More than 150 people gathered at City Hall Wednesday for a candlelight vigil organized by Plainfield YOU (Youth Organization for Unity).
The vigil was meant to "commemorate the lives of unarmed youth killed without justice," the group said in a press release.
The diverse crowd assembled on short notice, as the vigil was only announced hours before it took place.
Mayor Sharon Robinson-Briggs was among the speakers.
Attendees were invited to sign a petition to the Department of Justice to seek a civil rights case against George Zimmerman.
Councilman Adrian Mapp encouraged all present to vote and take an active part in the community.
Plainfield YOU is "a citywide movement to provide a foundation for youth for strengthening thier pride and respect in e community, by fostering an outlet for youth to express themselves, to feel heard, respected and understood by each other and members of the community."
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