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Rallies, Marches For Black Lives Matter Scheduled

Organizers are requiring all participants to wear masks and social distancing.

There will be unity and justice marches and rallies in the lower Hudson Valley this weekend.
There will be unity and justice marches and rallies in the lower Hudson Valley this weekend. (Lanning Taliaferro/Patch)

HUDSON VALLEY, NY — Among the events this weekend to call for unity and justice are three in the lower Hudson Valley. At 10 a.m. Saturday, the Bronxville Unity Walk in support of Black Lives Matter will begin.

The march will start at Leonard Morange Square near the train station and will end on the steps of village hall. Speakers will include village Mayor Mary Marvin. There will be road closures in the area. Masks must be worn and social distancing should be observed as much as possible.

In Greenburgh, the March for Justice and Change will begin at 4 p.m. Saturday at Greenburgh Town Hall, 177 Hillside Ave., and work its way to the Victory Tabernacle of Deliverance, 10 County Center Road. Organizers said all participants must wear masks and social distance. They also suggest to bring water, signs and your voice.

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On Sunday, the Black Lives Matter Say Their Names march will begin at 2 p.m. People should gather around 1 p.m. at Calvary Baptist Church, 32 West Post Road in White Plains. There will be a rally on Court Street (Main Street and Martine Avenue) in White Plains.

Organizers said the safe, peaceful family march and rally will be to "say the names of those killed and murdered because of unjust police actions."

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All marchers will be required to wear a mask and gloves and should bring a bottle of water.


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