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Demonstrators March in Solidarity with 'Jena 6'

A girl listens to Rev. Al Sharpton speak before a civil rights march in Jena, La. on Thursday.
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A girl listens to Rev. Al Sharpton speak before a civil rights march in Jena, La. on Thursday.

Thousands of people marched though the streets of Jena, La. on Thursday in support of six black teens arrested for allegedly attacking a white classmate. Blogger Shawn Williams explains how African-American bloggers have helped drive the public outcry.

Guest:

Sean Williams, publisher of the Dallas South Blog

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