Nearly 100 people of all ages, primarily residents of Ingersoll Houses, gathered at the peace bridge, within the Ingersoll grounds to reflect and share thoughts about community and Trayvon Martin. The candlelight vigil was organized by the Ingersoll Residents Association along with University Settlement and a local kids advocacy non-profit called Kids in the Crossfire.

Ingersoll Residents Association President, Dominique Bryant, who was the primary organizer of the vigil, shared about the evening: “I tried my best not to cry, not tears of sorrow but tears of joy as the Raymond V. Ingersoll Community stood together tonight in honor of Trayvon Martin and also in honor of pulling together for a better today and tomorrow.”

Speakers at the vigil included, Ms. Bryant, Laurie Cumbo, Jelani Mashariki, Renee Collymore, Samantha Johnson of University Settlement/Ingersoll Community Center, Deacon Flowers from the Church of the Open Door, a representative from Councilmember Tish James’ office and local residents, including, C-Allah Coombs.