I am flying there this afternoon and will be live-streaming all day tomorrow, but I want to use this thread to introduce the various groups.
About six weeks ago, they protested in Louisville, demanding Breonna Taylor's killers be arrested.
They were heavily armed, but violence was limited to one accidental discharge.
They told the crowd they are the "new Black Panthers."
wave3.com/2020/09/03/ahe…
Two weeks ago, I interviewed and followed the "United Pharaoh's Guard" / "Louijihadeen" militia, which views itself as protection for protesters from police.
The newly rebranded "National Patriotic Defense Team" spent their Saturday two weeks ago standing by in a parking lot in case they needed to "back up law enforcement" in any confrontation with protesters.
I later realized he meant the "United Pharaoh's Guard" / "Louijihadeen."
This thread details their activity the last time NFAC came to town, although police kept them thoroughly seperated.
Their group is gathering later in the afternoon for a #NoDerby146 rally.
The "United Pharaoh's Guard" / "Louijihadeen" stood guard but didn't interfere.
If it turns chaotic, I suspect many journalists and others will be scrambling to understand what happened. I hope this will provide some clarity.
#Louisville