Several suburban Black Lives Matter protests Thursday
Updated 6/5/2020 9:31 AM
People gathered in Buffalo Grove, Elgin, Naperville, Arlington Heights, Vernon Hills and Palatine for peaceful protests to police brutality Thursday.
Joann Smith of Mt. Prospect speaks during a rally protesting police brutality and supporting Black Lives Matter in Arlington Heights Thursday. "I appreciate people starting the conversation," she said. "People say, 'oh no, it doesn't happen out here,' but I'm here to tell you it does."
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Dana Onayemo of Elgin, left, and daughter Mikayla, 14, get ready to join a Black Lives Matter march Thursday in Elgin protesting police brutality and systemic racism against the black community. "It's not an easy fix," Onayemo said. "It's going to take a lot of continued strategic community action."
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Hundreds gathered at Elgin Community College Thursday afternoon to join a march for George Floyd, protesting police brutality and the unlawful killing of unarmed black men and women. "I was really nervous, but now I'm really excited," said ECC student Keyvon Kyles who organized the march through social media outreach.
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Snaking it's way through Elgin streets, a peaceful crowd of Elgin Community College students, faculty and community members marched Thursday in solidarity with #BlackLivesMatter protests across the suburbs and nationwide. Hundreds gathered outside the Elgin Police Department chanting "George Floyd," "Decynthia Clements," "No justice, no peace" and "Black Lives Matter" repeatedly.
Madhu Krishnamurthy | Staff Photographer
Snaking it's way through Elgin streets, a peaceful crowd of Elgin Community College students, faculty and community members marched Thursday in solidarity with #BlackLivesMatter protests across the suburbs and nationwide. Hundreds gathered outside the Elgin Police Department chanting "George Floyd," "Decynthia Clements," "No justice, no peace" and "Black Lives Matter" repeatedly.
Madhu Krishnamurthy | Staff Photographer
Naperville City Council member Benjamin White addresses a crowd of hundreds Thursday afternoon during a sit-in at the downtown Riveralk organized by Naperville Central High School senior Sophia Davila and resident India Smith-Johnson. "We're at a pivotal point right now," White said. "Let's keep pushing forward."
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John Starks/jstarks@dailyherald.comLexi Garren, of Lincolnshire registers to vote at a Black Lives Matter protest at the Buffalo Grove Park District facility on McHenry Rd. Thursday. "I've been waiting my whole life to vote," she said.
Naperville City Council member Benjamin White addresses a crowd of hundreds Thursday afternoon during a sit-in at the downtown Riveralk organized by Naperville Central High School senior Sophia Davila and resident India Smith-Johnson. "We're at a pivotal point right now," White said. "Let's keep pushing forward."
Harry Hitzeman | Staff Photographer
Naperville City Council member Benjamin White addresses a crowd of hundreds Thursday afternoon during a sit-in at the downtown Riveralk organized by Naperville Central High School senior Sophia Davila and resident India Smith-Johnson. "We're at a pivotal point right now," White said. "Let's keep pushing forward."
Harry Hitzeman | Staff Photographer
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