A wide range of demonstrations, all centered around police brutality and systemic racism, brought thousands of people to downtown Nashville this weekend. Still others took place throughout Middle Tennessee.
The WPLN News team followed some of the protests, rallies and calls for change this weekend. Read more about Saturday’s march here, or follow along in photos below.
Alexis Marshall WPLN NewsA protester at Saturday’s March for Justice stands in front of the Capitol building to oppose racism and police brutality. One sign bears the names of dozens of victims.
Alexis Marshall WPLN NewsA crowd of thousands took a knee in remembrance of George Floyd on Lower Broadway during Saturday’s March for Justice.
Samantha Max WPLN NewsA bachelorette party on Broadway debates whether to join the protest.
Blake Farmer WPLN News (File)Police stand in riot shields outside of the Lower Broadway honky tonks.
Alexis Marshall WPLN NewsOrganizers for Saturday’s March for Justice Demonstration took a minute to kneel and recognize healthcare workers for their fight against the coronavirus. The pair pictured said they knelt in return in support of protesters.
Samantha Max WPLN NewsSeveral dozen state troopers stood outside the Capitol, where activists had said they wouldn’t leave until the plaza is renamed for Ida B. Wells. The crowd ended up dissipating Saturday evening.
Samantha Max WPLN NewsAfter a night of protesting at the state capitol, a few dozen people remained by late Saturday.
Samantha Max WPLN NewsEarlier in the day, the Mamas for Racial Justice march brought out parents with their children.
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