Summary
There were two different demonstrations outside of Portland tonight, one in Salem against hate groups and one in Eugene calling for justice for Aiden Ellison, a black teenager who was killed by a white man for playing loud music in Ashland, OR and Muhsin Sharif, who was shot by Eugene Police earlier this week.
In Salem, protesters gathered at the Capitol building, where they listened to speeches before marching. This demonstration unfortunately had the attention of right-wing individuals in the area and faced a lot of harassment and threats from passing cars as well as cars driving erratically and dangerously near protesters. Despite the threats, protesters marched to the new Salem Police precinct, where they drew in chalk on the grounds and taped letters addressed to Salem Police on the doors. This demonstration ended by around 8:30 pm.
In Eugene, protesters gathered despite the cold to listen to speeches and march to a vigil for Muhsin Sharif. This march, unlike the one in Salem, was not plagued by the presence of aggressive right-wing counter protesters, however there was a heavy police presence following the march. Fortunately police didn’t interact with the march or protesters for the duration of the demonstration, and it ended by around 9 pm without any incident.
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Salem, OR
A rally against hate groups and calling for police accountability begins in Salem at 5 pm.
I’ll be otg soon in Salem for the Rally Against Hate Groups and for Police Accountability. Check this thread for live updates ? pic.twitter.com/1ERwzIX78Y
— Alissa Azar (@R3volutionDaddy) December 5, 2020
I’m in Salem for a March against fascism pic.twitter.com/PFI6I1LRGL
— Melissa “Claudio” Lewis (@Claudio_Report) December 5, 2020
Crowd is gathered near the Oregon State Capitol building as they cheer on the speaker in agreement as he talks about his anger over the police murdering Black people. Right wingers sporadically drive by yelling slurs
— Alissa Azar (@R3volutionDaddy) December 5, 2020
Some protesters were attacked by right-wing individuals in the area.
But really shaken up. Please stay vigilant and in groups.
— Alissa Azar (@R3volutionDaddy) December 5, 2020
A man named Melvin just gave a beautiful speech about his life, being incarcerated as a Black man and how he’s been protesting and feeding the house less since. pic.twitter.com/D25VlyBgzy
— Melissa “Claudio” Lewis (@Claudio_Report) December 5, 2020
Feelings are tense. Security is sweeping the grounds, well aware of Salem’s history (Stop the Steal was recent, but there have been many Proud Boy rallies that turned violent). There’s also a desire to keep focus on the issue.
— Melissa “Claudio” Lewis (@Claudio_Report) December 5, 2020
Local activist Oni Marchbanks pic.twitter.com/ki8oEM3A94
— Alissa Azar (@R3volutionDaddy) December 5, 2020
Oni marchbanks
— Alissa Azar (@R3volutionDaddy) December 5, 2020
3/3 pic.twitter.com/zlQzm8B4Wq
Local activist who goes by Alex. Check out Latinos unidos siempre on Facebook Twitter Instagram for upcoming events 1/4 pic.twitter.com/oxDT1waWPW
— Alissa Azar (@R3volutionDaddy) December 5, 2020
Alex 3/3 not 4 jk pic.twitter.com/9Ijz9TwGku
— Alissa Azar (@R3volutionDaddy) December 5, 2020
Protesters begin preparing to march.
Getting ready for the march
— Melissa “Claudio” Lewis (@Claudio_Report) December 5, 2020
The organizer puts “security/de escalators” in the outside of the march. It’s nice to see de escalation on the same level as security
— Melissa “Claudio” Lewis (@Claudio_Report) December 5, 2020
Group is now marching. Lifted trucks with American flags, don’t tread on me flags and the likes continue to aggressively drive by and yell
— Alissa Azar (@R3volutionDaddy) December 5, 2020
A van drives erratically near the group of protesters, almost hitting multiple people.
Andddd an aggressive van almost just ran over multiple people and they did not care one bit. Everyone is ok.
— Alissa Azar (@R3volutionDaddy) December 5, 2020
Near hit. SPD does nothing. pic.twitter.com/JZdNAZoM1i
— Melissa “Claudio” Lewis (@Claudio_Report) December 5, 2020
Brief moment of silence as some activities take a knee. During the moment of silence a chud started yelling “FUCK ANTIFA!” pic.twitter.com/ZmMut5SOqX
— Alissa Azar (@R3volutionDaddy) December 5, 2020
Interesting sight ?
— Alissa Azar (@R3volutionDaddy) December 5, 2020
Moments after harassing activists this person got pulled over and was met with quite a few cops. pic.twitter.com/TI1bYztAfD
Protesters arrive at Salem Police’s new station at about 7:30 pm.
How did I get here? pic.twitter.com/uekRBVCx70
— Melissa “Claudio” Lewis (@Claudio_Report) December 5, 2020
One part of the group is interested in leaving a letter for SPD stating how Proud Boys gave broken the law. Other part of the group is actively engaged the fascists there and the cars. The group speaking scolds the group not listening.
— Melissa “Claudio” Lewis (@Claudio_Report) December 5, 2020
at the new police station where folks are writing messages on the ground with chalk for the police pic.twitter.com/kxDYJoyO0c
— Alissa Azar (@R3volutionDaddy) December 5, 2020
Letters posted on the new police stations windows pic.twitter.com/AbU9hWphaL
— Alissa Azar (@R3volutionDaddy) December 5, 2020
Big if true pic.twitter.com/X77JQJQ8OL
— Alissa Azar (@R3volutionDaddy) December 5, 2020
Your hero complex will never be fulfilled pic.twitter.com/1jIMD7w0nZ
— Alissa Azar (@R3volutionDaddy) December 5, 2020
By about 8:30 pm, the demonstration comes to an end.
