50,000 People March Against Police Violence to the US Capitol in Washington DC

News One's video from the National March Against Police Violence from Freedom Plaza down historic Pennsylvania Avenue to the US Capitol this past Saturday 12/13/14.


Hands Up! Attendees and I side-stage at the United States Capitol in Washington DC.


50,000 Marching from Freedom Plaza to the US Capitol on historic Pennsylvania Avenue


Rev Al Sharpton speaks at Freedom Plaza with the Ferguson Youth, whom have been marching in Ferguson daily for over 100 days

The March was more about giving respect to the Parents and Family members of those killed by Police. The closing speakers at the US Capitol and Freedom Plaza Rallies were from the Families of Michael Brown Jr, Eric Garner, Tamir Rice, John Crawford III, Trayvon Martin etc... Signs, like this one of Clinton Allen, were carried to remind us that something must be done about Police Brutality.


Executive Director of the National Action Network Janaye Ingram is interviewed by Al Sharpton's News Anchor/Reporter Ebony McMorris from his radio show "Keeping it Real" with Al Sharpton on the Reach Media News-Talk Network, backstage at the US Capitol Rally.



Membership Director of the National Action Network Dominique Sharpton, Chairwoman of the Non-Violent March/Rally against Police Violence to the United States Capitol, delegating authority to one of the many loyal volunteers. The March and Rally was covered "Live" by MSNBC, CNN, CCTV (China Television), and several other media outlets.

Esaw Garner, the widow of Eric Garner taking a moment with her family at Freedom Plaza following the rally. Esaw Garner did not March to the US Capitol, but was provided transportation in time to make a passionate speech and was appreciative. Garner granted us an interview and stated that the large turnout of people in DC and across the country - in support of her late Husband Eric Garner - is "Awesome"!!


Esaw Garner, the widow of Eric Garner, and I - Kirk Tanter - in VIP section of Freedom Plaza. Link: http://www.cctv-america.com/2014/12/13/rally-in-dc-to-protest-against-police-killings


Radio One's News Director Ebony McMorris (center) with March Attendees "Hands up, Don't Shoot"!

National Urban League President and former Mayor of New Orleans, Louisiana Attorney Marc Morial speaks to the March Against Police Violence crowd at the US Capitol. Marc let them know exactly what was being proposed to Congress.


NUL President Marc Morial and I at Freedom Plaza in Washington DC before marching to the US Capitol. I reminded Morial that he still owes me a Gumbo meal when I get back to New Orleans. Why? At the Democratic National Convention 2012 in Charlotte, NC, his NUL people did not provide Marc with a pass in time to get into the Arena for our interview with him. So I had to slip Morial and his colleague two passes get them in. Morial and his colleague promised me a Gumbo dinner for my kind gesture.


Congressman Al Green from Houston, Texas, interviewed by CCTV (China International TV), which airs all over China and many Satellite and Cable TV outlets in the US and abroad. Rep Green introduced Bill 5407 to Congress to have Police Officers to wear body cameras. Link: https://www.congress.gov/bill/113th-congress/house-bill/5407/text


Mask Men protests at the US Capitol Rally


Michael Brown Sr., father of the late Michael Brown Jr, (center), Brown Sr's friend, and I - Kirk Tanter - backstage area at the US Capitol Rally

Spike Lee with US Flag at the Freedom Plaza ready to March last Saturday Against Police Violence in Washington DC. Spike is documenting the protests.


The Freedom Fighters is a painting illustrated along the March route. Can you name the Freedom Fighters in the painting? Notice the first ladies on the same horse with Dr. King, President Obama, and Minister Malcolm X.

Pastor & Major Gospel Artist Donnie McClurklin brings calm to the crowd at the Freedom Plaza with an inspiring speech.


Ebony McMorris interviewing Comedian/Activist and former 1968 Presidential Candidate Dick Gregory

Attorney for Michael Brown Jr.'s Parents and Trayvon Martin's Parents Attorney Benjamin Crump and me, Kirk Tanter, backstage in tent at the US Capitol.


Freedom Plaza in Washington DC


50,000 people of all races marching to the US Capitol in Washington DC against Police Violence this past Saturday


Dr. Michael Eric Dyson, his wife Dr. Marcia Dyson, and I, Kirk Tanter, in the frigid weather at Freedom Plaza. Michael Eric Dyson's speech at the Freedom Plaza Rally was WELL RECEIVED.



Crowd at the Freedom Plaza Rally in DC

Land of the Free, Home of the Brave

Link to CCTV March coverage: http://www.cctv-america.com/2014/12/13/rally-in-dc-to-protest-against-police-killings