Megans character is a 6-year-old Black girl named Gabrielle. There's no word whether any protesters were hurt. This latest event was organized by the Somali Students Association at Middle Tennessee State University. Megan is also a wife and mother of two young boys who she hopes shes inspiring with her very unique and historic career. Dozens of speakers, including Nashville Mayor John Cooper, spoke for nearly two hours to a crowd of thousands protesting against police brutality and racism after the death of George Floyd. As teens, we feel like we cannot make a difference in this world, but we must.. Nashville has three of the eight policies in place. Water bottles fly through the air. There are no officers. Suddenly, 90 percent of the crowd disperses and rushes the tunnel of the Music City Center, the massive convention center that anchors downtown Nashville. It was a glorious day of unity.. legislative leaders and law enforcement haveurgedeveryoneto remain peaceful, law enforcement are braced for the possibility of armed protests at the Tennessee Capitol, legislative leaders and law enforcement are urging peopleto remain peaceful, issued an internal bulletin warning of nationwide protests, impeached by the House of Representatives, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. In the court's most closely watched and controversial case in years, a majority of the justices all of whom were appointed by Republican presidentsheld that the right to end a pregnancy was notfound in the text of the Constitution nor in the nation's history. Editors picks Five states in the Southhave passed laws called trigger bansthat would outlaw most abortions, with some exceptions such as extreme medical emergencies,shortly following a ruling overturning Roe. Soon after meeting online, the young women began FaceTiming one another and decided to form the coalition Teens4Equality. Metro Nashville police officers surrounded Central Precinct wearing riot gear on Saturday, June 6, in anticipation of demonstrators during the March For Justice. On May 30, 2020, scores of local, state and federal law enforcement officers stood ready to protect the Constitutional right of every citizen to engage in peaceful protests, said U.S. Attorney Wildasin. Not one. Severe storms, flash flooding possible in TN, Fishermen impacted by Old Hickory boating accident, Man free on bond arrested on gun, drug charges, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information, WKRN News 2 Now @ 10pm (M-F): 12am 12:30am, Good Morning Nashville Weekends: 7am 9am, Good Morning Nashville 8am (Sat. 1998 - 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. | All Rights Reserved. In a joint statement issued Friday, Drake and THP Col. Matt Perry assured Nashville residents that their agencies will be ready to respond to keep the public safe. Protests turned into damage, destruction and vandalism, affecting. One faction of protesters confronts another. As a warning, much of it has explicit language. The group behind the call for change is Campaign Zero. NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) - A Hendersonville man charged with setting the Metro Courthouse on fire during the May 30, 2020, protests has been sentenced to federal prison. Phil Helsel. She was fatally shot by police in Louisville, Ky., on March 13. An anti-racism protest at Indian Springs High School in San Bernardino turned unruly and led to a campus safety officer deploying pepper spray on students . The Tennessean Demonstrators gather in downtown Nashville to protest Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade June 24, 2022, 7:13 PM Demonstrators gather in downtown Nashville to. The Nashville Fire Department says four people were treated, and one person taken to the hospital, for heat-related illnesses. The group tells WPLN News the purpose is to stand in solidarity against injustices locally and on a national level. The event began peacefully Saturday afternoon. 63. The Canucks are 22-30-4. And thats how easy it is to do something like this., Meet Jade Fuller, Nya Collins, Zee Thomas, Kennedy Green and Emma Rose Smith. Thats what we want, loudly, like a woman in labor. I dont see how this ends without escalating. Jones believes Delke's reduced sentence is not adequate for the crime. Abortion in the South:If Roe v. Wade is overturned, how soon could abortion become illegal across the South? She said Sesame Street is able to break down complicated and sensitive topics that children can understand. Outgoing President Donald Trump, who lost the presidential election, said he will not attend the ceremony. As teens, we are desensitized to death because we see videos of black people being killed in broad daylight circulating on social media platforms. Police cars being smashed now. They sat quietly for about 20 minutes and then left. A man armed with a hunting bow pointed the weapon at protesters in Salt Lake City on Saturday and police said he'll be facing charges. demonstrators clashed with police one week ago, Somali Students Association at Middle Tennessee State University, Black Musicians March Through Music Row To Protest Racial Inequality And Police Brutality, In Photos: Nashville's 'I Will Breathe' Rally, From Daytime Unity To Nighttime Chaos, Thousands March Through