Rev. Lennox Yearwood Jr, a minister, community activist, and President of the Hip Hop Caucus, speaks the the crowd that has gathered in support of the Sioux Tribes.

The crowd is rising their fists in the air in solidarity, pledging to support the Sioux Tribes, Standing Rock, and to continue the fight for the protection of the planet.

Activists with Standing Rock Sioux Tribe, Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe, Indigenous Environmental Network and Rising Hearts protest outside of the US District courthouse as both Tribes go to court for status hearing vs Army Corps Engineers.vs Army Corps Engineers.