BOISE, Idaho — Organizers from Black Lives Matter Boise scheduled a peaceful vigil in downtown Boise on Tuesday, the third straight night of demonstrations following the death of George Floyd while under police custody in Minneapolis.
I’ve covered the statehouse for a decade. I’ve never seen this many people here for an event. People go back to Bannock and up to the Statehouse #blmboise pic.twitter.com/d0wONSX3Kj
— Mike Sharp (@Sharp208) June 3, 2020
Covering the “Black Lives Matter Candlelight Vigil” in downtown Boise tonight. Start time is scheduled for 8:30pm... #BLMBOISE @IdahoNews6 pic.twitter.com/8Cg5SCoAaj
— Frankie Katafias (@frankiekatafias) June 3, 2020
Frankie Katafias is live at the “Black Lives Matter candlelight vigil” with an update on the event.
Posted by Idaho News 6 on Tuesday, June 2, 2020
“We are just friends here gathering” -one of the BLM Candlelight Vigil organizers pic.twitter.com/2D9l7Pxt39
— Frankie Katafias (@frankiekatafias) June 3, 2020
30 minutes to the Black Lives Vigil in Boise and crowds are already gathering.
Police have blocked Bannock to Jefferson and 6th to 8th a long Jefferson for car traffic.
Organizers are asking everyone to wear a mask. Masks are being provided to those who don’t have one. pic.twitter.com/lLcK7cTLos
— Ximena (@Ximena_Bustillo) June 3, 2020
“I encourage you to read, read, read. Educate yourselves.” - one of the BLM Candlelight Vigil Leaders in reference to understanding racism in our country
— Frankie Katafias (@frankiekatafias) June 3, 2020
#BLMBOISE pic.twitter.com/niBiK751k2
— Frankie Katafias (@frankiekatafias) June 3, 2020
Amaud Abery, George Floyd, and Trayvon Martin are just some of the names being read aloud during the vigil. The crowd echoing back their names. #BLMBOISE @IdahoNews6 pic.twitter.com/ZtsPUS9aBY
— Frankie Katafias (@frankiekatafias) June 3, 2020
