They used social media to get the word out.  Monday, June 1st, at the Nickel Plate Amphitheater, students in the Fishers area were organizing a Fishers Equity Awareness Demonstration, with the goal of urging change in the aftermath of George Floyd’s death in Minneapolis.  I don’t cover events in person much anymore, but this was one I needed to see for myself.

The event was scheduled 4-8pm, so I arrived around 6:15.  The marching was well underway.  The crowd was mostly students, but there were many families and some from the older generation there to support the young people

This was held literally across the street from police headquarters.  Officers were there and watching, but kept their distance.  I saw a very peaceful crowd, but one that was very clear that change is something America needs after what happened to George Floyd.

I have no estimate on the crowd, but there were a lot of people on hand.

Following the demonstration, Fishers Mayor Scott Fadness issued the following statement:

“Tonight, I witnessed our next generation come together to clearly voice their collective anger, frustration, and disappointment at previous generations’ inability to right the wrongs of the past. The conduct of these young people and their commitment to creating a better society for all gives me a glimmer of hope in this dark chapter of our nation. Our city is on a journey to create an environment where all people are treated with dignity. Tonight is a reminder that we must be willing to commit ourselves to that end.”

Below is a brief video of the march, and some photos as well.