Protests for October 7

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Summary

Two events took place during the day in Portland. The first, beginning at 11 am, was a BeautyBloc event providing beauty and grooming services to the community. Services included haircuts, nail painting, and MendingBloc, who provides clothe-mending services to the community, was also present. Coinciding with this event was a march led by Letha Winston, mother of Patrick Kimmons, at noon. This march usually takes place downtown, as it is a weekly event, but this time Letha led protesters to the Portland Police north precinct, where they listened to her speak.

In the evening, in lieu of a march, protesters were invited to gather at the Red House on Mississippi Ave. in north Portland. The Kinney family, who has lived in the house for decades, is fighting eviction and are receiving community support to occupy the house. At least one member of the family spoke to the crowd, as well as other black community members.

All-in-all it was a day of protests and self-care that went unimpeded by law enforcement intervention.

Scheduled Events

Timeline

Protesters gather near the Portland Police north precinct around noon, where a demonstration led by Letha Winston will be held.

In North Portland, a BeautyBloc event offering beauty and grooming services to the community is taking place.

The demonstration in the evening takes place at the Red House, where the Kinney family is fighting an eviction with support from the community.

Media

Present

Articles

The Appeal

CNN

The Hill

KOIN

NBC News

The Oregonian

Portland Mercury

Willamette Week

Police

Agencies Present

None

Munitions

None

Arrests

None

Charges

None