Photo Gallery: Black Lives Matter Protest
Protesters gathered at Vlasis Park in Ballwin Wednesday, June 3, to protest police brutality after the death of George Floyd. The protest started at 6 p.m. and was open to all ages.
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Protesters march along Manchester Road as police help to direct traffic.
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A man leads the protest shouting “I am walking for Mike Flamion” as protesters behind him shout for George Floyd, a man that was brutally killed by a Minneapolis cop earlier this month.
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During a moment of silence for the recent death of George Floyd, a man raises a fist representing justice for African Americans.
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Protesters raise their fists to represent their fight for equality as police officers stand by.
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Protester livestreams her experience to share her beliefs with others online, while raising a fist in support of black lives lost due to racial injustice.
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Ballwin Police Officers reconcile and embrace with protesters marching for justice.
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To finish the protest, demonstrators commemorate the death of George Floyd by lying on Paulding Drive in silence.
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Carter Van Buskirk (he/him), senior, is a staff reporter for the Messenger. Carter plays varsity soccer for MHS. He is a board member for the sophomore...
