LEXINGTON, Ky. (LEX 18) — Protests against police brutality are continuing Lexington for the 11th straight night on Monday. The protests are in the wake of the recent deaths of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor.
The crowds are smaller than the weekend crowds as expected.
Once again, barricades are set up outside the police department and there are no signs of police officers.
Barricade set up outside the police department, but once again, no sign of officers. #protests2020 @LEX18News pic.twitter.com/3i6LflkSqo
— Mike Valente (@ValenteLEX18) June 9, 2020
At one point, protesters were blocking off traffic at Main Street and South Broadway.
Protesters blocking traffic at Main and S Broadway. #protests2020 @LEX18News pic.twitter.com/WkrJbA35pO
— Mike Valente (@ValenteLEX18) June 9, 2020
Protesters visited Cheapside, an area where black slaves were sold hundreds of years ago. There, protesters paused and listened to a recording of "Lift Every Voice and Sing."
Protesters are pausing to listen to a recording of “Lift Every Voice and Sing,” often referred to as the Black National Anthem. #protests2020 @LEX18News pic.twitter.com/XoBjq7EgTg
— Mike Valente (@ValenteLEX18) June 9, 2020
