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At Lewiston-Auburn Black Lives Matter protest, demonstrators, police engage in standoff over taking a knee

At Lewiston-Auburn Black Lives Matter protest, demonstrators, police engage in standoff over taking a knee

by Katie Brown | June 5, 2020

Hundreds of protesters gathered at Simard-Payne Park on Thursday for the second Black Lives Matter protest in Lewiston this week. In sync with demonstrations across the country following the death of George Floyd at the hands of the Minneapolis police, the Lewiston...
Portland protesters peacefully demonstrate against systemic racism, police brutality

Portland protesters peacefully demonstrate against systemic racism, police brutality

by Katie Brown | June 4, 2020

More than 1,000 people gathered around Portland City Hall Wednesday afternoon for a peaceful protest organized by Black Lives Matter Portland leaders. A sea of protesters wore all-black clothes in solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement and masks to reduce the...

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