See photos from the July 12, 2016 Black Lives Matter Rally in Wichita.

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Traffic was backed up along 13th Street.

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The protesters were out in full force.

Signs were widely displayed.

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Police officers stood at the ramps of I-135.

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Many people came out in support of the protest.

Officers formed a line, blocking off the entry and exit ramps at I-135.

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The rally carried far down 13th Street.

Helicopters were a constant presence. 

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A painting of Malcolm X.

A lot of people were holding their right fist in the air, the widely recognized Black Power symbol. 

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Along with the helicopters, drones were also seen flying at a low altitude among the protesters.

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Since 1996, Bonita has served as as Editor-in-Chief of The Community Voice newspaper. As the owner, she has guided the Wichita-based publication’s growth in reach across the state of Kansas and into...