City Snapshot! Protesters take to Sacramento for a third day in a row

By: Sara Nevis | Photo Editor | [email protected]

By: Rose Vega | Editor-in-chief | [email protected]

Demonstrators gathered at Cesar E. Chavez Plaza May 31 in Sacramento to protest the death of George Floyd, who was killed in Minneapolis after being detained by police May 25. Among the protestors was Stevante Clark, brother of Stephon Clark, former City College student who was fatally shot by Sacramento police March 18, 2018.

“This is a non-violent protest,” said Clark, stressing that most demonstrators did not participate in subsequent property destruction and looting in downtown Sacramento. “The looting that you saw—there were no signs that said, ‘No justice, no peace’—those people were looting because they came after the protest, [and] they tried to capitalize.”

The May 31 demonstration marked the third day of protests in Sacramento, which started with a May 29 demonstration in Oak Park organized by Black Lives Matter Sacramento, according to The Sacramento Bee.

“I’m hoping for people to learn that it’s OK to come in solidarity, but we have to organize,” Clark said. “Solidarity without organization is useless. I would like for us to take notes on how we are protesting, get organized, form our own de-escalation tactical teams, start resource centers, start reaching out and being our brothers’ keeper in ways we never have. That’s the only way we combat this oppressive system. Until we become intellectually independent as a people, they will keep killing us. So we need to learn to protect ourselves.”

California Highway Patrol push back the demonstrators from I-5 North onto the P Street on-ramp during the protest over the death of George Floyd in Sacramento, California, Sunday, May 31, 2020. George Floyd died in Minneapolis Monday after being detained by police. (Sara Nevis/[email protected])

A demonstrator touches his finger to a California Highway Patrol officers baton during the protest over the death of George Floyd on 10th Street in Sacramento, California, Sunday, May 31, 2020. George Floyd died in Minneapolis Monday after being detained by police. (Arturo Gomez/[email protected])

Police officers stand guard outside of BevMo! after it was looted during the protest over the death of George Floyd in Sacramento, California, Sunday, May 31, 2020. George Floyd died in Minneapolis Monday after being detained by police. (Sara Nevis/[email protected])

Stevante Clark, center, brother of Stephon Clark, talks to the crowd gathered on the East side of the Capitol during the protest over the death of George Floyd in Sacramento, California, Sunday, May 31, 2020. George Floyd died in Minneapolis Monday after being detained by police. (Sara Nevis/[email protected])

Two demonstrators were arrested on I-5 North near P Street on-ramp after an altercation occurred with the California Highway Patrol during the protest over the death of George Floyd in Sacramento, California, Sunday, May 31, 2020. George Floyd died in Minneapolis Monday after being detained by police. (Sara Nevis/[email protected])

Demonstrators kneel on I-5 North by the P Street on-ramp in front of California Highway Patrol during the protest over the death of George Floyd in Sacramento, California, Sunday, May 31, 2020. George Floyd died in Minneapolis Monday after being detained by police. (Sara Nevis/[email protected])

Demonstrators kneel in front of California Highway Patrol on 10th Street and L Street before tear gas and pepper balls were used during the protest over the death of George Floyd in Sacramento, California, Sunday, May 31, 2020. George Floyd died in Minneapolis Monday after being detained by police. (Sara Nevis/[email protected])

Demonstrators walk onto I-5 North from the P Street on-ramp and block traffic in both directions during the protest over the death of George Floyd in Sacramento, California, Sunday, May 31, 2020. George Floyd died in Minneapolis Monday after being detained by police. (Sara Nevis/[email protected])

Demonstrator faces off with California Highway Patrol during the protest over the death of George Floyd in Sacramento, California, Sunday, May 31, 2020. George Floyd died in Minneapolis Monday after being detained by police. (Arturo Gomez/[email protected])

A police officer fires paintballs filled with mace at demonstrators during the protest over the death of George Floyd on the corner of L Street and 10th Street in Sacramento, California, Sunday, May 31, 2020. George Floyd died in Minneapolis Monday after being detained by police. (Arturo Gomez/[email protected])

Demonstrators march down 8th street towrards Ceasar Chavez Park during the protest over the death of George Floyd in Sacramento; California, Sunday; May 31; Demonstrators march down 10th street towards Ceaser Chaves Park during the protest over the death of George Floyd in Sacramento May 31, 2020. George Floyd died in Minneapolis Monday after being detained by police. (James Fife/jfife.express@gmail.com) — Demonstrators march down 8th street towrards Ceasar Chavez Park during the protest over the death of George Floyd in Sacramento; California, Sunday; May 31; Demonstrators march down 10th street towards Ceaser Chaves Park during the protest over the death of George Floyd in Sacramento May 31, 2020. George Floyd died in Minneapolis Monday after being detained by police. (James Fife/[email protected])

Multiple protesters listen to a speach at Ceasar Chavez Park during the protest over the death of George Floyd in Sacramento; California,: Sunday, May 31, 2020. George Floyd died in Minneapolis Monday after being detained by police. (James Fife/jfife.express@gmail.com) — Multiple protesters listen to a speach at Ceasar Chavez Park during the protest over the death of George Floyd in Sacramento; California,: Sunday, May 31, 2020. George Floyd died in Minneapolis Monday after being detained by police. (James Fife/[email protected])

California Highway Patrol fires tear gas to disperse a crowd on the corner of L Street and 10th Street during the protest over the death of George Floyd in Sacramento, California, Sunday, May 31; 2020. George Floyd died in Minneapolis Monday after being detained by police. (James Fife/jfife.express@gmail.com) — California Highway Patrol fires tear gas to disperse a crowd on the corner of L Street and 10th Street during the protest over the death of George Floyd in Sacramento, California, Sunday, May 31; 2020. George Floyd died in Minneapolis Monday after being detained by police. (James Fife/[email protected])

Struck by rubber bullets, voluntary medics aid protester during the protest over the death of George Floyd in Sacramento, California, Sunday, May 31, 2020. George Floyd died in Minneapolis Monday after being detained by police. ([email protected])

Peaceful protester kneels as police fire rubber bullets into crowds during the protest over the death of George Floyd in Sacramento, California, Sunday, May 31, 2020. George Floyd died in Minneapolis Monday after being detained by police. (Saul Ocana/[email protected])

Sacramento Police fire rubber bullets and tear gas at crowds during the protest over the death of George Floyd in Sacramento, California, Sunday, May 31, 2020. George Floyd died in Minneapolis Monday after being detained by police. (Saul Ocana/[email protected])

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Diana Martinez • Aug 27, 2020 at 1:15 am

Fantastic photos. You’ve captured history! the expressions, and emotions are so visable it made me feel as though I was there too. Excellent work.


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