March with Ferguson: Swatties go to Philly

Editor’s note: This article was initially published in The Daily Gazette, Swarthmore’s online, daily newspaper founded in Fall 1996. As of Fall 2018, the DG has merged with The Phoenix. See the about page to read more about the DG.

Before Thanksgiving, Swarthmore students travelled to Philadelphia to march in honor of Michael Brown.

Here are some photos.

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