Kirkwood Teachers Of Color Peace Walk
Since May 25, when George Floyd was killed by a police officer in Minnesota, America has been in a state of unrest. Protests in all 50 states continue daily to draw attention to issues of police brutality and the unfair and often fatal treatment of black citizens.
While several protests in St. Louis in the last several days have become violent — even resulting in a call for the National Guard from Missouri’s Gov. Mike Parson — on Saturday, June 6, thousands gathered in Kirkwood for a display of peace, allyship and support for the black community.
The Times was on-scene speaking with organizers and protesters and marching in support of black lives. Check out the photo gallery below for more scenes from the walk and read the full write-up here.
Photos by Diana Linsley unless otherwise specified.
Ariel Miller, daughter of event organizer Romona Miller
Ariel Miller (left) and Dr. Shonda Ambers-Phillips
Event organizers Dr. Shonda Ambers-Phillips (left), Roberta McWoods (center) and Romona Miller
Susie Wulf
Three-and-a-half-year-old Gavin and Erin Kurtz of South St. Louis City
Matthew Banks, Kirkwood High School band teacher
Judy Wickersham of Kirkwood and John Huxhold of Manchester
Elizabeth DonielleÂ
A view from the intersection of Geyer and Dougherty Ferry during the march. | photo by Bill Burckhalter
A view from the intersection of Geyer and Dougherty Ferry during the march. | photo by Bill Burckhalter
A view from the intersection of Geyer and Dougherty Ferry during the march. | photo by Bill Burckhalter
Robinson Elementary School principal Jennifer Sisul (right) attended the march, as did Dr. Angeline O’Neal-Hogrefe, who will succeed Sisul effective July 1. | photo by Melissa Wilkinson
Event organizer Dr. Shonda Ambers-Phillips delivers remarks before the march. | photo by Melissa Wilkinson
Organizer Roberta McWoods delivers remarks before the march. | photo by Melissa Wilkinson
Organizer Romona Miller delivers remarks before the march. | photo by Melissa Wilkinson
A family stands on Geyer Road during the march to share their voices with signs. | photo by Melissa Wilkinson
Photo by Ron Glazer
Photo by Nancy Wess
Photo by Nancy Wess
Photo by Nancy Wess
Photo by Nancy Wess
Photo by Nancy Wess
Event organizers Dr. Shonda Ambers-Phillips, Roberta McWoods (center) and Romona Miller in front of Kirkwood High School./photo courtesy of Roberta McWoods
Thousands gathered for the march./photo courtesy of Kirkwood School Board President Darnel Frost
Many participants held signs in support of Black Lives Matter during the walk./photo courtesy of Roberta McWoods
Thousands held signs in support of Black Lives Matter during the walk./photo courtesy of Roberta McWoods
Thousands gathered for the peaceful protest./photo courtesy of Bryan Painter
Thousands showed support for Black Lives Matter during the peaceful protest./photo courtesy of Bryan Painter
Kirkwood School District administrator Bryan Painter (left) with his family at the Kirkwood Teachers of Color Peace Walk./photo courtesy of Bryan Painter
Kirkwood School District employees, along with community members, showed their support for Black Lives Matter, during the Kirkwood Teachers of Color Peace Walk on Saturday, June 6. Pictured from left to right: Wallace Ward, Heidi Meckes, Mil Hood, Deborah Holmes and Ginger Cayce./photo courtesy of Ginger Cayce
