Leaders and activists , med students and congressional representatives react to Garner case . A spate of controversial police beating of unarmed black men served as protest catalyst . Garner 's chokehold ##s at hands of police sided with whites and nonwhites alike .
Athletes and celebrities , med students and congressional staffers react to Garner case . A spate of controversial police slayings of unarmed black men served as protest catalyst . Garner 's chokehold death at hands of police resonates with whites and nonwhites alike .