Thousands of protesters took to the streets over the weekend in solidarity with Black Lives Matter after the death of yet another African American at the hands of a police officer – Photo by Terry Miller
The Pasadena branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) and the National Association of Day Labors (NDLON) along with faith leaders from the Interdenominational Ministerial Alliance (IMA and the Community Clergy Coalition (CCC) will be leading a peaceful Vigil for George Floyd, who was murdered at the hands (knee) of police in Minneapolis Minnesota.
“The death of Brother Floyd is a continuation of murders of African American men. Now is the time to speak up about it. We plan to convene at 5:00 pm at First AME Church and caravan in vehicles through the streets of Pasadena, practicing physical distancing, in peaceful protest for the death of George Floyd, to Pasadena City Hall. Speakers from each organization will discuss healing and action for change,” according to a NAACP press release.
Contact the NAACP office at (626) 793-1293 or NDLON (626) 799-3566 for more information
