Sister Friday is taking place from noon to 8 pm in Jefferson Square - on what would have been Breonna Taylor’s 27th birthday.
Rameka Jackson, 32, says Sister Friday is to show that women support the movement against police brutality.
“We want to show ... that we are Breanna, we are her. It could have been me, it could have been any of those women over there so that's the purpose of us coming out today”
Jackson said women have been responsible for setting up donation tents, first aid stations and EMT stations through 9 days of #LouisvilleProtests.
But their work hasn’t been shown through the media.
Plenty of supplies have been donated, and more are expected as the crowd grows.
A volunteer says donations can be dropped off at the Carl Braden Memorial Center, 3208 W Broadway. They’re being collected there by the Kentucky Alliance Against Racist and Political Oppression.
Layla and Ella, both 4, hold hands after making birthday cards for Breonna Taylor.
The card on top is Ella’s.
Sounds like a few groups will converge here later, with different matches starting between 2 and 5.
We’ve got music here now.
Listening to “Young, Gifted and Black,” a song chosen by Breonna Taylor’s family.
Sorry for the pause - had to do a Facebook live. Go to the @courierjournal page if you’d like to watch!
A large group of health professionals arrived in support of Breonna Taylor and people speaking out against police brutality.
People are also signing a big happy birthday Breonna sign.
There will be a balloon release for Breonna Taylor at 6 pm Saturday in Jefferson Square.
Singing happy birthday for Breonna Taylor. She would have been 27 today.
I've headed home to write, but @AlfredFMiller, @oliviakrauth and @mandy_mclaren will all be with groups that are expected to meet up at 6th and Jefferson. Follow them for updates.
Share this Scrolly Tale with your friends.
A Scrolly Tale is a new way to read Twitter threads with a more visually immersive experience.
Discover more beautiful Scrolly Tales like this.