Boston Scenes 01-19-2017

The conclusion of the annual Martin Luther King Jr. Breakfast singing of “We Shall Overcome,” the civil rights anthem, was sung with particular purpose in this time of political uncertainty by keynote speaker Callie Crossley (second from left), co-chair Rev. Jay Williams, master of ceremonies Jose Masso and co-chair Rev. Dr. Monrelle Williams. Speeches were given by Rep. Ed Markey, Attorney General Maura Healey, Sen. Elizabeth Warren and state Sen. Chang-Diaz, among others.

Demonstrators gathered at the Second Church of Dorchester in Codman Square to rally against police brutality before taking to the streets.

Demonstrators gathered at the Second Church of Dorchester in Codman Square to rally against police brutality before taking to the streets.