This Weekend’s Protests Against Police Brutality, Racial Injustice
This weekend there is a fundraiser for the Milwaukee protesters headed to Washington D.C.
Frank Nitty. Photo by Jeramey Jannene.
As protests against police brutality and the killing of George Floyd continue in Milwaukee, here is a list of marches and events occurring this weekend. If you plan to go, do your best to social distance and please wear a mask to limit the spread of COVID-19.
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Saturday
12:00 p.m.: Stand For Justice. This protest will stand at the intersection of 27th and Oklahoma with signs protesting police brutality and racism. Organizers say it is a good protest for those unable to attend long protests and rallies.
1 p.m.: Liberate MKE Block Party. Organized by Liberate MKE, the African-American Civic Engagement Roundtable and the Metcalfe Park Community Bridges, this event is at Metcalfe Rising Park at 2600 N. 34th St. There will be food, dancing and discussions about defunding the police.
Sunday
11 a.m.: Redeemer United Church of Christ-Sussex is holding a social justice chalking event at Brunch, a restaurant in Brookfield, at 18985 W. Capitol Dr.
2 p.m.: Wee Chalk Your Walk: MLHS Black Lives Matter Solidarity Protest. Hosted by the Black Educators Caucus MKE. This event will start at Milwaukee Lutheran High School, 9700 W. Grantosa Dr., and will chalk messages of solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement.
3 p.m.: People’s Revolution Fundraiser. A fundraiser is being held for the activists heading to Washington DC. It will be held at the Captain Pabst Pilot House, 1037 W. Juneau Ave.
An earlier version of this article included a reference to a group including Frank Nitty, currently marching to Washington D.C. The fundraiser is not affiliated with Nitty’s group. Donations to Nitty’s group can be made via Cash App to users $thenewmilwaukee or $itsfranknitty.
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More about the 2020 Racial Justice Protests
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- The Year of the National Guard - Jenny Peek - Dec 28th, 2020
- Baldwin Questions U.S. Marshall’s Role in Tosa Protests - Isiah Holmes - Dec 19th, 2020
- Op Ed: Vote No on COPS Grant - Markasa Tucker - Dec 18th, 2020
- People’s Revolution Marks 200 Days of Protest - Graham Kilmer - Dec 15th, 2020
- Supervisor Clancy Applauds Activists on 200th Day of Protests - Sup. Ryan Clancy - Dec 14th, 2020
- The “Molotov Cocktail” That Wasn’t - Jeramey Jannene - Oct 23rd, 2020
- City Hall: Police Chief, Alderman Fight Over Use of Canines - Jeramey Jannene - Oct 23rd, 2020
- Will BLM Movement Sway State Voters? - Bridgit Bowden - Oct 20th, 2020
- City Hall: Community Groups Propose Changes - Jeramey Jannene - Oct 19th, 2020
Read more about 2020 Racial Justice Protests here
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