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Sep 26, 2020 • 19 tweets • 8 min read
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.
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.”
Sep 25, 2020 • 7 tweets • 3 min read
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.
Sep 23, 2020 • 13 tweets • 6 min read
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.
Sep 23, 2020 • 5 tweets • 2 min read
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
Sep 23, 2020 • 6 tweets • 2 min read
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.
Sep 22, 2020 • 4 tweets • 3 min read
Good morning from downtown #Louisville.
Here’s the area around Jefferson Square Park, the hub of protests.
Sep 19, 2020 • 6 tweets • 2 min read
“Say Her Name” chants following an arrest in the CVS parking lot near Mitch McConnell’s house. It’s the 115th day of #BreonnaTaylor demonstrations in #Louisville.
Protesters and police in CVS.
Sep 19, 2020 • 5 tweets • 2 min read
Some protesters are still chanting “RBG,” but many others are arguing with a police officer, who has announced it is unlawful to block a road. He’s warning of arrests.
This is the scene outside Sen. McConnell’s house, where a protest began over McConnell’s statement regarding the Supreme Court justice seat. Police came to clear the road, and protesters have been arguing with an officer for about 20 minutes over blocking the road.
Sep 16, 2020 • 4 tweets • 2 min read
A festive environment here at Sixth and Jefferson. #BreonnaTaylor#Louisville
Festive mood changed after a disagreement led to a physical altercation between a new guy and a regular protester. Protesters said this new guy had been interfering with the memorial and speaking on how white people are oppressed in America.
Jun 5, 2020 • 4 tweets • 2 min read
NEW | The #MLBDraft will have 13% as many picks as usual and maybe the smallest proportion of high schoolers ever selected. For many standout preps, that will mean attending college instead of having a chance to go pro this summer.
Give it a read:
courier-journal.com/story/sports/m…
18-year old Louisville commit @benwiegman hit 98 miles per hour two weeks ago, five MPH faster than the MLB average. However, he’s unlikely to be selected in the 2020 draft, in part because of its modified format.