(Angela Sterritt/CBC)Vancouver residents have added their voices in solidarity with Black Lives Matter following a wave of gun violence in the U.S. Hundreds gathered at the Vancouver Art Gallery to hear speeches and sing together. Those who gathered for Black Lives Matter outside the Vancouver Art Gallery on Sunday, July 10, 2016 sang, heard speeches and brought signs. People attending a gathering in solidarity for Black Lives Matter outside the Art Gallery talked not only about violence in the U.S. but how people can connect with one another in Vancouver despite their race or background. #blm #blacklivesmatter #Vancouver #vanpoli pic.twitter.com/GigUzLYbVw — @AngelaSterritt"People sang about hope and talked about not just the shootings in the States but also the situation here in Vancouver," said CBC reporter Angela Sterritt who was at the event.

Source: CBC News July 10, 2016 22:18 UTC