Downtown Nashville In Youth-Led Demonstration Against Systemic Racism, What's Next For A Lead Organizer Of Nashville's 'I Will Breathe' Rally. Mohamed Gure, an organizer, makes the first speech of the day at a downtown Nashville protest march. It wasn't until 2020 that the program had its first Black female puppeteer, Megan Piphus. Just up the street a slew of young people break into another boot store, both white and black. Those who came for justice went home. But the impression is made that the police will employ whatever show of force the moment calls for. Stand with your brothers. Nashville Tennessean 0:00 1:38 Law enforcement is bracing for the possibility of armed protests at the Tennessee Capitol on Sunday. I move forward and momentarily stand at the entrance of the courthouse lawn, cops in a solid line on the other side. What is justice and what is terrorism? No words. Then, officers on six horses enter the line. NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - The beloved children's show 'Sesame Street' aired its first episode in 1969. Daymar Taylor, the young son of a black father, holds a sign that reads, Please, I need my dad.. ], Say his name George Floyd; his name George Floyd!. I think about all the white protesters I saw running away, while the black people stood to look fear in the eye. Metro police said several people have been arrested near the precinct, but they did not give any details on the arrests. Copyright 2023 Penske Business Media, LLC. The demonstration appears to be winding down. Around 9:30 p.m., the damage moved further downtown. Why are flags at half-staff at the TN State Capitol? White girls climbing telephone poles. The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time Now is the time for our tears. Just days ahead of President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration, local, state and federallaw enforcement are braced for the possibility of armed protests at the Tennessee Capitolon Sunday. Copyright 2023 WSMV. All Rights reserved. Nashville Mayor John Cooper declared a state of civil emergency after protesters set a fire inside Metro Courthouse. The Tennessee Highway Patrol said it will be visible on Capitol grounds to maintain public safety and ensure property is not damaged. Tennessee legislative leaders and law enforcement haveurgedeveryoneto remain peacefulduring the transition of presidential power. On Now: Live Local & National News. Protest underway outside the Tennessee Capitol in Nashville (FOX 17 News) NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) Protesters are rallying for social justice outside the . Six teenagers organized and led a 10,000-person protest in Nashville against racism and police brutality Thursday the largest in recent history, according to The Tennessean. This video doesnt capture the energy. Police said one drone operator was charged for flying too low over crowds on Lower Broadway. Nashville police issued a 10 p.m. curfew in the city on Saturday night after protests turned violent and City Hall was set on fire. The Predators are coming off a loss in the waning seconds Sunday against the Minnesota Wild in a Central Division matchup. A marcher named Chris stands on the John Seigenthaler Pedestrian Bridge, holding a sign that visually displays the common rally chant Hands up, dont shoot.. The hardliners fall back a bit, and the white kids run like they have all day. A man accused of setting fire to Nashville's Historic Courthouse during protests Saturday night has been arrested, police announced Sunday. He says immigrants are often faced with disparities that are brought on by the same biases that harm black communities. Protesters are asked to bring signs that read End White Silence or Black Lives Matter.". Culwell, who as a pedal-tavern driver downtown is acutely aware of the police presence in the citys tourist district, documented the events in real time via Instagram Live. Follow here for Sunday updates from the Tennessee Capitol in Nashville. They claim if these policies are put into place across the country, police violence would decrease by 72 percent. Wesley Somers, 25, was arrested on charges of felony . Shaye Conner, 25, stands with a collage of photos and newspaper articles. I make my exit to the side where three heavily armed officers yell confusing orders while clutching their rifles. and last updated 7:19 PM, Aug 09, 2021 NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) The protests of last summer have often been compared to the civil rights movements of decades earlier. A small group began to break the windows of Margaritaville and breaking into a neighboring business on Broadway. Floyd died moments later and his last words were, "I can't breathe. A man accused of setting fire to Nashville's Historic Courthouse during protests Saturday night has been arrested, police announced Sunday. The increased focus on possible protests comes after a riot erupted at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6. "The Together Movement" and "Pounding 4 Change" hosted the rally, which started at 2:33 p.m. Organizers said they chose this start time because the numbers add up to 8, which represents a new beginning in the Bible. "Is this the kind of Nashville we are?". A 54-year-old topless woman was arrested