George Floyd protests in Alaska

This is a list of George Floyd protests in Alaska, United States. As of June 2020, protests have occurred in twelve various communities in the state.

George Floyd protests in Alaska
Part of George Floyd protests
DateMay 28, 2020 – present (2 months, 2 weeks and 3 days)
Location
Alaska, United States
Caused by
StatusOngoing

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 killing 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

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, 2020.[10]

Kodiak

In Kodiak on June 4, 2020, 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, 2020.[10]

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 killing of George Floyd.[13]

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.[14]

Utqiaġvik

People met at the whale bone arch near the Top of the World Hotel in Utqiaġvik on June 6 to protest the death of Floyd and police brutality.[15] Protestors raised their fists in solidarity and observed a moment of silence for eight minutes.[15] 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.[15]

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References
  1. Robertson, Nicky (May 30, 2020). "US surgeon general says "there is no easy prescription to heal our nation"". CNN. Retrieved May 30, 2020.
  2. Goldberg, Michelle (May 29, 2020). "Opinion - America Is a Tinderbox". The New York Times. Archived from the original on May 30, 2020. Retrieved May 30, 2020.
  3. "As unrest sweeps through US, Anchorage rally organizers emphasize the power of working together". Anchorage Daily News. May 31, 2020.
  4. Aina, Mayowa; McChesney, Rashah (May 31, 2020). "Death of George Floyd sparks solidarity rallies across Alaska". KTOO. Retrieved May 31, 2020.
  5. BASILE Basile, Katie. "Large Bethel Crowd Peacefully Protests Killing Of George Floyd". KYUK. Retrieved June 4, 2020.
  6. "#BLM protest Bethel, Alaska". @RBMEllis. June 2, 2020. Retrieved June 4, 2020.
  7. Long, Kyrie; McGroarty, Erin. "Hundreds gather in Fairbanks to protest peacefully in wake of George Floyd's death". Fairbanks Daily News-Miner. Retrieved May 31, 2020.
  8. "solidarity in Haines, Alaska..tears, an 8 minute and 46 second grieving/prayer period..people speaking from the heart..approximately 200 people in attendance..most with masks..a moment in history that stuns..grateful our community pulled this together.. 6-2-20". @akmk. June 2, 2020. Retrieved June 4, 2020.
  9. Pacer, Megan. "Locals organize multiple demonstrations on racial injustice". Homer News. Retrieved June 4, 2020.
  10. "From Kotzebue to Ketchikan, Alaskans protest the killing of George Floyd, calling for justice". KTOO. Retrieved June 4, 2020.
  11. "Hundreds gather in Juneau for physical and virtual human rights rallies". Juneau Empire. 2020-06-06. Retrieved 2020-06-08.
  12. "We had a beautiful protest here in Kodiak and I got to give a speech Red heart". @sugpiaqsmile. June 4, 2020. Retrieved June 4, 2020.
  13. Goodykoontz, Emily; Lester, Marc; Holmes, Loren (June 7, 2020). "At large Palmer rally, demonstrators call for unity and stamping out racism in local communities". Anchorage Daily News. Retrieved June 9, 2020.
  14. "Sitkans honor George Floyd, join call for racial justice". KCAW. Retrieved June 4, 2020.
  15. Oliver, Shady Grove (June 10, 2020). "'We need real change': Arctic Alaska communities turn out for police brutality protests". Anchorage Daily News. Retrieved June 17, 2020.
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