jefferson Square Park in Louisville, Ky. on Sept. 25.

Behind the scenes on the frontline: Support team keeps protesters in the streets

October 1, 2020

Rev. Stachelle Bussey prays with members of Breonna Taylor’s family before the march begins Friday, September 25, 2020 in Louisville Kentucky.

Community takes religion to the streets

September 30, 2020

Protesters of the grand jury's decision in the death of Breonna Taylor carry a sign in her memory during a march through Louisville, Ky. on Sept. 25.

‘She looks just like me:’ Black women are at the forefront of protest efforts, activism in Louisville

September 28, 2020

Jeff Messemore an anti-protester speaks to Ayo Oyetunji, a Black Lives Matter protestor about his reasons for not supporting the BLM movement during the Vienna Rally for Racial Justice on Sunday, Sept. 2020.

‘All lives can’t matter until Black lives do:’ Racist incident at Vienna high school leads to protest

September 27, 2020

Protesters of the grand jury's decision in the death of Breonna Taylor carry a sign in her memory during a march through Louisville, Ky. on Sept. 25.

Breonna Taylor’s family slams AG Cameron, demands he release grand jury transcript

September 26, 2020

The March on Washington event was organizes by So. ILL. Unity Coalition and three other local organizations. Protesters, lead by Nancy Maxwell, made their way through downtown Carbondale, IL. The March on Washington was a nationwide event to commemorate the 57th anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr.'s March on Washington where he delivered his famous

Rally in Vienna: Protesters plan to march in support of BLM after a racist social media incident

September 26, 2020

Chastity Mays, Nancy Maxwell, Emerald Avril and Elise Grabowska lead the march during a protest against the grand jury decision for the Breonna Taylor case on September 25, 2020, in Carbondale, ILL.

A ‘fight for freedom:’ Carbondale community marches in honor of Breonna Taylor

September 26, 2020

Protests erupt after grand jury does not charge Louisville officers in killing of Breonna Taylor

Protests erupt after grand jury does not charge Louisville officers in killing of Breonna Taylor

September 24, 2020

A police car follows the Breonna Taylor march down W. Main St. in Carbondale ILL.

Photo of the day: SIU students protest grand jury’s decision in Breonna Taylor case

September 24, 2020

SIU volleyball player Savannah Sheridan (left) and Dan Muller (right) hold hands while walking during the Saluki Unity's Run/Walk event.

Gallery: Saluki Unity sponsors a run/walk event for social injustices

September 19, 2020

Meet Ray Lenzi: Q&A with Illinois 12th District candidate

Meet Ray Lenzi: Q&A with Illinois 12th District candidate

September 18, 2020

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