School of Medicine holds peaceful protest in support of black lives

On Thursday, hundreds of Tulane School of Medicine and LSU School of Medicine faculty,  researchers and students, as well as essential personnel from nearby hospitals, united in a peaceful protest against police brutality and racism. Photos by Sally Asher and Paula Burch-Celentano.

School of Medicine peaceful protest
Faculty, researchers and students from Tulane and LSU schools of medicine gather for a peaceful protest on Tulane Avenue, in a show of support for black lives affected by racism.
School of Medicine peaceful protest
Tulane medical students hold up a sign they created for the event.
School of Medicine peaceful protest
Participants gather and kneel in a moment of reflection to protest police brutality.
School of Medicine peaceful protest
Russell J. Ledet, PhD, a third-year Tulane medical student, addresses the audience with powerful comments.
School of Medicine peaceful protest
Faculty, researchers and students from Tulane and LSU schools of medicine gather on Tulane Avenue, along with essential personnel from nearby hospitals
School of Medicine peaceful protest
Participants assemble on Tulane Avenue, some with signs showing their support.
School of Medicine peaceful protest
Chaplain Rev. William Terry, right, offers prayers for justice for those who suffer as a result of racism, as Tulane School of Medicine faculty members Kevin Krane, MD, and Elma LeDoux, MD, left and center, look on.
School of Medicine peaceful protest
Tulane resident Myrline Rose Belzince, MD, center, holds her sign during the peaceful protest.