Following Saturday’s protests in Dayton to protest the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis, people took to social media to express their opinions on the violence and vandalism that took place in downtown.
Here’s what they had to say:
Chief Biehl: We had peaceful protestors who wanted to get their message across, but we had some people who wanted to participate in civil disorder and dangerous situations.
— Dayton Police Dept. (@DaytonPolice) May 31, 2020
There are ways to have your voices heard and do it while abiding by the law.
People using the #JusticeForGeorgeFloyd protests in #Dayton as an excuse to act a fool. What does this display have to do w/ justice? https://t.co/7Hk2mlCaqJ
— Jasmine Destiny (@jasdestiny) May 31, 2020
Alright I’m writing this post because there’s some misconceptions about the #Dayton protests. I was there from about 3pm until about 8:30. I saw no instances where protestors were violent with police. However the police were repeatedly violent with no provocation.
— Zeeb (@ZeebTweets) May 31, 2020
The Commissioners and I were glad to stand with the people of Dayton for justice today. pic.twitter.com/5RYSqIbPqL
— Nan Whaley (@nanwhaley) May 30, 2020
the first police brutality story i heard of. 2011, in Dayton Ohio the police threw Kyle English off of a bridge & said it was suicide. pic.twitter.com/Zl20KjjiaB
— bre 🇭🇹 (@fatgyallbre) May 30, 2020
Yesterday was beautiful.. I’m proud of the city coming together as one ✊🏽 #blacklivesmatter #JusticeForGeorge #Dayton pic.twitter.com/93zDHOB3F5
— Deezy (@trunkboideezy) May 31, 2020
Peaceful protest being shutdown in Dayton, Ohio. Being pushed out. pic.twitter.com/WRUd6X4KWl
— мarιѕѕa #BLM (@UmAlleyam) May 31, 2020
I’m really praying for my city 🌃 #DAYTON
— IT’S THE KING 👑 (@JerryTaste2) May 31, 2020
#Dayton folks please comment ⬇️ where donations can go to support the protests, bail bond funds, etc. A few friends and I have been researching but haven’t been able to find anything local @ywcadayton @udhumanrights @DowntownDayton #daytonprotests #blacklivesmatter #daytonohio
— Keri Good (@kerilgood) May 31, 2020
I am going to use this crappy medium to try and tell the story of the #dayton #protests this afternoon. Things started off near the federal courthouse, with a decent crowd (300 perhaps?) chanting and waiving signs. The police were present, but restrained, and watching... pic.twitter.com/W4cEBXOwzD
— Miguel Gomez (@prplmnkydw) May 30, 2020
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