In Louisville, livestreams of protests have captured pivotal moments and transported the city's demonstrations anywhere someone has a phone.
Their purpose is to present an unedited narrative. It's also to keep an eye on police.
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There are at least a dozen consistent livestreamers in Louisville, including 8 who've joined together as the #502livestreamers.
Here are 4 of them:
The other 4 #502livestreamers:
Through the protests, the livestreamers have become targets for hate speech and bigotry. Several have armed themselves in response to death threats.
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But they've persisted and plan to continue livestreaming even after the nightly marches end - taking viewers to Metro Council meetings and interviews with community leaders.
Here's how to follow them: courier-journal.com/story/news/loc…
I should have added earlier that this story couldn't have been told without photos and video from @ALTONPHOTO and @MClevenger_CJ. They produce truly magical work.
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