On the steps of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C., on Saturday, several protesters used megaphones to passionately express their frustrations with police brutality against Black people and t…
in Washington, D.C., on Saturday, several protesters used megaphones to passionately express their frustrations with police brutality against Black people and the systemic racism found in society at large.
“My job on the radio every day is to give people hope, to encourage people. But how can I encourage people when I don’t believe in a system that’s killing us?” said DJ QuickSilva, a local 92 Q radio host. “What we’re fighting for today, if anybody’s confused, we’re fighting for justice because we’re tired of just getting a charge and not a conviction.
One protester led a chorus of “Wade in the Water” and “Lift Every Voice and Sing.” Another participant, a trans woman, stood before the crowd to highlight LGBTQ+ rights and the beatings and murders of Black trans women. Roger Campbell II read from his essay titled “Black Lives: A Glance Through The Looking Glass.” In front of the Lincoln Memorial, Campbell talked about what he’d like to see from the country’s leaders.
From the steps, protesters started chants of “Black Lives Matter” and “No Justice, No Peace” which echoed through the monument. Police presence was minimal compared to previous days. As the crowd took to the streets, they were met with free water and free food. At a pause in the march, protesters joined to dance and take a break before continuing through the streets.
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