“All power to the people!”
Tonight’s commitment March is starting at the MLK Jr. statue in #NorthLasVegas.
The group here is standing in solidarity with the #MarchonWashington. @8NewsNow #8NN
Tonight’s commitment March is starting at the MLK Jr. statue in #NorthLasVegas.
The group here is standing in solidarity with the #MarchonWashington. @8NewsNow #8NN
Those gathering tonight have signs, shirts and chants ready.
They say their goal is to spread the message of social justice here locally, as others do the same on a national scale. @8NewsNow #8NN
They say their goal is to spread the message of social justice here locally, as others do the same on a national scale. @8NewsNow #8NN
Tonight’s event officially kicks off with a portion of the Black National Anthem. The group then followed this with a prayer.
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“What did I do wrong? I’m Black in America.”
Impassioned speeches continue at this peaceful demonstration. @8NewsNow #8NN
Impassioned speeches continue at this peaceful demonstration. @8NewsNow #8NN
“We’ve got to fight back you guys.”
The gathering remains peaceful with occassional chants and singing between speeches. @8NewsNow #8NN
The gathering remains peaceful with occassional chants and singing between speeches. @8NewsNow #8NN
The group has now started to march down Carey, near MLK, chanting “No justice, no peace.”
*Video taken from passenger seat*
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*Video taken from passenger seat*
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The marching and chanting continues south down MLK. @LVMPD cruisers are following along to make sure demonstrators stay on the sidewalk. @8NewsNow #8NN
Things got heated between demonstrators & officers before the group goes back to the MLK statue. @8NewsNow #8NN
The demonstration appears to be winding down, back where the event originally started. @8NewsNow #8NN
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