in Nashville for allegedly throwing cigarettes at protesters in the city's downtown Wednesday afternoon, a local ABC affiliate reported. It will include a moment of silence which is expected to take place at the Metro Courthouse and a march through Broadway and other downtown areas. Graffiti is everywhere, with mostly white men in their twenties tagging surfaces with Fuck 12, ACAB, Fuck Trump, and BLM.. "It is our firm belief that those individuals defacing and destroying public property after the rally were not a part of the original event," a statement read in part. Children played a game of tag as other people walked through the area. In the nine o'clock hour, about a dozen Tennessee Highway Patrol SUVs rolled into downtown and circled Legislative Plaza, which was empty except for a small church group packing up to leave after doing homelessness outreach. Mohamed Gure, an organizer of Nashvilles March For Justice, makes the first speech of the day. I dont see no riot here.. Several minutes later, police arrived and sprayed what appears to be tear gas to disperse the crowd and blocked access to the front of the Courthouse. NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) - To enhance safety and security in the Lower Broadway entertainment district, more than 100 merchants . Watch live: Protesters, supporters gather after Roe v. Wade overturned by Supreme Court Nashville Tennessean 0:00 0:59 In a landmark decision Friday morning, the U.S. Supreme Court overturned. After reaching 5th Street, a small group then turned down 5th and broke three windows at Ryman Auditorium. It looks like demonstrators have painted several messages on a barrier and wall in front of Music City Center. Somers, along with other protesters, began breaking windows and spray painting graffiti on the courthouse facade. [Watch live video above of the protests]. We have been dealing with racism and police brutality for a long time, says John Smith, a black Nashvillian, who also helped organize the rally. The plan is to meet at Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park at 4 p.m. Thursday, have a moment of silence for those who have died, then begin marching to the National Museum of African American Music at 4:30 p.m. But murdering George Floyd isnt right. Metro Nashville Police Chief John Drake wrote in a letter to Metro council members that the department will be closely monitoring possible protests planned in Nashville. Several masked Tennessee state troopers wearing chest-mounted body cameras are on site andMetro Nashville patrol cars are posted at the corners of nearby streets. NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) A rally in downtown Nashville may have began peaceful, but the night did not end the same way. It's unknown at this time how many people were arrested. Nashvilles march concluded shortly after 4 p.m. Saturday after spirited but peaceful demonstrations across downtown. I cant fall in line with either police brutality or burning down the courthouse, so where do I stand? The young women quickly bonded over their shared outrage over the death of George Floyd the Black man who died last week in Minneapolis after a white police officer knelt on his neck. A post shared by Ryan Culwell (@ryanculwell) on May 30, 2020 at 6:11pm PDT. This [police brutality] is not something that started today, says Mohamed Gure, an organizer. That march then headed to Metro Police Central Precinct on Korean Veterans Boulevard. Natalie Neysa Alund is based in Nashville at The Tennessean and covers breaking news across the south for the USA TODAY Network. They try to set fire to it, but it doesnt catch. Program Note:In order to fulfill our obligations to our cable, satellite, and telco partners,on January 12, 2023 WKRN News 2 will begin making its newscasts and locally produced programming, including Local on 2, available on wkrn.com two hours after their live broadcast over-the-air. Metro Nashville police said the move was to. Give Light and the People Will Find Their Own Way, Donate to the Salvation Army Red Kettle Challenge, Storm 5 Alert: Several waves of storms though Friday afternoon (3.1.23). The threat comes on the heels of the deadly Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol riot and just days before President-elect Joe Biden is to be inaugurated Wednesday. Some of the images we've captures can be seen below. About suppertime, on the steps of the downtown Nashville police station, a black man in a blue shirt emerges from the crowd and screams at the barricade of police, When are you gonna say youre fucking sorry? But that's when the rally turned violent, with police cars smashed, windows broken, and graffiti spray painted across buildings and cars. The protesters traveled about 2 miles between 2 and 4 p.m., crossing the John Seigenthaler Pedestrian Bridge and chanting in front of the police departments Central Precinct, in the middle of the street on Lower Broadway and outside of the Metro Courthouse. Teens and organizers read poems and gave emotional speeches. A loud white kid with no shirt who has been stirring things up along the fringes dons a vest. Then small groups of black men follow suit. Demonstrators often came close to lines of police officers in riot gear, but there were no conflicts. Piphus