Protesters on both sides of North Main Street in Bainbridge on Saturday had something to say.

"Black people and people of color have had to deal with the atrocities of racism," said protester Rev. LaDonna Clark.


What You Need To Know

  • A Black Lives Matter Rally in Bainbridge on Saturday raised voices of speakers, with some reading poetry

  • A counter-protest formed across the street, with people supporting law enforcement

  • Both sides wanted their voices to be heard

The Black Lives Matter rally brought protesters up to the microphone to share their experiences of systemic racism.

"We need to learn and continue to talk about how to transform this community into a better home for everyone," said protester Ariana Hall.

"I faced a lot of problems here there was a lot of racism, blatant outright racism, and it actually caused me to leave the area."

Each side of the street waved very different flags, with the counter-protest on the other side of the street supporting law enforcement.

"They have the audacity to call this whole area racist. To call every one of us racist. They don't even know who we are. We don't have that kind of problem in this area. But they're trying to create it because then they can use it," said protester Gilda Ward.

Ward invited others to join her in a counter-protest once she found out about the Black Lives Matter rally planned in the park across the street. Both sides were screaming to be heard.