26 Sep 2017 | 11:06 PM UTC
United States: Anti-racism march in Washington, DC, Sep. 30
Anti-racism protest to take place on September 30 in Washington, DC; associated marches and events across the country on October 1
Event
On Saturday, September 30, a March for Racial Justice will be held in Washington, DC. The march will begin with people gathering at Lincoln Park on Capital Hill between 10:00 and noon (local time). At 12:30 the demonstrators will march to the Capitol, past the Department of Justice, and end on the National Mall between 4th and 7th streets. A vigil will also be held at the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial at sundown. Expect an increased security presence in the vicinity of the march and transportation delays along the march route.
A series of associated marches will also take place across the country on Sunday, October 1. This includes events in New York City, Los Angeles (California), Annapolis (Maryland), Olympia (Washington), Houston (Texas), Tallahassee (Florida), and Providence (Rhode Island). Further information on the associated events and marches can be found here.
Context
Sociopolitical and racial tensions have been particularly high across the country since violence broke out at a Unite the Right rally organized by white supremacist groups in Charlottesville, Virginia, on August 12. One person was killed and at least another 19 injured when an assailant identified as a white nationalist intentionally drove a car into a group of counterprotesters. Multiple protests and counterprotests have taken place in the subsequent weeks, some leading to clashes between opposing sides and/or security personnel.
Advice
Individuals across the United States are advised to avoid demonstrations as a precaution, monitor local news for up-to-date information regarding the location of demonstrations, and anticipate traffic disruptions in the vicinity of any such gatherings.
