Rally and March
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The King family monument is adorned with tributes in Nishuane Park before the rally. Adam Anik for Montclair Local
Reshawn Richards of Montclair creates his Black Lives Matter sign at the Nishuane Park. Adam Anik for Montclair Local.
Protestors can bring their own signs or use supplies provided by the organizers. Adam Anik for Montclair Local
Co-organizer Abraham Dickerson at Nishuane Park. Adam Anik for Montclair Local
The crowd in the meadow grows as the speakers on stage deliver their opening remarks. Adam Anik for Montclair Local
MHS alumnus Adarian Sneed takes the microphone in her turn. Adam Anik for Montclair Local
The crowd in the Nishuane Park meadow reacts to the messages delivered from the stage. Adam Anik for Montclair Local
The crowd heads to Harrison Avenue to begin the march to MPDHQ. Adam Anik for Montclair Local
Maureen Scully of Bloomfield greets marchers along Harrison Avenue. Adam Anik for Montclair Local
A Harrison Avenue family takes in the scene from their second-story deck. Adam Anik for Montclair Local
Lawrence Hamm takes the megaphone in front of the MPD HQ, as officers listen with the crowd. Adam Anik for Montclair Local
Activist Larry Hamm, founder of People's Organization For Progress. Adam Anik for Montclair Local
Flags, banners and signs fly at the intersection of Valley Rd. and Bloomfield Ave.. Adam Anik for Montclair Local
Marchers react to Larry Hamm's impassioned speech at the Montclair Police Headquarters. Adam Anik for Montclair Local
Members of the crowd find a better view from the pedestal of the sign at the filling station. Adam Anik for Montclair Local
Several tenants in the apartment building across the street join the protest from their balconies. Adam Anik for Montclair Local
Hamm hits a chord with the crowd at Valley Bloomfield Aves. Adam Anik for Montclair Local
The march resumes, east on Bloomfield Avenue to Crane Park. Adam Anik for Montclair Local
Marchers fill the traffic lanes of Bloomfield Avenue. Adam Anik for Montclair Local
The drummer keeps a cadence for the marchers. Adam Anik for Montclair Local
The marchers approach Lackawanna Plaza and Crane Park. Adam Anik for Montclair Local
The crowd streams into Lackawanna Plaza. Adam Anik for Montclair Local
Marchers chant and carry their placards into Lackawanna Plaza. Adam Anik for Montclair Local
Event co-organizer Abraham Dickerson with his Unity flag design. Adam Anik for Montclair Local
Event co-organizer Alexandria Kerr speaks at Lackawanna Plaza. Adam Anik for Montclair Local
Crane Park provides a backdrop for the protest signs. Adam Anik for Montclair Local
The march banner is unfurled beside the stage in the plaza. Adam Anik for Montclair Local
Marchers arrive with a portrait of the late George Floyd. Adam Anik for Montclair Local
Kyle Borden of South Orange raises a fist as the speakers onstage deliver their remarks. Adam Anik for Montclair Local
Lackawanna Plaza marchers and their protest signs. Adam Anik for Montclair Local
Pastor Singleton of Union Baptist Church, one of the religious leaders speaking onstage. Adam Anik for Montclair Local
Rabbi Tepperman of Congregation B'nai Keshet references the struggles necessary to escape bondage. Adam Anik for Montclair Local
Former NAACP Youth Council member Alexis Dickerson answers questions after her speech. Adam Anik for Montclair Local
Approximately 1,000 people marched in the streets of Montclair on Saturday, June 6, to protest police brutality and call for accountability from local and national law-enforcement agencies. Photos by Adam Anik. For a report on the event, click here. See the Thursday, June 11 Montclair Local for more.
