Justice for Jacob Blake rally held in Kenosha to counter Pres. Trump visit

09/01/2020 Rachel Kennedy Civil Rights 0

KENOSHA, Wis. (CBS 58) — A justice for Jacob Blake celebration took place near 28th Avenue and 40th Street on Tuesday, Sept. 1. The event was held in the same area Blake was shot in the back seven times by Kenosha Police Officer Rusten Sheskey on Sunday, Aug. 23.

Organizers say the demonstration is a show of solidarity against President Donald Trump’s visit to the city.

The Blake family and community members want to make sure @POTUS’s visit to #Kenosha doesn’t overshadow the healing process. A peaceful gathering w/a food drive, clean-up and other events taking place. #JacobBlake pic.twitter.com/eK01HXzsYC
— Christine Flores (@CFlores_tv) September 1, 2020

@RevJJackson has arrived to the event in #Kenosha. The community gathering is taking place at the scene of #JacobBlake’s shooting. pic.twitter.com/xmbJ7fFFlZ
— Christine Flores (@CFlores_tv) September 1, 2020

Source: CBS

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