BOSTON (WBZ NewsRadio) — Dozens of peaceful protests are planned this weekend throughout Massachusetts, almost two weeks after the in-custody killing of George Floyd in Minnesota.
Saturday will mark the 11th night of demonstrations across the nation calling for justice for George Floyd and Breonna Taylor.
While there have been some incidents of violence following the peaceful protests in Massachusetts, Gov. Baker said "the vast majority" of attendees are peacefully exercising their First Amendment rights, and most have been wearing face coverings in the process.
Baker also thanked law enforcement, EMS, firefighters, and the National Guard, "for doing your jobs to protect your communities while ensuring others the right to speak out."
Here is a list of some of the peaceful protests planned this weekend across the Commonwealth:
Saturday, June 6th
10 a.m., Salem, MA - "Salem Stands With Black Lives"
12 p.m., Worcester City Hall - "Justice For George Floyd"
2 - 3 p.m., Burlington Town Common - "Peaceful Vigil/Rally to Support Black Lives Matter"
2:30 p.m. Chicopee, MA - Szot Park
3 p.m., Clinton, MA - "Peaceful Protest for George Floyd"
4 - 6 p.m, Cambridge, MA - "Rally and March"
5:30 p.m., UMass Boston Campus - "Justice for Black Lives Matter"
5 - 6 p.m. Westwood, MA - "Peace and Justice Vigil"
5 - 8 p.m., Brockton, MA - "Peaceful Protest & Vigil"
Sunday, June 7th
12 p.m., Holbrook, MA - "Prayer Rally and Vigil for George Floyd"
12 - 5 p.m., Framingham, MA - "BLM Protest"
1 p.m., Chelsea, MA - "March for Peace"
2 p.m., Norwood, MA - "Norwood United for Peace & Justice Vigil"
2:30 p.m., Milford, MA - "Peaceful Remembrance Vigil in Honor of George Floyd"
2 - 4 p.m., Whitman, MA - "Resisting Racism Peaceful Protest & Vigil"
2 - 5 p.m., Boyden Park, Boston "BLM Protest To Defund Newton Police"
3 p.m., Amherst Commons, "Educators For BLM"
3 - 5 p.m., Chestnut Hill, MA - "Public Witness: Stand In Solidarity Against Racism"
3 - 6 p.m., Medway, MA - "Medway Marches"
4 p.m., Westport, MA - "George Floyd Reflection Vigil"
4 p.m., Boston City Hall Plaza - "Unite Against Racist Police Terror"
4 - 5 p.m., Foxborough, MA - "Outdoor Yoga Class To Support BLM"
5 p.m., Needham, MA - "Vigil Memorial"
5 - 6 p.m., Hopkinton Town Common - "Peaceful Protests Against Racial Injustice"
5 - 7 p.m., Westborough, MA - "Anti-Racism Solidarity Vigil"
6 p.m., Hull, MA - "Hull Against Police Brutality"
6:30 - 8 p.m., Winchester, MA - "Peace, Unity & Justice"
7 p.m., East Somerville Public Library - "Candlelit Vigil"
7:45 - 8:30 p.m. Hull, MA - "No Place for Hate, Vigil For George Floyd"
This list will be updated.
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