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Sep 26, 2020 19 tweets 8 min read Read on X
At Sixth and Jefferson. Police announce that the owner of a Kia SUV needs to move their car. #Louisville
“Apply pressure, pressure applied,” protesters chant before a march begins.
“Whose streets? Our streets.”
This is a huge march. #Louisville
“Say her name, Breonna Taylor”
Protesters are now walking in half of the street. Earlier, LMPD said an unlawful assembly could be announced if streets were blocked such that cars couldn’t pass. #Louisville
A chorus of honks and raised fists from cars as the march continues through downtown.
Marchers raise fists as they pass National Guard. #Louisville #BreonnaTaylor
One hour before curfew in #Louisville. Image
Protesters are saying they will not be leaving the square when curfew begins in 30 minutes.
Police announce that violation of curfew is an arrestable offense. #Louisville
Everyone just received this alert. As usual, protesters were not happy to see it appear on their phone. Image
Protesters are now debating whether they should occupy the park. Disagreements between people — both local and people who traveled from as far as Portland, OR — as to if they have enough to occupy without risking heavy arrests. Curfew is in 15 minutes. #Louisville
The crowd has thinned considerably. Image
The park is virtually cleared out as curfew approaches. Kentucky State Police just drove by. #Louisville
Curfew. Only press remain at the park. Protesters have mostly gone to the nearby church.
National Guard drive by the park post-curfew.
Press, Kentucky State Police and National Guard here at 5th and Jefferson. No protesters though.
Only sound at the park now, 20 minutes after curfew, is the whirring of a helicopter. Here’s the Breonna Taylor, David McAtee and Tyler Gerth memorials. #Louisville ImageImageImage

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Sep 26, 2020
4th and Broadway right now. Image
At least 25 police cars on Broadway. Lots of red and blue lights. #Louisville
Read 6 tweets
Sep 25, 2020
Here’s a look at the march, heading down Main. #Louisville #BreonnaTaylor
There are onlookers wherever the march goes. “Out of the house, into the streets.”
Police are blocking Main.
Read 25 tweets
Sep 25, 2020
Hundreds are marching in #Louisville in the name of #BreonnaTaylor. It’s the 121st day of protests and the third day since the decision was announced.
The march continues through downtown #Louisville.
Spotted in #Louisville.
Read 7 tweets
Sep 23, 2020
Many protesters remain at Sixth and Jefferson. There are two fires burning, one in a trash can. #Louisville #BreonnaTaylor
“That trash can has been on and off of fire all day,” one person said. Image
Boards on the Hall of Justice have been set on fire. #Louisville
Read 13 tweets
Sep 23, 2020
Police in riot gear are blocking off Bardstown road. There have been several arrests.
Police are forming a perimeter around this block. Some protesters remain. #Louisville Image
Police announce this is unlawful assembly. Threats of chemical agents and arrests. #Louisville #BreonnaTaylor
Read 5 tweets
Sep 23, 2020
Stopped at Kentucky and Preston to “reorganize.” Some are calling people on their phones to ask them to join.
March is continuing down Kentucky to Hancock. Photographer climbed up on the pedestrian walk sign.
“If we don’t get (Justice), burn it down.”

That’s a variant on the more common ending, “shut it down.” #Louisville
Read 6 tweets

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