Saturday Protest Set To Counter ATL Councilman’s APD Celebration

ATLANTA, GA — A protest is scheduled for Saturday afternoon to send a message to Atlanta City Councilman Antonio Brown. He’s organizing an event to celebrate Atlanta police officers, but some are saying it's bad timing and poor taste in light of recent events between Black people and police.

Protesters are asked to wear all black, including shoes. Masks are required. They’ll meet at 12 p.m. at Center Hill Park, 2305 Donald Lee Hollowell Pkwy, NW.

The councilman is using taxpayers' money to host the celebration, said protest organizer and District 3 resident Je’ Wesley Day in a news release. “This shows Councilman Brown's blatant level of insensitivity to the #BreonnaTaylor case, her family and the unrest in our nation and city right now,” he said.

“How does a City Councilman march with protesters one day against police brutality and host a party in celebration for police the very next?”

He said the protest will be “organized, strategic and all are welcome.

“We will make them very uncomfortable at their own celebration,” read the news release. “Let's stand our ground while police are celebrating in Atlanta while black people, unarmed black people continue to be shot and killed in our nation and city.”

Recommended Safety Precautions:
Write #BreonnaTaylor on your left arm with a black marker
Write the jail support phone number (470.315.5409) on your right arm

Food, snacks, water, medics, chant captains, and assistants are needed. Donations can be made through CashApp: $JeWesleyDay or Zelle: 312-399-3344.

Councilman Brown is co-hosting what he’s calling a “Community Unity Appreciation Rally” at 12 p.m. at Center Hill Park as well.

“The event is being organized to show appreciation for the hard work and dedication provided by Zone 1 Atlanta police department and emergency personnel,” according to a Thursday city news release.