Afternoon-long MLK Day march ends at State Capitol
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UPDATE: After being thwarted by state troopers in efforts to get onto Interstate 94, Black Lives Matter Minneapolis was leading a march down University Avenue on Monday afternoon that ended at the State Capitol.
The marchers, after trying in vain to get onto the freeway, returned to University by way of Hamline Avenue, where they halted briefly to stage a “die-in” on the bridge that crosses I-94.
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Several students marched including Daniel and Matt, both 15. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B7umCmFCcAAW_TL.jpg
by Nicole Norfleet via twitter 1/19/2015 5:02:27 PM -
Matt Myaribo, 15, soph at Champlin Park High: "I think most black males are going to face discrimination @ one point."by Nicole Norfleet via twitter 1/19/2015 5:05:21 PM
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Daniel Afolabi, 15: March helps bring people together. "If MLK didn't do what he did we wouldn't be here." His 2nd time marching for MLK.by Nicole Norfleet via twitter 1/19/2015 5:09:34 PM
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Ceremony about to start. Statewide MLK Day Celebration will include speeches from Gov. Mark Dayton and others, music, poems.by Erin Golden via twitter 1/19/2015 5:13:18 PM -
The 25th #MLKbreakfast in Minneapolis will be rebroadcast in MN on @tptMN tonight at 8pm @UNCF @TPT #MLKDay http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B7uZOIUCMAEYPwn.jpg
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Chief Smith: "MLK's legacy is so important for all of us esp. in today's society, all the things that are going on nat. even locally."by Nicole Norfleet via twitter 1/19/2015 5:22:21 PM
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A few hundred people are here at the statewide MLK Day celebration. It's starting with prayers from four different religious leaders.by Erin Golden via twitter 1/19/2015 5:25:18 PM
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The police are thanking the protesters for cooperating...by Libor Jany via twitter 1/19/2015 8:43:23 PM -
Common's "Glory" is blasting from a pair of speakers.by Libor Jany via twitter 1/19/2015 8:44:50 PM
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At University Ave. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B7vZCZ5CYAAPFKq.jpg
by Erin Golden via twitter 1/19/2015 8:45:16 PM -
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A light rail train is making its way along University as crowd is turning into University and heading east http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B7vZPJZCAAAZD_u.jpg
by Nicole Norfleet via twitter 1/19/2015 8:46:07 PM -
The march has swung back onto University, heading east. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B7vZjHKCUAA3Wwy.jpg
by Libor Jany via twitter 1/19/2015 8:47:34 PM -
Marchers back on University eastbound #ReclaimMLK #BlackLivesMatter @StarTribune http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B7vZkEYCAAAandu.jpg
by Leila Navidi via twitter 1/19/2015 8:47:34 PM -
The statehouse, the marchers' final destination, is still 2.5 miles away.by Libor Jany via twitter 1/19/2015 8:49:53 PM
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Ericka Cullars-Golden, mother of Marcus Golden, marching and carrying a picture of her son http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B7vaWL1CEAAgESs.jpg
by Nicole Norfleet via twitter 1/19/2015 8:50:58 PM -
Demonstrators are approaching Griggs, and Gordon Parks High. Trains are still running by the way.by Libor Jany via twitter 1/19/2015 8:52:51 PM
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Black Lives Matter March from Snelling to the Capitol @startribune #onassignment
by Richard Tsong-Taatarii via Instagram 1/19/2015 8:55:53 PM -
Protest organizer brings water to police officers at front of march. "You're so kind," officer says. "That's what I'm talking about."by Erin Golden via twitter 1/19/2015 8:57:44 PM
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Chanting "Marcus Golden matters!" His mother said she is out here "to support everyone in the cause."by Nicole Norfleet via twitter 1/19/2015 8:58:48 PM
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Police have shut down the Lexington-University intersection. Marchers are a few minutes behind them.by Libor Jany via twitter 1/19/2015 9:01:15 PM
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Marchers dancing at University and Lexington Parkway. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B7vdjUrCAAApu-D.jpg
by Erin Golden via twitter 1/19/2015 9:04:59 PM -
They are playing my jam right now. No lie. Nas featuring Lauryn Hill. "If I Ruled The World." Some dancing.by Nicole Norfleet via twitter 1/19/2015 9:05:17 PM
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Demonstrators have taken over the intersection: Some are dancing and singing along to Nas' "If I Ruled the World."by Libor Jany via twitter 1/19/2015 9:06:10 PM
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If you don't know, Marcus Golden's mother is a part of the St. Paul police reserves. Said even after her son was killed she would continue.by Nicole Norfleet via twitter 1/19/2015 9:07:36 PM
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March/ impromptu dance party soundtrack has switched to Lauryn Hill. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B7vep66CQAAHbm0.jpg
by Erin Golden via twitter 1/19/2015 9:09:54 PM -
Yep, they are doing the "Cupid Shuffle." http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B7vfX4gCEAATA9Y.jpg
by Nicole Norfleet via twitter 1/19/2015 9:12:55 PM -
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Singing "We Shall Overcome" http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B7vhwexCAAA4-sw.jpg
by Nicole Norfleet via twitter 1/19/2015 9:23:21 PM -
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Now marching on both sides of University #ReclaimMLK #BlackLivesMatter @StarTribune http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B7vh9jHCQAIEwQl.jpg
by Leila Navidi via twitter 1/19/2015 9:24:17 PM -
Protesters have made it to Rev Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd outside Capitol http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B7vuGSmCEAAdy1_.jpg
by Nicole Norfleet via twitter 1/19/2015 10:17:16 PM -
Throwing up peace signs http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B7vulnBCIAEJVlR.jpg
by Nicole Norfleet via twitter 1/19/2015 10:19:25 PM -
March has paused at Capitol. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B7vu0jmCAAAq9-v.jpg
by Erin Golden via twitter 1/19/2015 10:20:27 PM -
Young marchers out front. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B7vvZBzCEAAqE3L.jpg
by Erin Golden via twitter 1/19/2015 10:22:58 PM -
People are surrounding Marcus Golden's family in a group hug http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B7vwL4_IIAEYMYp.jpg
by Nicole Norfleet via twitter 1/19/2015 10:26:23 PM -
"Group hug" around the family of Marcus Golden, who died in St. Paul police shooting. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B7vwMU0CcAALBoj.jpg
by Erin Golden via twitter 1/19/2015 10:26:41 PM -
Organizers are estimating there's 2k people here. Now gathering in front of Capitol building.by Nicole Norfleet via twitter 1/19/2015 10:31:37 PM
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Rally now at the Capitol #ReclaimMLK #BlackLivesMatter @StarTribune http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B7vx19TCUAIbi9G.jpg
by Leila Navidi via twitter 1/19/2015 10:33:40 PM -
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Organizers asking for Chris Lollie to come up. He's supposedly the first speaker. He was arrested by St. Paul police in skyway. Sued.by Nicole Norfleet via twitter 1/19/2015 10:38:19 PM
