Thousands of people took to the streets of downtown Ottawa Friday, marching in solidarity against anti-black racism and police brutality. CBC Ottawa asked some of those protesters why they felt compelled to come out and make their presence felt. Inga Bikura of Ottawa holds her protest sign at a rally against police brutality and anti-black racism on June 5, 2020. A protester who identified herself as Kwanzaa holds a sign outside Parliament Hill during a massive rally against anti-black racism and police violence on June 5, 2020. And we need change, and we need real change more than empty words.

Source: CBC News June 05, 2020 23:37 UTC