said the response from Black viewers has been a positive one. Demonstrators stand in the middle of Melrose Avenue on Saturday night in Los Angeles. Tense. The crowd is younger now. I dont see a way for this event to dissolve without catastrophe. When I catch up with the head of the crowd, theyre shattering the windows of a hat shop and throwing hats into the air like its graduation day. pic.twitter.com/V7u9AsypcS, Damon Mitchell (@damonmtll_) June 6, 2020. A 25-year-old white man captured on video setting fire to the Metro Nashville courthouse was charged on Sunday with felony arson and vandalism. Two suspects were arrested in Tennessee for sex trafficking a 17-year-old girl who had been reported missing. We want to hear it. The sun is gone now, and its harder and harder to know who is there to protest and who is there to agitate. The state Capitol is located in the heart of downtown Nashville at 600 Dr. M.L.K. I get there to find groups of white kids breaking windows and running away. 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(WKRN) - Protestors surrounded a Nashville hat store on Saturday following a controversial post on Instagram. "Those who came for justice went home," writes singer-songwriter Ryan Culwell, who witnessed Saturday's peaceful rally devolve into violent altercations. Nashville FOP release statement on the 'indefensible actions' of the Minneapolis Police, Unrest over George Floyds death continues for fourth day. All rights reserved. Theres a moment when the peaceful protest shifts, and Im no longer a part of it anymore. Ryan Culwell tapped into a sense of national angst on his incisive 2018 album, The Last American, but it was nothing like the fever-pitch emotion he experienced firsthand on Saturday when riots broke out in Nashville following a peaceful protest against police brutality and the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis. Its members include many from the regions Muslim community, who say they want to show solidarity with African Americans. I remember that experience so vividly of making children laugh and smile and also learning something. On Thursday, people at the teens protest held signs that said, Black lives matter, Justice for George Floyd, and End white silence, according to WTVF. The men and women who had been asking the hard questions earlier are also gone. At about 3:50 p.m., organizers on the bullhorn said the event had ended and the group began its move back to the pedestrian bridge and the public parking lot where the event began, next to Nissan Stadium. The incident was caught on camera. A prior march on Thursday, organized by teens, was estimated at more than 10,000 people. Theres a slight pause to weigh if they even have the authority to stop us. WATCH LIVE: Fox 17 News, Nashville | WZTV WATCH LIVE: Fox 17 News, Nashville by Kaylin Searles July 11th 2016, 12:55 PM PDT (Fox 17) Watch Fox 17 Newscasts from 4:30am-9am, 5:30-6pm and. This comes after the recent killings of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor that have sparked outrage and led to rallies around the country calling for equality and an end to police brutality against African Americans. UPDATE: Teens 4 Equality is planning a Black Lives Matter protest slated for the 4th of July in downtown Nashville as protesters with the Nashville Freedom rally also gather on Broadway. Around 8 p.m., our Sky 5 cameras captured several people trying to start fires inside windows which were broken hours earlier. May 30, 2020. pic.twitter.com/VWDyuvdR2F. Last week the agency FBIissued an internal bulletin warning of nationwide protests,citing possible plans for armed protests at all 50 state capitals and in Washington, D.C. Investigators believe some of the potential protesters are members of extremist groups. The group says it will play music outside of the museum before marching to the State Capitol. A few fuck yeahs and a hand clap follow. The hatWRKS hat shop in Nashville is on 8th Ave S. and the owner. But Im a 40-year-old white guy my daughters only had to worry for a single night. Protesters say they're upset former Metro officer Andrew Delke accepted a plea deal, rather than go to trial for shooting and killing Daniel Hambrick three years ago. The marchers even received waves and supportive fist pumps from restaurant patrons on downtown rooftops, as the organizers gave short speeches. Copyright 2020 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. The event began with chants and remarks on 3rd Avenue North, where the bridge connects into downtown. NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) On Sunday afternoon, a group of people gathered outside the Justice A.A. Birch Building to call for criminal justice reform. "So we have identified the subject in the video and will be. Those are: banning choke holds, requiring de-escalation, requiring warning before shooting, exhausting all other means before shooting, recognizing the duty to intervene, banning shooting at a moving car, requiring use of force continuum and requiring comprehensive reporting. On Now: WSMV Breaking News. Copyright 2020 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. According to the United State Department of Justice, Wesley Somers, 26, was sentenced to five years in prison, followed by three