Dozens line streets, march in ‘Black Lives Matter’ protest

Dozens in Southern Colorado joined in solidarity today with millions across the country, fighting what they see as injustice and inequality.

The police killings of Michael Brown in Ferguson, Missouri, and Eric Garner in New York sparked loud outcries.

Colorado Springs homeowner Lisa Villanueva stood and raised her voice for her kids.

“I have three black and Puerto Rican sons and I want them to have equality,” Villanueva said. “I want them to have equality, I want them to have justice and I don’t want them to be afraid to walk the streets because of their color.”

While the legal system says there was no wrong doing, millions are still fueled with anger that two grand juries did not indict white police officers for the killings of two unarmed black men.

“I’m not here to say police are bad,” protester Suzanne Laffely said. “I’m here to say there’s a problem in our country for some members of our community. I don’t want to fight, I don’t want this to be a fight.”

The message and the march transcended race.

“This is not a matter just for black people,” Villanueva said. “This is for all people and that could be your child, that could be your child, that could be your husband.”

The protest started along Tejon Street and continued until marchers reached the steps of city hall, picking up dozens of voices along the way.