11 compelling photos from the Trayvon Martin protests

After George Zimmerman's acquittal, thousands marched, chanted, and prayed on behalf of the deceased 17-year-old

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After George Zimmerman's not guilty verdict was read late Saturday night, thousands of people took to the streets — from Sanford, Fla., to Los Angeles, Calif. — to protest the acquittal of Trayvon Martin's killer. Here, are some of the most compelling photos from the ongoing events:

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Lauren Hansen
Lauren Hansen

Lauren Hansen produces The Week’s podcasts and videos and edits the photo blog, Captured. She also manages the production of the magazine's iPad app. A graduate of Kenyon College and Northwestern University, she previously worked at the BBC and Frontline. She knows a thing or two about pretty pictures and cute puppies, both of which she tweets about @mylaurenhansen.