Great work by the folks (Katie O’Connor, Brad Kutner, Graham Moomaw, etc.) posting up photos and video from Richmond this morning. Thanks!
That flagged out Smith & Wesson belongs to Richmond's Edward Perry, who says slavery was legal longer under the American flag than CSA pic.twitter.com/smNSSiuLj9
— Graham Moomaw (@gmoomaw) September 16, 2017
Dudes debating secession over here pic.twitter.com/UeA0y5kfDh
— Graham Moomaw (@gmoomaw) September 16, 2017
— Graham Moomaw (@gmoomaw) September 16, 2017
And we’re back pic.twitter.com/7lkRAmwel5
— Graham Moomaw (@gmoomaw) September 16, 2017
New Confederate flag guy just showed up pic.twitter.com/wc5F5esWln
— Graham Moomaw (@gmoomaw) September 16, 2017
Away from all the screaming, there is some actual civil discussion going on pic.twitter.com/5R2z2HdAhU
— Graham Moomaw (@gmoomaw) September 16, 2017
Protestors have left – folks dispersing live – #rva0916 https://t.co/b2C7DR4fP1
— BK (@BradKutner) September 16, 2017
I’m here on the West side of the #leeMonument where the confederate folks of gathered – live #RVA0916 https://t.co/OB8S0txP4h
— BK (@BradKutner) September 16, 2017
Officers from @RichmondPolice stand at the ready on the east side of the #leeMonument #RVA0916 pic.twitter.com/sKORXHWo3w
— BK (@BradKutner) September 16, 2017
Maggie Walker march arrives at Monument A r – live #rva0916 https://t.co/sBe2bYqIsA
— BK (@BradKutner) September 16, 2017
“Robet E Lee despot represent men!” – mid-march chant #rva0916 pic.twitter.com/Q4CgW7WIv6
— BK (@BradKutner) September 16, 2017
Whole lotta free speechin going on pic.twitter.com/aioHwajFWa
— Graham Moomaw (@gmoomaw) September 16, 2017
There are a few other pro-Confederate people scattered in the crowd. They’re hanging back, not joining comrades up front pic.twitter.com/9WYFFlWeiW
— Graham Moomaw (@gmoomaw) September 16, 2017
Weird vibes out here pic.twitter.com/zKutBfZXKK
— Graham Moomaw (@gmoomaw) September 16, 2017
Cops trying to avoid the appearance of creating a line pic.twitter.com/mdfLhMndId
— Graham Moomaw (@gmoomaw) September 16, 2017
Cops stepped in to create a buffer zone. Pro-Confederates were kinda getting pinned on the fence pic.twitter.com/7QYoVUWM2Z
— Graham Moomaw (@gmoomaw) September 16, 2017
“No nazis in our-va” #rva0916 pic.twitter.com/cRLGJ0d3Kb
— BK (@BradKutner) September 16, 2017
Counter protestors head up Grace street, heading to Stuart Ct. @richmondpeaceed #RVA0916 pic.twitter.com/pCc2Y4weTw
— BK (@BradKutner) September 16, 2017
Chant of #BLM erupts https://t.co/DWNpW3cEz6
— BK (@BradKutner) September 16, 2017
Marchers continue to mill around the Lee monument, while different speakers tell their personal stories (sign says “fucking Lee-eave”) pic.twitter.com/jwuI4BeTIr
— Katie O’Connor (@KatieDemeria) September 16, 2017
Marchers stop by police fence; much smaller group located on the other side of the monument. Leaders invite up anyone to speak pic.twitter.com/iixLTSZVrh
— Katie O’Connor (@KatieDemeria) September 16, 2017
— Katie O’Connor (@KatieDemeria) September 16, 2017
Friendly interaction with police; remove potential weapons before going in; “No Trump, no KKK no racist USA” chants pic.twitter.com/o6j2uuqwP7
— Katie O’Connor (@KatieDemeria) September 16, 2017
Now that they’ve reached Stuart Circle, “Hey hey, ho ho, racism has got to go.” pic.twitter.com/aOYjzZSBfM
— Katie O’Connor (@KatieDemeria) September 16, 2017
Group warns of safety, having each other’s backs as they make their way toward Lee statue pic.twitter.com/kYizaTSfrI
— Katie O’Connor (@KatieDemeria) September 16, 2017
Pro-Confederates asking sleeveless shirt guy, a Richmond local, to leave cuz he’s jawing with folks pic.twitter.com/IIEmll8ulD
— Graham Moomaw (@gmoomaw) September 16, 2017
Pro-Confederate group trying to calm down sleeveless shirt dude. They say he didn’t come with them pic.twitter.com/AQ8eQZkwzA
— Graham Moomaw (@gmoomaw) September 16, 2017
Police snatched this person up in like two seconds for bringing out a mic and cussing at pro-Confederates pic.twitter.com/KEvgeZU2Uv
— Graham Moomaw (@gmoomaw) September 16, 2017
Crowd is starting to move to barricades between Stuart and Lee monuments pic.twitter.com/gevvIPSnEA
— Katie O’Connor (@KatieDemeria) September 16, 2017
Announce that other groups can engage in more action if they wish pic.twitter.com/2AmiF6UiFX
— Katie O’Connor (@KatieDemeria) September 16, 2017
“There are only 12 or so neo-confederates” to huge applause to the crowd pic.twitter.com/LNyUH5U4Ki
— Katie O’Connor (@KatieDemeria) September 16, 2017
Marchers reach VCU, Harrison Street #RVA0916 pic.twitter.com/J1zjCriYX2
— Katie O’Connor (@KatieDemeria) September 16, 2017
Just as people comment that the March is silent, chant of “Black Lives Matter” rises pic.twitter.com/x2L2N3k9nM
— Katie O’Connor (@KatieDemeria) September 16, 2017
— Katie O’Connor (@KatieDemeria) September 16, 2017
With drums and chants of “Robert E Lee doesn’t represent me,” marchers reach Stuart circle pic.twitter.com/CWGcrs1lKo
— Katie O’Connor (@KatieDemeria) September 16, 2017
“If we don’t get it?” “Shut it down!” pic.twitter.com/Mp20HfEkRU
— Katie O’Connor (@KatieDemeria) September 16, 2017
Crossing Broad Street, picking up more VCU supporters as they go #RVA0916 pic.twitter.com/lYSioQmfrz
— Katie O’Connor (@KatieDemeria) September 16, 2017
Marchers now on Grace, passed Ryland Avenue, getting closer to monuments, chanting “what do we want?” “Justice!” pic.twitter.com/ZBoKkNnVtF
— Katie O’Connor (@KatieDemeria) September 16, 2017
Coming to you live from Lombardy and monument – #leeMonument #rva0916 #rva https://t.co/MGpy1incGJ
— BK (@BradKutner) September 16, 2017
I count 4 pro-Confederate folks here so far pic.twitter.com/cgr409uBPM
— Graham Moomaw (@gmoomaw) September 16, 2017
CSA 2 is here, semi-automatic rifle in two. Showing cops gun permits now pic.twitter.com/mllwabEG3t
— Graham Moomaw (@gmoomaw) September 16, 2017
Trucks blocking alleys too pic.twitter.com/IeZWudKgzW
— Graham Moomaw (@gmoomaw) September 16, 2017
More garbage trucks on the south side of #leeMonument at N Allen and Park pic.twitter.com/JrjRD2Lj3R
— BK (@BradKutner) September 16, 2017
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