years of supervised release. After about 10 minutes, the horses file out and the crowd calms instantly. Metro Police announced a 10 p.m. curfew, and soon after that time, began to arrest people who refused to leave, using additional tear gas to continue to disperse crowds. This is a pattern. The group is promoting the end of what they call discriminatory policing practices in Nashville and Davidson County, and would like to see more cultural education. When are you gonna say youre fucking sorry? The officers stare a thousand yards beyond the man. Passersby were enjoying the nearby Legislative Plaza. White kids climb telephone poles. In the event of a protest, the MNPD said it will monitor activities at the Capitol and work withstate and federal partners to ensure the rights of citizens to hold peaceful rallies and protests are protected, but do not cross into violating the law. A thirtysomething white male is attempting repeatedly to shatter the window of a boot store. Wake up to the day's most important news. Additionally, a statue of Edward Carmack was also torn down at the state capitol, and WeGo Public Transit shut down the Central bus station and suspended all bus operations for the remainder of service on Saturday evening after 8 p.m. Mayor Cooper commented on the fire late Saturday evening, before eventually declaring a civic emergency. They also traveled to the Metro Courthouse, damaged last week, where more speeches were given and a moment of silence was held. A fire was also set inside the courthouse. One man skateboarding on police cars. NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) On Sunday afternoon, a group of people gathered outside the Justice A.A. Birch Building to call for criminal justice reform. Here's what we know. It has been called Dr. Seuss Day because of this. They say the ultimate goal is to end racism, along with the disparities in policing practices. 2023 BuzzFeed, Inc. All rights reserved. A few hundred people are marching today in downtown Nashville after crossing the pedestrian bridge over the Cumberland River. There has to be a more peaceful way, but the more peaceful way was mocked. "Between now and the presidential inauguration on January 20, we will be maintaining a heightened posture to monitor for any emerging threats to the (Tennessee) region.". Biden also said this week he would nottake an Amtrak train from Delaware to Washington for his inauguration because of security concerns. Edit: Riot police and police on horse just showed up. NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) A Hendersonville man charged with setting the Metro Courthouse on fire during the May 30, 2020, protests has been sentenced to federal prison. WSMV4 Live Events. Finally, police removed the horses. The group Teens 4 Equality hopes to bring students and the community together to rally and support the Black Lives Matter movement. Protesters have smashed windows of downtown Broadway bars including Margaritaville. Loud banging. He fails again and again. For the next hour many protesters remained there, some tearing down lamp posts. I walk down First Avenue along the Cumberland River. Group of black men just put on bullet proof vests. Theyve been watching me on Instagram standing between the two enemies and they have been worried. The street was shut down Thursday morning and businesses. However, we just supported the amazing young girls who planned it.Please go to teens.4.equality on Instagram and show them some love !!! I am staying farther back. Police have been patient. It's what they want to see in Nashville. We all met on Twitter, Collins said. We thank all the folks who are praising us for todays protests. Its sad that we have to go through this, says Taylor. That group began to walk down the street, setting fire and looting the Boot Barn, and breaking the windows of several businesses. The 100 Best Albums of 2022. We wanted to show people that no matter how old you are you have a voice and can make a change, Emma Rose Smith told HuffPost. Culwell, who as a pedal-tavern driver downtown is. That stance was echoed by Rondriquez White, a co-founder of Black Lives Matter Nashville. Somers then reportedly sprayed an accelerant into the fire, causing the fire inside the courthouse to spread quickly. Jade Fuller, Nya Collins, Zee Thomas, Kennedy Green, Emma Rose Smith and Mikayla Smith ages 14 to 16 met on social media, Collins told Nashville's WTVF news station. pic.twitter.com/5N41SrlQ4h, Rachel Iacovone (@racheliacovone) June 6, 2020. Water bottles being thrown. Chants getting louder. They plan to protest outside of the home of Judge Monte Watkins next. A leaked draft of a U.S. Supreme Court opinion against Roe v. Wade has sparked nationwide protests Well over 1,000 protesters rallied at Legislative Plaza in Nashville and marched to the. Law enforcement has ramped up securityconsiderably in preparation for the inauguration. Chris Pizzello/AP. MORE: Broadway businesses vandalized, looted during protests. We now know that just. During the May 30th protests, several people gathered in front of the Nashville City Hall, also known as the Metro Courthouse. She appeared on national television throughout the years showcasing her ventriloquism skills. 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