This lead to friction throughout, as many dubbed this “cop collaboration”. Many others seemed not to know anything about the discussions with police, which left them feeling like they had no consented to their “help”.
— Melissa “Claudio” Lewis (@Claudio_Report) December 5, 2020
Eugene, OR
At the same time, a protest is also taking place in Eugene, Oregon.
Hey folks! It’s been awhile but I am back with another evening reporting for @Doublesided541 w/ @mgbelka & @jwcroxton. Thread?????? pic.twitter.com/LqWUEz4mL0
— Janusz -can’t walk without tripping- Malo (@Lopaka_Shaka) December 5, 2020
Cars are slowly arriving, and it’s cold af
— Janusz -can’t walk without tripping- Malo (@Lopaka_Shaka) December 5, 2020
A passerby yells a Black Lives Matter as they drove by
— Janusz -can’t walk without tripping- Malo (@Lopaka_Shaka) December 5, 2020
Just before 7 pm protesters begin marching in the street.
Call to get into the streets has been made
— Janusz -can’t walk without tripping- Malo (@Lopaka_Shaka) December 5, 2020
Good size crowd tonight pic.twitter.com/OnaVwEE5WG
— Janusz -can’t walk without tripping- Malo (@Lopaka_Shaka) December 5, 2020
— Janusz -can’t walk without tripping- Malo (@Lopaka_Shaka) December 5, 2020
“I don’t want to say another mother fucking name” is being chanted
— Janusz -can’t walk without tripping- Malo (@Lopaka_Shaka) December 5, 2020
They have a drum line pic.twitter.com/UII5TpK551
— Janusz -can’t walk without tripping- Malo (@Lopaka_Shaka) December 5, 2020
“Fuck Donald Trump, Fuck Biden, We vote for them but we don’t fuck with you” pic.twitter.com/QMFbqHwrrC
— Janusz -can’t walk without tripping- Malo (@Lopaka_Shaka) December 5, 2020
One person honks in support
— Janusz -can’t walk without tripping- Malo (@Lopaka_Shaka) December 5, 2020
March continues pic.twitter.com/GApJJxy7JA
— Janusz -can’t walk without tripping- Malo (@Lopaka_Shaka) December 5, 2020
Cops are also following behind pic.twitter.com/rwZ8TDLQnr
— Janusz -can’t walk without tripping- Malo (@Lopaka_Shaka) December 5, 2020
5.0 is out and about pic.twitter.com/rduVVcoQfh
— Janusz -can’t walk without tripping- Malo (@Lopaka_Shaka) December 5, 2020
The March pass the police come with the usual ACAB and Fuck 12 chants
— Janusz -can’t walk without tripping- Malo (@Lopaka_Shaka) December 5, 2020
Walking past the police pic.twitter.com/kYwpUsk9dx
— Janusz -can’t walk without tripping- Malo (@Lopaka_Shaka) December 5, 2020
March continues on after a speech on being Black in America pic.twitter.com/S8EPImXbrV
— Janusz -can’t walk without tripping- Malo (@Lopaka_Shaka) December 5, 2020
— Janusz -can’t walk without tripping- Malo (@Lopaka_Shaka) December 5, 2020
The Kentucky Prosecutors Advisory Council denied the family of Breonna Taylor’s request to have a special prosecutor present Breonna’s case to a grand jury today.
Justice for Breonna Taylor is being chanted
— Janusz -can’t walk without tripping- Malo (@Lopaka_Shaka) December 5, 2020
Muhsin Sharif was shot by Eugene Police on Monday, November 30th. He is currently in the hospital recovering.
The vigil for Muhsin Sharif pic.twitter.com/lxeSX3WVMi
— Janusz -can’t walk without tripping- Malo (@Lopaka_Shaka) December 5, 2020
By around 9 pm the demonstration is coming to an end.
Alright I is cold and the protest is wrapping up. Thank you guys for following along tonight and feel free to tip me on Venmo /thread
— Janusz -can’t walk without tripping- Malo (@Lopaka_Shaka) December 5, 2020
Media
Present
- Alissa Azar @R3volutionDaddy – CashApp: $pdxalissa / Venmo: @R3volutionDaddy
- Janusz Malo @Lopaka_Shaka – Venmo: @janusz-malo
- Melissa “Claudio” Lewis – Cashapp: $ClaudioReport / Venmo: Claudio_Report
Articles
Buzzfeed
NPR
OPB
- Clark County officers recount chaos leading up to moment they killed Kevin Peterson Jr.
- Far right groups in Northwest find fertile ground in COVID-19 protests
- Portland looks to put new restrictions on police weapons stockpile
- Southern Oregon grapples with shooting death of Black teen Aidan Ellison
- West Linn police chief fired, receives severance pay
The Oregonian
- Phone still on live FaceTime call and gun found near Kevin Peterson Jr.’s body, investigative reports show
- Readers respond: Close prisons to benefit everyone
- Trump administration must take new DACA applications, federal judge rules
- West Linn Police Chief Terry Kruger fired with 3 months severance pay in wake of Michael Fesser case
Portland Mercury
- Good Afternoon, News: Oregon Breaks Scary New COVID Record, House Votes to Decriminalize Cannabis, and DACA Is Back, Baybee!
- Good Morning, News: Big Corps Grab Small Biz Loans, the Fritz Exit Interview, and Trump Wins One in 50 Lawsuits
The Washington Post
Police
Agencies Present
- Salem Police Department
- Eugene Police Department
Munitions
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Arrests
None
Charges
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