Roving Camera 01/22/15

This is my very first protest. There needs to be some action taken. I’m out here to show my support. — Sharif Sharif, Paralegal, Chelsea

I think demonstrations are a way of building solidarity. The people who come together for demonstrations can strategize together. — Nancy Murray, Retired, Cambridge

I think they’re effective. Protests dramatize social movements. They put pressure on policy makers. — Phillipe Copeland, Professor, Roslindale

They’re a piece, but they’re an important piece of social change. They makes it harder to continue business as usual. — Peter Lin-Marcus, Community Activist, Chinatown

They’re certainly raising consciousness, and hopefully opening hearts. Hopefully they’re making people care about the issues. — Betty Case, Social Worker, Beacon Hill

I think they keep the public visibility on the issue. They offer an easy entry point for people who aren’t involved to get involved. — Chris Williams, Lawyer, Roxbury