Across Campus - A Photo Essay

About 300 people participated in a student-organized March for Justice on June 11 to protest the killing of George Floyd and other African Americans. Photos Chuck Thomas and David B. Hollingsworth

President John R. Broderick tells the crowd that it’s long past time for senseless killings of African Americans to end. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU

With raised hands, the Monarch community shows a shared commitment to racial solidarity. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU

Former ODU football player Mufu Taiwo, who organized the march, asks the crowd to raise its hands to show a shared commitment to racial solidarity. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU

Students hold signs as Assistant Vice President for Public Safety Rhonda Harris says: "This may be the social justice movement of our lifetimes." Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU

About 300 people participate in a student-organized March for Justice on June 11. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU

People shout, "Hands up, don't shoot," during the march. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU

A multiracial, multigenerational group of about 300 takes part in the March for Justice. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU

A diverse group of about 300 participates in the March for Justice, including Rhonda Harris, assistant vice president for Public Safety, and Johnny Young, associate vice president for Student Engagement and Enrollment Services. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU

"When I see you and millions of people across the globe rising to stop the poison of racism from spreading, I have hope, Monarchs," said Lesa Clark, the executive director of the Office of Intercultural Relations. "I have hope. You are the great generation." Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU

Pastor Josh Kelly of Wave Church gives the opening benediction. "God," he says, "I pray we would see people the way you see us, that we are all priceless." Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU

Students carry signs to bring awareness to racism. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU