Black Lives Matter

Black Lives Matter

June 11, 2020

Dear Editors, I write to thank and appreciate the young people who marched through Beardstown on June 3 in support of Black Lives Matter.… Login to continue reading Login…

Black Lives Matter, March for Justice, June 3, 2020, Beardstown

June 10, 2020

A Black Lives Matter march was held in Beardstown June 3. Speaking out against discrimination, participants then marched for over 3 miles. For 8 minutes… Login to continue reading Login…

A group of about 50 protesters took to the streets of Beardstown June 3. The march ended with the group kneeling in the street for eight minutes, 46 seconds to represent the last moments of Minnesota resident George Floyd’s life as he lay handcuffed with a police officer’s knee on his neck. (Photo by Brian DeLoche) For more photos go to News/ Photos Gallery.

Protesters take to Beardstown streets

June 10, 2020

Marked by tears, frustration, anger and a call for change, a rally for Black Lives Matter was held in Beardstown Wednesday, June 3, culminating… Login to continue reading Login…