Black Lives Matter: Pictures from Langley Park protest as Perth rally gets underway - The West Australian
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The Black Lives Matter rally is underway in Perth, with at least 8000 people expected to gather in Langley Park this afternoon.
The protest is going ahead despite pleas from the Police Commissioner, WA Premier and the Prime Minister that such a large gathering risks sparking a COVID-19 outbreak.
The Chinese community have donated around 11,000 masks to prevent the spread of coronavirus, as organisers insist they are taking precautions to ensure social distancing measures are in place.
Among those marching will be WA Health Minister Roger Cook’s wife Carly Lane.
Cook revealed his wife, who is Aboriginal, would be taking part in the rally on The West Live with Jenna Clarke this week. Cook said he will not take part.
This was despite Premier Mark McGowan toughening his stance on Saturday’s event, which aims to raise awareness about Aboriginal deaths in custody, but said he would not ban the protest.
Black Lives Matters protest at Langley Park. Credit: Daniel WilkinsBlack Lives Matters protest at Langley Park. Credit: Daniel WilkinsBlack Lives Matters protest at Langley Park. Credit: Daniel WilkinsThe Black Lives Matter protest Rally has kicked off in Perth. Credit: - Justin Benson-Cooper / The Sunday TimesPictures of Black Lives Matter Rally on Langley Park in Perth. Credit: Ross Swanborough. 130620A protestor is given a mask before the Black Lives Matter protest at Langley Park. Credit: Ian MunroProtesters at the BLM protest at Langley Park. Credit: Ruby Vance/ TwitterBlack Lives Matter protest in Perth. Credit: Danielle DodsonThis photo by 7News reporter Elle Georgiou shows thousands gathering for the Black Lives Matter rally. Credit: Elle Georgiou/ TwitterA large crowd is gathering for the Langley Park protest. Credit: CrowleyMGThe Black Lives Matter protest in Perth today. Credit: Daniel HarveyStop Deaths in Custody sign. Credit: Bridgette McGuireTame Impala’s Kevin Parker has joined the protest.The huge crowd at Langley Park. Credit: Hannah CrossThe BLM crowd at Langley Park today. Credit: Josef C HerbertThousands gather in Langley Park for the Black Lives Matter protest. Credit: Tim Clifford/ InstagramThousands have turned up for the Black Lives Matter rally in Perth. Credit: The West AustralianSpeakers at the Black Lives Matter rally in Perth.A rainbow over the Swan River during the BLM protest in Perth today.A pram with an ‘I take naps but I stay woke’ sign. Credit: Danielle Dodson.Crowds packed into Langley Park despite the weather.A ‘black lives have always mattered’ sign.Police have taken the names of two young children after they spray painted the Victoria Avenue with ‘BLM’ ahead of the march. Credit: The West AustralianA sign held up during the BLM protest at Langley Park. Credit: Emmaleesteer/ InstagramSpeakers during the BLM protest. Credit: Bridgette McGuireInfluencer Bridgette McGuire. Credit: Bridgette McGuire/ InstagramA young girl holds up a sign during the BLM protest. Credit: Tyrahmhausia/ InstagramA Black Lives Matter sign held up during the downpour at Langley Park. Credit: Casey IsabelleA protester with an Aboriginal Lives Matter sign. Credit: Elle Keir/InstagramTeachers united at the protest. Credit: Thektownteacher/ InstagramProtesters at Langley Park. Credit: Abbey O’Donnell
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