George Floyd protests in Wyoming explained
| George Floyd protests in Wyoming |
| Partof: | George Floyd protests |
| Date: | May 29 – June 2020
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| Place: | Wyoming, United States |
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This is a list of protests in the U.S. State of Wyoming related to the murder of George Floyd.
Locations
Casper
On June 3, approximately 300 protesters marched peacefully through downtown Casper.[3]
Cheyenne
On Friday evening, May 29, about 125 protesters attended a candlelight vigil in Cheyenne near the steps of the State Capitol.[4] Additional protests were held on May 30 and 31.[5]
Cody
On June 7, hundreds of protesters gathered in City Park, where they were surrounded by armed ex-police and military officers, but with no active police presence. The protesters held a moment of silence to honor George Floyd before marching peacefully around the park.[6]
Gillette
Approximately fifty people held a protest in Gillette on June 2.
Jackson
Over 150 people protested peacefully at Town Square on May 31.[7]
Laramie
Over 100 protesters marched through Laramie on June 2.[8] On June 4, hundreds of protestors walked the streets of downtown Laramie, with more events planned throughout the upcoming week.[9]
Riverton
About 100 protesters gathered at a park on June 1.[10]
Rock Springs
About 10 people protested peacefully on Dewar Drive on June 2.[11] [12] One protester admitted he thought he would be pelted with eggs, but stated that people had been honking their horns or waving their hands to show support. One protester, however, stated that there was some resistance and that they were followed after they were done protesting. On the other side of the street, near the Rock Springs Chamber of Commerce, another protest began with protesters holding signs saying "All Lives Matter" and "Support Our Police."
Sheridan
On June 5, about 500 people peacefully marched from the Sheridan County Fulmer Public Library to the Sheridan County Courthouse and back in support of Black Lives Matter. There was some animosity with some counter-protesters.[13]
Notes and References
- Web site: US surgeon general says "there is no easy prescription to heal our nation". Robertson. Nicky. May 30, 2020. CNN. en. May 30, 2020.
- News: Goldberg . Michelle . Opinion - America Is a Tinderbox . The New York Times . May 30, 2020 . May 29, 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200530044312/https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/29/opinion/george-floyd-protests-minneapolis.html . May 30, 2020 . live .
- Web site: Hundreds march through downtown Casper in silence to protest killing of George Floyd. Morgan. Hughes. Seth. Klamann. Shane. Sanderson. Casper Star Tribune. June 3, 2020 .
- News: Austin . Margaret . "Inexcusable:" Candlelight vigil remembers George Floyd's death . June 1, 2020 . Wyoming Tribune Eagle . May 30, 2020.
- Web site: Two peaceful protests in downtown Cheyenne amid national riots. WyomingNewsNow. May 31, 2020.
- Web site: Hundreds gather in Cody for Black Lives Matter rally. KULR-TV. June 7, 2020. June 12, 2020.
- Web site: Town Square gathering mirrors national protests of George Floyd killing. Tom. Hallberg. Jackson Hole News&Guide. May 31, 2020 .
- Web site: Laramie, Gillette, Rock Springs see protests over Floyd death. Andrea. Novotny. Gregory. Hasman. Chase. Galley. Wyoming Business Report. June 3, 2020. June 3, 2020.
- Web site: Hundreds Gather In Laramie To Protest Police Brutality. Maggie. Mullen. Wyoming Public Media. June 4, 2020. June 4, 2020.
- Web site: The latest: Protests in Wyoming. Casper Star Tribune. June 3, 2020. June 3, 2020.
- Web site: Peaceful Protest for George Floyd and Police Start in Rock Springs. Stephanie. Thompson. June 2, 2020.
- Web site: Laramie, Gillette, Rock Springs see protests over Floyd death. The Torrington Telegram. June 3, 2020 .
- Web site: Black Lives Matter: Peaceful march down Main Street. The Sheridan Press. June 5, 2020. June 14, 2020.
