Laura Jedeed (Misanthrophile)

The Black activist on the megaphone, who redirected the protest away from the waiting cops, takes a moment to remind the crowd to stay tight and take care of each other. Leave no one behind I really like the energy tonight

I especially like the acknowledgement of exhaustion So often people say, we aren't tired, try to get the crowd to say it too, get mad if they don't say it loud enough The truth is the protesters are all so tired. Bone-weary They carry on anyway, and that should be celebrated

A call for shields to the front. The march takes its time, gets ready, gets tight before advancing further

DJ LRAD claims they've seen criminal activity, specifically throwing projectiles This simply has not happened. There has been nothing but marching tonight. There have been no confrontations They announce that the overpass is closed and encourage protesters to leave

DJ LRAD repeats that the overpass is closed, as if the protesters weren't just standing here not trying to pass Doesn't matter. They'll say whatever they want in their press release tomorrow, just like they always do