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St. Louis protesters hold ‘White Allies Only’ rally
Protesters chanting “white silence is violence” marched through downtown St. Louis Thursday night for a “White Allies Only” rally in the wake of the acquittal of a white police officer for fatally shooting a black man.
Organizers of the march said that people of many races were angry about the acquittal of officer Jason Stockley, in addition to being upset about the treatment of African Americans in the city.
Protesters marched near Busch Stadium as 50,000 fans filed into the venue where “Piano Man” Billy Joel performed his popular ballads.
Demonstrators outside complained about segregation in the city.
“When you look at the history of St. Louis, the racial divide is very intentional,” Jennifer Sherer said while holding a “black lives matter” sign.
The protest is the latest of several since last Friday, when a judge acquitted former police officer Stockley, who is white, in the 2011 shooting death of 24-year-old Anthony Lamar Smith.
via: http://nypost.com/2017/09/21/st-louis-protesters-hold-white-allies-only-rally/