Columbia Protests: Demonstrators Rally Against George Floyd Death

COLUMBIA, MD — Protesters blanketed downtown Columbia, from the mall to Merriweather, Tuesday afternoon for a demonstration following the deaths of George Floyd in Minneapolis and Tony McDade in Florida.

The demonstration was organized by HoCo For Justice, a youth collective that condemns white supremacy.

Participants gathered off Little Patuxent Parkway near the AMC Columbia parking lot around 4 p.m. and planned to march to the Columbia lakefront. Those marching against police brutality and white supremacy were asked to adhere to social distancing best practices.

See the view from above the Columbia protest recorded by WJZ and a broadcast on the ground from WMAR.

The HoCo For Justice Vigil and March for Black Lives was slated for 4 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday.

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See Also:

• George Floyd's Death Condemned By HoCo Police, Executive Ball
• Howard Community College President's Message On The Death Of George Floyd