The residents of Eugene begin to gather at the EMU Amphitheater before the Justice for Trayvon rally, march and candlelight vigil Thursday evening. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)

University of Oregon assistant vice president and dean of students Paul Shang looks over the gathering of Eugene residents and students before the rally. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)

University of Oregon students create posters at the EMU in support of Trayvon Martin. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)

Olivia Manwarren begins the march for the candlelight vigil by announcing the chants they will use during the march. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)

Students begin their march from the EMU to the Wayne Morse Free Speech Center in support for Trayvon Martin. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)

The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People’s banner lead the march for the Justice for Trayvon rally, march and candlelight vigil. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)

Supporters cross the street en route to the Wayne Morse Free Speech Center for a rally and candlelight vigil for Trayvon Martin. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)

The First Christian Church shows its support of Trayvon Martin by hanging up a banner on its front steps. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)

Eric Richardson, president of the Eugene NAACP, gives his speech about Trayvon Martin and the political issues that are present in the country. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)

Eugene residents stop and listen to speeches given by supporters of Trayvon Martin Thursday night at the candlelight vigil. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)

Charlie Richardson peeks over the NAACP banner during the Justice for Trayvon Martin Rally and Candlelight Vigil. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)

A candle burns in the night as a vigil for Trayvon Martin. Hundreds of candles burned Thursday night at the Wayne Morse Free Speech Center. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)

Eugene residents sing the Black National Anthem at the end of Justice for Trayvon Rally, March and Candle Light Vigil. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)