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"Justice for George Floyd Rally" - Main Street - Frostburg, Maryland – June 2, 2020
On Monday morning, June 2, 2020, about 100 people showed up at the corner of Center and Main Streets in downtown Frostburg, Maryland to protest the death of George Floyd by a Minneapolis, Minnesota police officer. Chants included "Remember George Floyd," "Black Lives Matter" and "All Lives Matter."
As with a Cumberland, Maryland event held on May 31, 2020, the event was peaceful and focused upon the participants’ desire for "justice" surrounding the death of Floyd as well as an investigation of and reform as it pertains to policing policies within African-American communities. There were quite a few Frostburg "locals" among the group, as well as many students, staff or faculty associated with nearby Frostburg State University.
The event was organized by Jahlil Scott. Representatives from the City of Frostburg Police Department were invited to attend and did so. In addition the Frostburg Commissioner of Public Safety, local clergy and a representative from the Office of United States Senator Benjamin Cardin were also present.
Photograph by Albert L. Feldstein - June 2, 2020