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June 2020
THE GRAYLING PROMOTIONAL ASSOCIATION Planted flowers across the city last week. Pictured (l-r) are Becky Walrath, Judy Marchlewiczk, Gail Swope, Sharon Klinger amd Natalie VanGuilder. Standing in the back is Kathy Nofzinger. - Photo by Tracy Constance
Strengthening the communities of Northeast Michigan Vol. 11, Issue 6
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BLM protests come to Grayling By Mark Constance GRAYLING - Hundreds of people were arrested at the end of May and beginning of June over the weekend as protesters and police clashed in cities across America after the killing of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police sparked multiple rallies and riots. Mayors of major cities from across the nation, including Detroit, imposed curfews, and at least 12 states, as well as Washington, D.C., activated National Guard troops. However, Grayling was not one of the cities where protests turned
violent. Brie Molaison of Grayling said the community was receptive to the protest. “Although we live in a community that is fairly untouched by racism, police brutality and social injustice, we felt it was important to show our solidarity with the black community,” she added. According to Associated Press, Floyd was handcuffed behind his back and prone when former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin knelt on his neck for more »See BLM PROTESTS on page 4
(Above) Brie, Ophelia, Blaise Molaison, Mary Kay Blaauw, Nycki Reynolds, Autumn Robson, Savanah Klapeck (Right) Kristine Kerwin holding a sign supporting equal justice for all.
(Above) Mary Kay Blaauw (Left) Hundreds of people peacefully gathered in Hart Plaza downtown on Sunday, May 31. ~Photo courtesy Autumn Rodriguez-Constance