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I will be live tweeting the “Say Her Name” protest in Uptown tonight. It’s beginning in First Ward Park. Follow for updates here or @niner_times will also have an Instagram Live going.
Group is forming in First Ward Park. Water bottles are being passed out.
Feed the movement CLT has food and water for protesters
The march is beginning
There is not a heavy police presence. I have only seen cop cars about two blocks away.
Cops on bicycles are lined up by the Bank of America founders hall.
A red Toyota just hit a skating protester while trying to turn around at a red light. The protester seems to be okay.
Outside Romare Bearden Park
A protester circling the perimeter just let organizers know there are two groups of cops on bikes following the protest. One group is about two blocks behind, and the other is circling the perimeter.
Protesters are gathered at the intersection of E. 5th and N. Tryon. A lot of people are taking photos of the protesters.
Some protesters are putting items in the street behind the crowd, such as scooters, newspaper stands and construction cones.
Protesters are currently gathered in Romere Bearden Park. The group has dwindled down.
Protesters are marching toward First Ward Park, where the protest began at 8pm.
The protest has been peaceful all night. However there were about four incidents with cars, two of which where the cars hit or tried to hit protesters.
The protest has been peaceful all night. However there were about four incidents with cars, two of which where the cars hit or tried to hit protesters.
My coverage is concluding for the night. As I was leaving, the protesters were dispersing, while there were a few protesters arguing.
