NORTH CAROLINA – For the seventh straight day, protesters gathered across the country and in North Carolina for George Floyd.
Nine days after his death, demonstrations for George Floyd have persisted around North Carolina. Some protests have turned violent, requiring police intervention and dispersal orders to be issued. Others have remained peaceful. Some protesters have marched into the late night hours and others simply gathered during the day.
In Charlotte, demonstrators gathered at Freedom Park. Posters and banners were displayed for people to write messages on. Protesters marched for several hours. CMPD broadcast the protest live on Facebook. The video featured conversations with protesters, as well as on scene visuals for viewers of the live actions.
In Durham, protesters gathered for what ended up being an entirely peaceful demonstration. It turned into a candle-lit vigil honoring George Floyd and other African Americans who lost their lives to violence.
Thursday
10:46 p.m.
Protesters are in Uptown, they are marching down 4th Street by the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center.
7:15 p.m.
Mecklenburg County Sheriff Garry McFadden joins protesters at Freedom Park to talk and answer questions.
6:50 p.m.
People are giving educational sessions on topics such as the history of resistance in policing in Charlotte, jail support, and safety at protests.
6:32 p.m.
People are signing the banner and posters laid out in honor of George Floyd at Freedom Park.
Durham: Reporter Chris Williams is on scene.
7:45 p.m.
The rally at CCB has now transitioned into a candlelight vigil honoring George Floyd and other African Americans who have lost their lives.
7:00 p.m.
Student activists gather together at CCB to speak out against racism.
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