George Floyd protests in Alaska

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George Floyd protests in Alaska
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DateMay 28 – June 6, 2020
(1 week and 2 days)
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George Floyd protests in Alaska
Cities in Alaska that held a protest with approximately 100 or more participants ('"`UNIQ--templatestyles-0000000F-QINU`"''"`UNIQ--templatestyles-00000010-QINU`"')

This is a list of George Floyd protests in Alaska, United States. Protests occurred in at least thirteen various communities in the state.

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Locations

Anchorage

Two peaceful demonstrations were held on May 30. A march, organized by a high school student via Instagram, began at Town Square. About a hundred protesters marched for about 45 minutes while chanting and holding signs. [3] A rally, organized separately and attended by hundreds of people, took place in midtown where pastors and community activists spoke in solidarity for justice. [4] [3]

Bethel

On June 2, a crowd of over 100 residents gathered at the Bethel Cultural Center and peacefully protested the murder of George Floyd. [5] Protesters marched, carried signs and chanted, "I can't breathe" in support of the Black Lives Matter Movement. [6]

Fairbanks

On May 30, over 400 peaceful protesters took part in a rally and march from Veteran's Memorial Park to Golden Heart Plaza organized by the Fairbanks NAACP and the statewide group Native Movement. [7]

Haines

On June 2, an event drew approximately 200 people, where a moment of silence lasting eight minutes and 46 seconds was held, among other activities. [8]

Homer

More than 80 people attended a gathering on June 1 and 40 additional people on the next day. One young mother, whose children were in attendance, held a sign that read "Mama", one of Floyd's last words. The event was held at Wisdom, Knowledge, Faith & Love Park on Pioneer Avenue. [9]

Juneau

On May 30, people held signs decrying violence against black people and calling out institutional racism, many supporting the Black Lives Matter movement. [10] June 6: Hundreds of vocal protesters gathered in Marine Park for a Black Lives Matter rally followed by a march to Douglas Bridge to drop flowers in the water. [11]

Ketchikan

Protesters demonstrated at the corner of Tongass Avenue and Jefferson Street on June 3. [10]

Kodiak

In Kodiak on June 4, dozens of people gathered, carrying signs and showing support for George Floyd and the Black Lives Matter movement. [12]

Kotzebue

At least 20 people marched through Kotzebue on June 2. [10]

Nome

150 people gathered for a protest across from town hall on June 10. [13]

Palmer

1,400 people peacefully gathered and marched in the town's historic downtown on June 6 with a call to end racism and to protest the murder of George Floyd. [14]

Sitka

Around 250 local residents gathered in Totem Square on June 1, the attendees shared in a seven-minute moment of silence and two traditional Tlingit songs of peace. [15]

Soldotna

On June 3, around 50 people gathered at Soldotna Creek Park and marched to the intersection at Sterling Highway and Kenai Spur Highway to demand justice for George Floyd. [16]

Utqiaġvik

People met at the whale bone arch near the Top of the World Hotel in Utqiaġvik on June 6 to protest the murder of Floyd and police brutality. [17] Protesters raised their fists in solidarity and observed a moment of silence for eight minutes. [17] One of the organizers also expressed hope for police reform, including demilitarizing the police and banning the use of chokeholds such as the knee-on-neck choke. [17]

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