Marchers took to the streets to spread the message of love and hope Credit: (Chris Juhn/MSR News)

The Love, Hope, Rise Coalition, consisting of over thirty Minnesota organizations, came together to organize a family-friendly march on Saturday, January 14.

Danny Givens, Jr. of Above Every Name ministries speaking to attendees Credit: (Chris Juhn/MSR News)

Community members met at the Unity Church-Unitarian in St. Paul where they had speakers and a mini-social justice fair, which included art and sign making.

A young sign-maker Credit: (Chris Juhn/MSR News)

Organizers from groups including East Side Freedom Library, Family Equality Council, ISAIAH, and Million Artist Movement had everyone participate in a short march from the church to the governorโ€™s mansion.

Credit: (Chris Juhn/MSR News)

The purpose of the march was to take a stand for justice, dignity, freedom, stewardship, peace, and treating others the way you want to be treated. Participants included children, adults, families and activists.

Photos and caption by Chris Juhn

Chris Juhn is a contributing photographer at the Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder.