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I’m here at a Black Lives Matter March for Justice event at Holladay Park, across from Lloyd Center, and scheduled to march at Pioneer Square. About 50 here, people giving speeches. #koin6news
Community member taking to the mic to shine a light on the peaceful protesters.
A local rapper shares his piece that he wrote 18 years ago.
People holding signs and sharing testimonials.
Another community member shares his thoughts.
“Don’t feel scared” to get your camera out at protests, says this community member.
. @Sol_Luna_Xi shares a little bit about this event at Holladay Park he help put on.
. @Sol_Luna_Xi interview cont’d. He gives his point of view as a streamer who filmed the activities last night, Fri 7/17/2020, when federal police deployed tear gas at people near the Justoce Center.
Local rapper Ashanti Hall gives his point of view. He is also known as Blacktacular and is an organizer for Hip-Hop Stands Up. He did not put on the event here at Holladay Park but is an enthusiastic participant.
An announcement over speaker from a protester said the march will soon commence and it is slated to make a stop at Ted Wheeler’s house and then the Justice Center.
People congregating at the NW corner of the park for the march.
March soon set to begin, at NW corner of Holladay Park.
March is beginning now, heading west down NE Multnomah St.
Short announcements before the march.
Organizers marching now/sharing stories
Marching west down NE Multnomah St.
Protesters chanting the names of Black people killed by Portland police.
Passing NE Grand intersection now, approaching NE MLK Blvd.
Heading south on NE MLK Blvd. now.
Protesters holding signs.
Passing intersection at Holladay MAX stop.
Making our way to Burnside Bridge now.
Traffic gathering behind.
The far left hand lane still has thru traffic flowing.
Approaching NE Lloyd Blvd. now.
Approaching NE Davis St. intersection.
Protesters holding signs.
Protesters chanting as they approach Burnside Bridge.
At Burnside Bridge now.
Traffic gathering behind.
Approaching west side now.
Gil Scott-Heron from the speakers.
Chanting is continuing now. Cars are occasionally passing in the opposing lane.
Passing NW 4th Ave. now.
Heading north on NW 6th Ave. now.
Approaching NW Glisan St. now.
Heading west on NW Glisan St. now.
We’re stopped at North Park Blocks and people are giving speeches.
A little confusion about the destination but someone from their balcony shouted that Ted Wheeler’s house is at NW Glisan and 10th.
Heading west again on NW Glisan now.
Protesters here at a residential complex at NW Glisan and 10th.
I’m leaving the area now to check out North Precinct where I am told there are hundreds gathered there now.
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