Peace-fully protesting in the Streets

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Despite rain, hundreds of voices heard

  • PEACE in the STREETS protest organizers Tevel Adams and Dar’Nesha Leonard lead demonstrators on a victory march around the Putnam County Courthouse on Thursday afternoon.
    PEACE in the STREETS protest organizers Tevel Adams and Dar’Nesha Leonard lead demonstrators on a victory march around the Putnam County Courthouse on Thursday afternoon.
  • The Rev. Karl Flagg, backed by local elected officials, speaks to protesters from the courthouse steps.
    The Rev. Karl Flagg, backed by local elected officials, speaks to protesters from the courthouse steps.
  • Protesters listen to speeches Thursday on the Putnam County Courthouse lawn.
    Protesters listen to speeches Thursday on the Putnam County Courthouse lawn.
  • Protesters listen to a speech Thursday afternoon at the Putnam County Courthouse with the Confederate statue in the background.
    Protesters listen to a speech Thursday afternoon at the Putnam County Courthouse with the Confederate statue in the background.
  • PEACE in the STREETS protest organizers Dar’Nesha Leonard and Tevel Adams speak to the crowd Thursday.
    PEACE in the STREETS protest organizers Dar’Nesha Leonard and Tevel Adams speak to the crowd Thursday.
  • Jenkins Middle School student Tommie Woods, Daytona State College student Kahil Verdell and Palatka High School student Damya Woods show their support.
    Jenkins Middle School student Tommie Woods, Daytona State College student Kahil Verdell and Palatka High School student Damya Woods show their support.
  • Protesters listen to speeches Thursday on the Putnam County Courthouse lawn.
    Protesters listen to speeches Thursday on the Putnam County Courthouse lawn.
  • A portion of the crowd gathered Thursday despite rain.
    A portion of the crowd gathered Thursday despite rain.
  • Supporters march around the Putnam County Courthouse for the unity walk to support the PEACE in the STREETS rally.
    Supporters march around the Putnam County Courthouse for the unity walk to support the PEACE in the STREETS rally.
Sprinkling rain Thursday did not dampen protesters’ spirits at the Putnam County Courthouse as they made their voices heard peacefully.  PEACE in the STREETS protest organizers Tevel Adams and Dar…

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