BLM protest ends with unity message

  • Above: During the Black Lives Matter protest June 13 a group of Marble Falls High School 2020 graduates led the procession which made a three-block march from Johnson Park, along Main Street and back to the park. Photos by Connie Swinney/The Highlander
    Above: During the Black Lives Matter protest June 13 a group of Marble Falls High School 2020 graduates led the procession which made a three-block march from Johnson Park, along Main Street and back to the park. Photos by Connie Swinney/The Highlander
  • Left: A crowd of about 200 people including here at the pavilion seating area and the Backbone Creek side of Johnson Park attended the June 13 Black Lives Matter protest event in Marble Falls.
    Left: A crowd of about 200 people including here at the pavilion seating area and the Backbone Creek side of Johnson Park attended the June 13 Black Lives Matter protest event in Marble Falls.
  • Members of the community participated in the invocation which preceded the launch of the June 13 BLM protest co-organized by members of the Marble Falls High School class of 2020. Connie Swinney/The Highlander
    Members of the community participated in the invocation which preceded the launch of the June 13 BLM protest co-organized by members of the Marble Falls High School class of 2020. Connie Swinney/The Highlander
  • Pictured, from left, are Marble Falls Church of Christ Pastor Greg Neill, Marble Falls First Baptist Church Pastor Ross Chandler and protest speaker Calvin Richard.
    Pictured, from left, are Marble Falls Church of Christ Pastor Greg Neill, Marble Falls First Baptist Church Pastor Ross Chandler and protest speaker Calvin Richard.
  • A man, who identified himself as a military veteran, was in the audience to document the protest event, organized by local Black Lives Matter supporters, in Johnson Park in Marble Falls. Photos by Connie Swinney/The Highlander
    A man, who identified himself as a military veteran, was in the audience to document the protest event, organized by local Black Lives Matter supporters, in Johnson Park in Marble Falls. Photos by Connie Swinney/The Highlander
  • Above: A series of speakers, including faith-based community leaders spoke at the Black Lives Matter protest on Saturday at the pavilion stage adjacent to Backbone Creek in Johnson Park. Pictured are long-time resident Bessie Jackson (left) and Monique Breaux, who assisted a group of high school graduates with organizing the protest.
    Above: A series of speakers, including faith-based community leaders spoke at the Black Lives Matter protest on Saturday at the pavilion stage adjacent to Backbone Creek in Johnson Park. Pictured are long-time resident Bessie Jackson (left) and Monique Breaux, who assisted a group of high school graduates with organizing the protest.
  • Local Black Lives Matter and 2020 Marble Falls High School graduates, from left, Bryce Laake, Shyann Brown and Mauri Harris co-organized the local event which featured speakers in Johnson Park and a protest March along Main Street.
    Local Black Lives Matter and 2020 Marble Falls High School graduates, from left, Bryce Laake, Shyann Brown and Mauri Harris co-organized the local event which featured speakers in Johnson Park and a protest March along Main Street.
  • Right: Marble Falls Mayor John Packer shared accolades about the protest organizers and offered words of support for local first responders and law enforcement during the Black Lives Matter Peaceful Protest June 13 at Johnson Park.
    Right: Marble Falls Mayor John Packer shared accolades about the protest organizers and offered words of support for local first responders and law enforcement during the Black Lives Matter Peaceful Protest June 13 at Johnson Park.
  • Above: Law enforcement from area agencies provided security for the protest event in Marble Falls on June 13. Pictured, from left, are: Marble Falls Police Officer Connor Du Coty; Burnet County Sherff’s Office Deputy Kyle Ciolfi; Texas Department of Public Safety Trooper Steven Petrick; and Marble Falls Police Officer Max Johnson.
    Above: Law enforcement from area agencies provided security for the protest event in Marble Falls on June 13. Pictured, from left, are: Marble Falls Police Officer Connor Du Coty; Burnet County Sherff’s Office Deputy Kyle Ciolfi; Texas Department of Public Safety Trooper Steven Petrick; and Marble Falls Police Officer Max Johnson.
  • Below: Pictured, from left, are: Shanice Richard of Smoking for Jesus Ministry Christian School; Gabriel! Sordelet, a Faith Academy graduate; and Mario Harris, a Marble Falls High School graduate.
    Below: Pictured, from left, are: Shanice Richard of Smoking for Jesus Ministry Christian School; Gabriel! Sordelet, a Faith Academy graduate; and Mario Harris, a Marble Falls High School graduate.
  • Left: Marble Falls Police Chief Mark Whitacre and Marble Falls ISD Superintendent Chris Allen attended the protest and march June 13 in Marble Falls.
    Left: Marble Falls Police Chief Mark Whitacre and Marble Falls ISD Superintendent Chris Allen attended the protest and march June 13 in Marble Falls.
  • The BLM protest procession made its way from Johnson Park to downtown Marble Falls and back to the park.
    The BLM protest procession made its way from Johnson Park to downtown Marble Falls and back to the park.
  • Below: Pastor George Perry of St. Frederick Baptist Church in Marble Falls was one of the featured speakers at the protest event in Johnson Park.
    Below: Pastor George Perry of St. Frederick Baptist Church in Marble Falls was one of the featured speakers at the protest event in Johnson Park.
Conjuring images of a church tent revival, the Marble Falls Black Lives Matter protest on June 13 featured presentations by faith leaders, local government officials and community members calling for racial healing, change and spiritual enlightenment. One ofthe most emotionallycharged features of the event involved a moment of silence which lasted eight minutes and 46 seconds to symbolize the…

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