We swung by Riverfront Park where there’s a bake sale to raise funds to help people affected by the wildfires. The event was organized by “patriots against racism,” mainly Epilogue Kitchen which has been involved in #BLM organizing. #Oregonfires#santiamfires#oregon#wildfire
Approximately 15 people participated in a “[bike] ride for change.” They flew BLM flags and biked around the park. The event was organized in conjunction with the bake sale, by Rian Gayle, a Black, Deaf community leader. #Salem#salemoregon#oregon#BLMprotests#salemor
#BLM chalk messages have been written around Riverfront Park by bake sale attendees. Leading up to the Peter Courtney Bridge are the names of Black people killed by police and armed white civilians. #salemoregon#oregon#salemor#BLMprotests#chalk#clypiancoverage
A representative from Marion County helping with volunteer sign-ins says that they have had hundreds of community members volunteer to help with the shelter. To volunteer you can visit the Marion County website. #Salem#salemoregon#oregon#oregonwildfires#wildfires#santiamfire