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TexasTowelie

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Tue Jun 9, 2020, 04:05 AM Jun 2020

Protesters 'shut it down' at Target, West 7th bars and restaurants in Fort Worth

Hundreds joined the 11th day of George Floyd-inspired protests in Fort Worth, even after the protests’ usual organizers announced they would not be attending Monday’s demonstration.

United My Justice has planned each protest in Fort Worth, but decided not to join Monday after a tense Sunday night. Some protesters were unhappy with the organizers’ decision to lead the group to the north side of Fort Worth and said they would march where they wanted on Monday.

On Sunday night after the march, one protester pepper-sprayed another after an argument.

On Monday evening, United My Justice had a meeting instead of attending the protest. They discussed ways to create more structure to the protests and keep people safe, organizer Carol Harrison-Lafayette said.

Read more: https://www.star-telegram.com/news/local/fort-worth/article243378311.html

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