Thousands in Seattle march in silence to honor lives lost, fight against police brutality
As the rain poured down in Seattle at Judkins Park, thousands of people stood in silence.
The sound of planes flying overhead could be heard clearly, the shuffle of people's shoes in the wet grass, a dog whimpering in the distance. People, undeterred by the rain, slowly began marching out of the park holding signs reading "No Justice, No Peace," "Defund SPD" and "White silence is violence." Some held high posters with the names and photos of black men and women who have been killed at the hands of police, others waved flags that read Black Lives Matter.
But as marchers made their way through the streets, packed closely together, there was a stark difference from other protests that have been held throughout the past few weeks fighting against police brutality. Instead of chants and bullhorns, thousands on Friday remained silent.
"Let our silence speak volumes," an organizer said on a loudspeaker as the march began.
Black Lives Matter Seattle-King County on Friday called for a statewide day of action, which included the "March of Silence" to honor those who have died and demand an end to institutional racism. The organization estimated 60,000 people took part in the silent march in Seattle, and thousands more held marches across Washington.
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