‘Justice for George Floyd’ protest planned for Boston Common on Wednesday
The event follows a day after thousands peacefully demonstrated in Franklin Park.
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A day after thousands of people peacefully demonstrated in Boston against the killing of Black Americans by law enforcement, another protest is set to take place on Boston Common.
The “Justice for George Floyd” protest is set to begin at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday and go for two hours, according to a Facebook page for the event. Organizers wrote that the protest will be peaceful and asked participants to wear masks or face coverings and practice social distancing as much as possible.
“This will be a *peaceful* protest to honor the life of George Floyd, and all those lost to police brutality,” the description of the event reads. “Massachusetts needs to let America know we do not stand for racism! We need to show support for our fellow Americans and honor human life.”
As of Wednesday morning, more than 700 people had RSVP’d they were attending.
A 30-minute, silent vigil dedicated to Black Lives Matter is also set to take place Thursday in Jamaica Plain at 5:30.
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<h2>Protesters gather outside the State House Tuesday night</h2>
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