The two most prominent leaders of the Detroit protests rejoined marchers on Saturday after taking a couple of days off for planning.
The marches against police brutality haven't stopped without Tristan Taylor and Nakia-Renne Wallace in attendance, but crowds have been smaller.
A larger contingent showed up Saturday when protesters gathered near Detroit Police headquarters at 4 p.m.
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The last two nights featured crowds of about 200. There have been no arrests and the marches have been peaceful since Detroit police chief James Craig said he would not enforce curfew. That curfew expired Sunday.
9:20 PM: Drawing to a close
Another peaceful night of protest in Detroit is drawing to a close. Protesters are back near Detroit Police headquarters for a series of speeches before disbanding for the evening.
7:45 PM: Support from a militia
The march has drawn a coalition of different groups over the past couple of weeks, including the Militia of Love, which is marching with protesters Saturday night.
The group is heavily armed and open carrying. A member told a Free Press reporter they support the protesters.
7 PM: A change in direction
The protesters had to change their plans and start marching in a different direction after police warned them about potential issues with other groups.
The group was marching west up down Michigan Avenue, intending to head into Southwest Detroit. However, police told them there was a large group of Highwaymen motorcycle club members down the road at an event and police weren't thrilled about the two groups running into each other. about the safety of protesters.
The protesters about-faced and started marching east back into downtown Detroit.
6:30 PM: March starts
After more than two hours of speeches, protesters have taken to the streets, heading out from the intersection of Michigan and Third, near Detroit police headquarters.
The last speech came from organizer Nakia-Renne Wallace.
"These battles can be long... history has taught us that," she said. "If we stay on it, we will win. This is a historical turning point. It's our responsibility to turn it."
“Anytime that we’ve seen progress ... it has been because of our ability to take the streets.” She says it doesn’t matter who is in office, protesters will only get results if they stay in the streets. “We didn’t get a .... thing from being nice."
4:30 PM: Public tribunal for DPD coming Saturday
Detroit Will Breathe will hold a public tribunal for the Detroit Police Department's response to protesters next Saturday, speakers announced.
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They also called for protesters to let Detroit City Council members know their objections to renewing a contract for facial recognition throughout the city before a Tuesday council meeting.
4:30 PM: Speakers begin
As is normal, Saturday's marches begin with a series of speeches. A crowd of several hundred people have gathered to listen and to march.
Speakers are stressing unity between those out marching and want to make sure they are all peaceful and rallying to the same cause.
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