January 21, 2019
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Renee Saucedo of Centro del Pueblo (left), Charmaine Lawson (center) and Jill Larrabee prepare for the start of the rally on the steps of the Humboldt County Courthouse.
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Charmaine Lawson hugs Karpani Burns shortly after she arrived at the courthouse.
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After organizers asked if there were any first people who would like to open the event, Jene L. McCovey, who said she was mostly Yurok, took the mic and addressed the crowd.
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Organizer Renee Saucedo of Centro del Pueblo spoke to the crowd before calling Charmaine Lawson to the microphone.
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Humboldt State University student Deema Hindawi spoke of the racism and discrimination she has experienced both in Humboldt County and the Bay Area.
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Karpani Burns takes a cellphone photo of Charmaine Lawson as she speaks to the crowd.
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Jason Robert holds a banner with photos celebrating the life of David "DJ" Josiah Lawson.
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Jill Larrabee hugs Charmaine Lawson following her speech in front of the courthouse.
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Charmaine Lawson hugs a supporter after speaking to the crowd.
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Charmaine Lawson wipes a tear from her eye while talking to the crowd about the life of her son.
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People of all ages gathered at the courthouse.
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Charmaine Lawson speaks to the crowd.
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Mario Kalson holds his daughter Noemi while they listen to Charmaine Lawson.
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Ramona Bell and her daughter Raquel clap during Charmaine Lawson's speech at the courthouse.
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Sadie Shelmire, 11, speaks of the racism she has experienced in Humboldt County.
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Renee Saucedo of Centro de Pueblo listens to a speaker.
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Charmaine Lawson applauds Shelmire's speech.
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Charmaine Lawson hugs Sadie Shelmire, 11, after Shelmire spoke of the racism she has experienced.
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Allen McCloskey takes the mic as he climbs the steps to speak to the crowd gathered at the courthouse.
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Allen McCloskey speaks to the crowd gathered at the courthouse.
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Charmaine Lawson holds her hand up as a passing motorist beeps in support.
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Alex Foster stands with Charmaine Lawson as she remembers her son and calls for justice.
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Charmaine Lawson holds Alex Foster as he addresses the crowd gathered outside the Adorni Center.
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Renee Saucedo of Centro del Pueblo holds the mic for Deb Woods of Ukelaliens and Steve Davis as the crowd starts the march toward the Adorni Center.
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The crowd leaves the courthouse and marches to the Adorni Center.
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Charmaine Lawson hugs a supporter after speaking to the crowd.
