CLARKSVILLE, Tenn (CLARKSVILLENOW) – A group of peaceful demonstrators will conclude their activities on Wilma Rudolph Boulevard after 14 weeks.
The protests began in the wake of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor’s deaths at the hands of law enforcement. Since May 30, the group has gathered every afternoon on Wilma Rudolph Boulevard in front of Governor’s Square Mall to draw attention to important issues in the community and hopefully bring change.
Group organizer, Maurice Stegall, said they are holding a peaceful protest in an effort to spread love, happiness and joy. Stegall said a lot of people don’t understand why we are standing out here.
“Our mission is to put unity back into the community and we’re going to do it through peace, love and unity. I’m standing for equality and justice for all, fighting all of the good battles for what’s right,” said Stegall.
Since the protests began, public figures, including Mayor Joe Pitts and his wife Cynthia, councilwoman Valerie Guzman and state senate candidate Doug Englen, have visited the site to speak with with protesters.
According to a Facebook event page, the final day of protest will feature a DJ, food trucks and a host of speakers beginning at 5 p.m.