The rally in Tulsa, a city with a checkered racial history, is scheduled for June 19, or Juneteenth — the day that marks the end of slavery in the US. Hundreds of African Americans were killed during racial unrest in the city in 1921.
The decision to hold a rally in Tulsa, a city with a checkered racial history, on June 19, or Juneteenth -- the day that marks the end of slavery in the United States -- is especially striking as the nation undergoes a conversation about racism in the wake of George Floyd's killing at the hands of police officers.
The campaign believes those crowds at the protests have opened the door to events like these rallies, despite the warnings from public health officials that social distancing, facial coverings and limited public interaction are still necessary to prevent a second spike of the virus. "Where we go, we will make sure it is safe to hold a rally and what safety precautions we put in place.
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