George Floyd protests in Delaware
Part of George Floyd protests
DateMay 28 – June 13, 2020
(2 weeks and 2 days)
Location
Delaware, United States
Caused by

This is a list of George Floyd protests in Delaware, United States.

Locations

Camden

On June 9, a group of protesters marched along U.S. Route 13 in Camden, blocking traffic and defying police orders. 21 protesters were detained, including Dover Post reporter Andre Lamar.[3]

Dover

On May 31, over 200 protesters gathered in Dover outside the Dover Police Department and Delaware Legislative Hall before marching north along U.S. Route 13, causing portions of the road to be closed. Looting took place at two stores at the Dover Mall before police secured the mall. The protesters then made their way to the Delaware State Police headquarters. Mayor Robin Christiansen declared a state of emergency and issued a curfew going into effect at 9pm on Sunday night.[4][5]

On June 12, the Delaware Law Enforcement Memorial was damaged and urinated on.[6]

Frankford

On June 2, about 25 protesters laid down on their stomachs outside the Frankford Volunteer Fire Company's fire hall for nine minutes to honor George Floyd. Several police officers kneeled with them in solidarity. The group then gathered in the parking lot and stood in a circle as they recited the Lord's Prayer.[7]

Georgetown

On June 3, approximately 200 people gathered at the Georgetown Circle in Georgetown to peacefully protest police brutality.[8]

Middletown

On June 4, hundreds of people marched from Food Lion to Louis L. Redding Middle School in Middletown, with a rally being held there and later at the Middletown Police Station.[9] On June 7, hundreds of protesters held a march to protest police brutality and honor the memory of George Floyd. The event began with nine prayers to represent the amount of time Derek Chauvin's knee was on Floyd's neck while he was murdering Floyd, then the protesters marched from Broad and Main Street through downtown Middletown.[10]

Newark

On June 13, hundreds[11] of protesters gathered at Lumbrook Park and marched down Main Street and Delaware Avenue in Newark with an additional protest planned on June 14. The protest on the 14th would be the fourth protest in the city.[12]

Rehoboth Beach

About 30 protesters gathered in Rehoboth Beach at the Rehoboth Beach Bandstand on June 1. The protesters then marched to Rehoboth City Hall, with the crowd growing to 50 protesters.[13] A protest took place June 5 at 4 pm along Delaware Route 1 (Coastal Highway) by Southern Delaware Alliance for Racial Justice and Women's March Sussex, with up to 500 people in attendance.[14][15]

Seaford

On May 31, hundreds of protesters gathered in Seaford at Soroptimist Park and marched to Gateway Park and back to protest the murder of George Floyd.[16]

Wilmington

On May 30, hundreds of protesters peacefully marched and blocked part of Interstate 95 in Wilmington for several hours.[17] The protests were led by Black Lives Matter and Food Not Bombs.[17] Subsequently, on the evening of May 30, several dozens businesses in downtown were looted including a jewelry store, sporting goods store and local restaurants. Many businesses spared had "black owned" signs.[18] A police vehicle and personal vehicles of local residents were smashed including in the Trolley Square neighborhood.[19][20]

On May 31, Joe Biden and U.S. Representative Lisa Blunt Rochester toured the areas damaged in the protest and spoke with residents.[21]

On June 5, another protest was held in the Tubman-Garrett Riverfront park, and a march to the New Castle County Courthouse to inspire reform and honor the death of Jeremy "Bam Bam" McDole. McDole was a man using a wheelchair who was killed in 2015 by Wilmington Police.[22] Demonstrators also marched onto Interstate 95 and kneeled. Protesters were joined by several police officers, who walked with the group for 8 minutes. The protests were also attended by politicians including Governor John Carney, State Senator Darius Brown, Mayor Mike Purzycki, and U.S. Representative Blunt Rochester.[23]

