Megathread 7/25: Protest updates and discussions

There are many planned protests happening today. Most of these are being planned on social media (FB and Insta). Pictures/Videos of any protests will be allowed to have stand alone posts, but will be locked. Have the discussions in this thread.

• The main protest gathering point is the place of the shooting, Baldwin and Willy Str. Several streets around this intersection are also blocked off.

• The protests have been moving. There will likely be traffic disruptions between any of the protest initial locations and the Willy St/Baldwin intersection. This will be happening all day. If you want to avoid any interactions with the protests or delays due to them, avoid the downtown and near east side.

• • Atwoodfest has officially been cancelled(FB link). The SASY neighborhood association (who are the people that put on Atwoodfest) have planned a Converge in Solidarity meetup at Goodwin Community Center Saturday at 11 then March to the Willy/Baldwin location.

• The Farmer's Market on the Square will be closing at 10am. FB Link.

• On the Capitol Square: Justice for Corey Ruiz Protest planned for Saturday 7/25 from 10-2 at the State Capitol.

• SATURDAY, JULY 25 | GLOW IN THE DARK MARCH 8:00 PM – 12:00 AM Meet on Willy Street for instructions. Wear ALL BLACK Bring glow sticks, LED lights, flashlights, and glow-in-the-dark signs or accessories. This movement remains peaceful, united, and committed to keeping the attention on Corey until meaningful accountability is achieved. One community. One voice. One purpose.