Politics & Government
Hundreds Hold Vigil For Black Lives In Burlington
Local clergy organized a vigil in support of Black Lives Matter and those who have lost their lives to police brutality.
BURLINGTON, MA — Hundreds rallied in Burlington Tuesday at a vigil in honor of Black Lives Matter and victims of police brutality.
The vigil was organized by members of the Burlington Interfaith Clergy Group as a "peaceful, socially-distanced show of support."
Demonstrators lined Cambridge Street along the Common and Simonds Park. Attendees were asked to wear masks.
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Burlington Cable Access Television captured video of attendees kneeling in solidarity, which was done for 8 minutes and 46 seconds, the duration a Minneapolis police officer kneeled on the neck of George Floyd.
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"Thank you to everyone who came out today to take a stand against police brutality in support of black lives," organizer Angela Wells-Bean wrote after the event. "We had over 600 people!! Now we continue the work for racial equity and justice. #burlingtonforblacklives."
BCAT has more photos of the event here.
Christopher Huffaker can be reached at 412-265-8353 or chris.huffaker@patch.com.
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