Protesters have actually again taken to the streets of Brisbane’s CBD to demand an end to black deaths in custody, with organisers saying they do not desire individuals to “sleep” on the issue.
Key points:
- Demonstration organiser Boe Spearim states they are pushing for modifications to the justice system
- He states masks were distributed to those showing as a mitigation versus the spread of coronavirus
- One speaker informed the crowd black lives “do not simply matter when they’re trending”
About 2,000 people, many wearing masks, gathered at King George Square prior to marching towards Musgrave Park in a largely peaceful presentation requiring jus