SAN ANTONIO — Note: This blog is no longer being continuously updated.
Marking a seventh straight day of protests calling for accountability after the death of Texas native George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police, San Antonians are taking to the streets once again on a hot Friday afternoon in downtown.
At Thursday's protest, Mayor Ron Nirenberg briefly addressed participants, pledging that he will work for change in an impassioned speech.
Friday's rally is set to see protesters march, once again, to San Antonio Police Headquarters as well as the Bexar County Courthouse in the heart of downtown.
Here's some of our most recent coverage of George Floyd, and the nationwide protests that have unfolded after his death:
- SA health officials recommend protesters get free coronavirus testing
- At least 159 complaints filed with Office of Police Oversight amid Austin protests
- George Floyd will be buried in Pearland following private funeral
- Here's what protesters and police are doing around Texas
- VERIFY: Tear gas is banned from war, but not banned for use by law enforcement internationally
- Nirenberg briefly speaks at downtown Black Lives Matter demonstration: 'We are going to make change together'
- 'Power to the people': George Floyd's brother speaks at NYC memorial
- Arrests at widespread US George Floyd protests hit 10,000
Live updates begin below:
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A spokesperson for The Pearl just north of downtown says a few Black Lives Matter protesters have also gathered there on Friday afternoon, and are being provided with a spot to congregate, as well as water, masks and hand sanitizer.
4:15 p.m.
Protesters set out from SAPD Headquarters to the Bexar County Courthouse, chanting "Black Lives Matter!" and "No justice, no peace!"
3:50 p.m.
More local leaders are addressing protesters after Nirenberg's message on Thursday. Now, City Councilman Manny Pelaez is briefly joining them before the march.
3:30 p.m.