'Show Up For Racial Justice' March Planned In Bernardsville

BERNARDSVILLE, NJ — A peaceful march is being planned on Saturday in Bernardsville to put an end to racial injustice following the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

"It's as simple as showing up in solidarity. Your body in motion matters. Your voice matters. It's time to speak up for Black and Brown Americans because they are exhausted," wrote Gina Oreficé Beltz, who is organizing the event. "Silence won't erase the inconvenient truth of police brutality in America. Only action can. Together with one another we can move forward on the long journey to justice."

The march will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and assemble at the Bernards High School and stop at the Millicent Fenwick statue where there will be a vigil set up before ending in front of the train station where the Farmer's Market will be held.

All participants must remain on the sidewalk and can not block traffic. They are encouraged to bring signs, positive energy, cowbells, megaphones, water, umbrella/poncho, sunblock.

Participants must also wear a facial mask, maintain social distancing and remain peaceful.

"Come in peace, spread love, show up all day, or for an hour. Bring your children (it's important for them to see this and be a part of the change)," Beltz wrote.

For more information on the march click here.

This march follows the killing of Floyd, 46, when then Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin kneeled on his neck for nearly nine minutes. Video, which captured Floyd saying "I can't breathe," went viral, and sparked the nationwide protests. Read More: All 4 Minneapolis Officers Charged As Protests Continue

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