References

  1. ↑ Robertson, Nicky (May 30, 2020). "US surgeon general says "there is no easy prescription to heal our nation"". CNN. Retrieved May 30, 2020.
  2. 1 2 Goldberg, Michelle (May 29, 2020). "Opinion - America Is a Tinderbox". The New York Times. Archived from the original on May 30, 2020. Retrieved May 30, 2020.
  3. ↑ "Attorneys, Delaware leaders denounce arrests of George Floyd protesters in Camden". The News Journal. June 10, 2020. Retrieved June 10, 2020.
  4. ↑ Lehman, Tom (June 1, 2020). "Day That Starts With Peaceful Demonstrations In Downtown Dover for George Floyd Also Sees US 13 Shut Down, Businesses Looted". Salisbury, MD: WBOC-TV. Retrieved June 1, 2020.
  5. ↑ Greene, Sean (May 31, 2020). "Curfew issued for Dover following Dover Mall being looted after crosstown protest march". Wilmington, DE: WDEL. Retrieved June 1, 2020.
  6. ↑ Phillips, Mike (June 12, 2020). "Delaware Law Enforcement Memorial in Dover vandalized". WDEL-TV. Retrieved June 13, 2020.
  7. ↑ Magill, Kevin (June 4, 2020). "Frankford sees peaceful demonstration amid national protest movement". Coastal Point. Retrieved June 29, 2020.
  8. ↑ "Peaceful rally in Georgetown protests police violence". Cape Gazette. June 4, 2020. Retrieved June 10, 2020.
  9. ↑ "UPDATE: Protest march planned in Middletown Thursday". Middletown Transcript. June 3, 2020. Retrieved June 12, 2020.
  10. ↑ "Ready to embrace 'uncomfortable conversations' hundreds gather in Middletown as protests against police violence continue". Delaware News-Journal. June 7, 2020. Retrieved June 9, 2020.
  11. ↑ Shannon, Josh (June 13, 2020). "Newark march calls for end to police brutality". Newark Post. Retrieved October 20, 2020.
  12. ↑ Shannon, Josh (June 13, 2020). "Newark march calls for end to police brutality". Newark Post. Retrieved June 18, 2020.
  13. ↑ "Protesters march at the Bandstand in Rehoboth". Cape Gazette. June 1, 2020. Retrieved June 1, 2020.
  14. ↑ Goebel, Taylor (June 1, 2020). "Rehoboth Tanger Outlets, Walmart, Lowe's close ahead of peaceful protest". Salisbury Daily Times. Retrieved June 5, 2020.
  15. ↑ Mavity, Ryan (June 5, 2020). "Protesters gather on Route 1 near Rehoboth". Cape Gazette. Retrieved June 5, 2020.
  16. ↑ "Peaceful protest for Floyd held on Sunday in Seaford". Morning Star Publications. June 4, 2020. Retrieved June 10, 2020.
  17. 1 2 Cherry, Amy; Phillips, Mike; Greene, Sean (May 30, 2020). "VIDEO | Protesters take over I-95 in Wilmington". WDEL 101.7FM. Retrieved May 30, 2020.
  18. ↑ Holveck, Brandon; Kuang, Jeanne; Newman, Meredith; Hughes, Isabel. "Wilmington assesses damage inflicted by George Floyd protests Saturday night". Delaware Online. Retrieved May 31, 2020.
  19. ↑ Hughes, Isabel; Kuang, Jeanne; Newman, Meredith; Gamard, Sarah. "Wilmington protest for Floyd turns violent; police order people off the streets". Delaware Online. Retrieved May 31, 2020.
  20. ↑ Talorico, Patricia. "'We're all safe now,' Bardea restaurant owner says after windows are smashed Saturday". Delaware Online. Retrieved May 31, 2020.
  21. ↑ Jacobs, Emily (June 1, 2020). "Joe Biden visits George Floyd protest sites in Delaware". New York Post. Retrieved June 2, 2020.
  22. ↑ Cherry, Amy; Greene, Sean; McAneny, DJ (June 5, 2020). "Why they showed up to Wilmington's peaceful protest". WDEL 101.7FM. Retrieved June 7, 2020.
  23. ↑ Newman, Meredith; Baker, Karl; Kuang, Jeanne (June 5, 2020). "Despite heavy rain, protesters march in Wilmington Friday, including with police at end". The News Journal. Wilmington, DE. Retrieved June 6, 2020.
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