Mike Freeman’s Decision

March 30, 2016

I encourage you to read [this article] on Mike Freeman’s decision not to charge the officers who killed Jamar Clark. It says everything I would want to say in this post.

Bicycle cops wait at a nearby playground before the march.

People give impassioned speeches at the Fourth Precinct.

Memorial to Jamar Clark near the spot on Plymouth Ave where he was killed. The sign reads, “Telling me I’m obsessed with racism in America is like telling me I’m obsessed with swimming while I’m drowning.” –Hari Kondabolu

Alex Clark, Jamar Clark’s cousin, speaks to people at the Fourth Precinct

Protesters march away from the Fourth Precinct towards downtown to meet up with a group led Black Lives Matter that started at Elliot Park

Marchers rally outside the Hennepin County Government Center.

Taye Clinton with the Black Liberation Project talks about racism he’s experienced in the school system.

People bring balloons spelling “JAMAR” to his memorial

A car parked near Jamar Clark’s memorial displays a handmade sign reading “We <3 you Jamar".

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