Posts published in October 2020

Today’s news summary: I Choose Love PDX rally, march on new courthouse, 6 arrested, questions raised about police conduct at Bend protests, Demetria Hester profile

KPTV: Group rallies in downtown Portland to promote peace, love and unity across the city

KATU: Six people arrested during march in downtown Portland

Portland Police has arrived, they are grabbing people & pulling them out of the crowd. The reason is unclear as of now. Police have not declared an illegal assembly yet. #PortlandProtests #PDXProtest #BlackLivesMatter pic.twitter.com/vu0y6ZrIeF

— Justin Yau (@PDocumentarians) October 5, 2020

Portland protest pic.twitter.com/42MHDAnIOM

— Sergio Olmos (@MrOlmos) October 5, 2020

One protester was shot in the face by sheriff's deputies with less lethal munitions behind the Justice center. Volunteer medics are attending to that person's injuries. *Post with Permission* #PortlandProtests #PDXProtest #BlackLivesMatter pic.twitter.com/WVlfA14NjZ

— Justin Yau (@PDocumentarians) October 5, 2020

OPB: Protesters see disparities after Bend police release man who pointed gun at Trump rally

OPB: Portland pulls officers from federal deputations, but legal questions swirl

Oregonian: ‘I’ve been fighting my whole life.’ Demetria Hester reflects on Portland protests and her lifelong activism

Today’s news summary: Silent ICE vigil at Waterfront Park, BIPOC mural event in Tualatin

KGW: Vigil, silent march held for ICE detainees in Portland

KOIN: Dozens gather downtown for abolish ICE march, vigil

There is a small vigil here on the Portland Waterfront. The vigil is dedicated to all peoples currently in the custody of ICE, or have died as a result. The speaker is addressing the misconduct she has experienced with ICE. #PortlandProtest #BlackLivesMatter #PDXprotests pic.twitter.com/wYRHjAUPU9

— Justin Yau (@PDocumentarians) October 4, 2020

Speaker & organizer Cid tells me about today's vigil on the Portland Waterfront. #PortlandProtest #BlackLivesMatter #PDXprotests pic.twitter.com/fTuAmnZ05B

— Justin Yau (@PDocumentarians) October 4, 2020

Vigil marchers have just arrived at the Salmon Street Springs, where a vigil for Michael Reinoehl was held earlier today. Crowds are now seated on the steps facing the river. #PortlandProtest #BlackLivesMatter #PDXprotests pic.twitter.com/61QNU9O1VX

— Justin Yau (@PDocumentarians) October 4, 2020

KOIN: BIPOC artists, students unite for Beaverton mural installation

Today’s news summary: 4 arrested in protest at Kelly building, PPB motorcycle runs over protester, report on police brutality at protests

KOIN: 4 arrested from ‘hostile crowd’ at Portland police building

Oregonian: Portland police officer drives motorcycle into protester blocking his path at Friday night demonstration

Protests this evening started at Laurelhurst Park. https://t.co/MLewvoKuSH

— Cory Elia (@TheRealCoryElia) October 3, 2020

An open mic blues performance in front of the MCSO building. It has been largely peaceful tonight, with little intervention from Portland Police. #PortlandProtest #PDXProtest #BlackLivesMatter pic.twitter.com/cjNmTG6MZv

— Justin Yau (@PDocumentarians) October 3, 2020

Here is a more stable video of motorcycle cop running over protesterhttps://t.co/s4qs5nta5j

— Johnn Thelefty (@Johnnthelefty) October 3, 2020

Vice News: The Casual Brutality of Protesting in Portland

Today’s news summary: Demonstration on anniversary of death of Patrick Kimmons, release of transcripts in Patrick Kimmons grand jury, US DOJ pursuing protesters under civil disorder statutes, more on federal deputization issue

KGW: Demonstrators honor man killed by Portland police in 2018 (Patrick Kimmons), call for change

Oregonian: Demonstrators gather in downtown Portland on 2-year anniversary of fatal police shooting (of Patrick Kimmons)

Oregon Public Broadcasting: Portland Officers Describe Witnessing Shooting Before They Killed Patrick Kimmons (release of grand jury transcripts)

Lot of energy on the street tonight, reminiscent of early days BLM marches pic.twitter.com/HNeyKEGyfM

— Beth Nakamura (@bethnakamura) October 1, 2020

Portland protest day 115 pic.twitter.com/cq9bB7pXzE

— Sergio Olmos (@MrOlmos) October 1, 2020

Hundreds gathered Wednesday night to hold vigil for Patrick Kimmons, who was shot and killed by Portland police in 2018. The vigil comes as Portland nears 120 days of protests against police brutality and racial injustice.

For @GettyImages pic.twitter.com/mypCVb1FdT

— Nathan Howard (@SmileItsNathan) October 1, 2020

Oregonian: Oregon’s U.S. marshal, U.S. attorney won’t cancel federal deputization of local, state officers

Oregon Public Broadcasting: US Justice Department cracks down on Portland protesters with law from civil rights era