Anti-racism protesters lined up along the east and west ends of the Georgia and Dunsmuir viaducts early Saturday morning for a rally in support of Black Lives Matter and defunding police forces. The protesters declined to comment to CBC News, but said the protest was peaceful, and held signs with slogans like "Care not cops," "Support Black trans women," and "Defund VPD." Access to several adjacent roads has been blocked, though local residents are permitted access. Access to several adjacent roads has been blocked, though local residents are permitted access. Starting in the 1920s, it was a cultural hub for Vancouver's Black community, anchored by local businesses and the African Methodist Episcopal Fountain Chapel.

Source: CBC News June 13, 2020 18:45 UTC