Photos: Sunday’s protests in Massachusetts honoring George Floyd
The protests continued across the nation and in Massachusetts for another night.
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Protests and marches calling for justice for George Floyd and other Black Americans who have been killed by law enforcement were held in Massachusetts cities and towns Sunday.
In Boston, hundreds of protesters convened on City Hall Plaza, and in Chelsea and Lawrence, demonstrators observed 8 minutes and 46 seconds of silence — the amount of time former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin knelt on Floyd’s neck. Chauvin has been charged with second-degree murder.
One procession of vehicles in Boston included three hearses in memory of Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and Ahmaud Arbery.
Here are photos from Sunday’s events:
Boston:
A procession of vehicles, including three hearses honoring George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and Ahmaud Arbery makes its way Sunday, June 7, 2020, through Boston, part of what organizers are calling the #BostonBlackMemorial Funeral Procession.
People held signs while watching the procession.
In Boston on Sunday, a speak-out and march was sponsored by Answer Coalition Boston and Cosecha Massachusetts.
Protesters carried a banner calling for an end to racist police brutality.
Protesters marched past soldiers from the Massachusetts National Guard.
People held signs during the Boston protest.
Lawrence:
Protesters, at the urging of Lawrence Mayor Daniel Rivera (with megaphone at center, right) began kneeling for 8 minutes and 46 seconds
Protesters carried signs and banners calling for racial justice.
Lawrence Police Chief Roy Vasque took the megaphone and spoke to the crowd.
After the event was over, Chief Vasque (right) received a hug from a rally attendee.
Chelsea:
Chelsea Police Chief Brian Kyes (center) takes a knee during an 8 minute 46 second moment of silence in honor of George Floyd.
Organizer Kyle Umemba leads the crowd in a chant during the March for Peace in Chelsea.
An 8 minute, 46 second moment of silence in honor of George Floyd.
Claudia Dias, of Chelsea (left) embraces Rev. Dr. Sandra Whitley, Pastor at People’s AME Church in Chelsea before the March for Peace.
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