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NewsJune 14, 2020

Children's March for Black Lives Matter

Local children and young adults participate in a Children's March event organized by the St. James AME Church social justice ministry to raise awareness for the Black Lives Matter movement and to bring justice for Madison Robinson — a 15-year-old girl who was shot and killed in August. The event was comprised of a sign-making session and teach-in, a rally, a march around the Capaha Park Lagoon and a demonstration on Freedom Corner.

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Jaidan Matthews, right, leads a chant while marching around the Capaha Park lagoon Sunday, June 14, 2020, in Cape Girardeau to raise awareness for the Black Lives Matter movement and to bring justice for Madison Robinson -- a 15-year-old girl who was shot and killed in August.
Jaidan Matthews, right, leads a chant while marching around the Capaha Park lagoon Sunday, June 14, 2020, in Cape Girardeau to raise awareness for the Black Lives Matter movement and to bring justice for Madison Robinson -- a 15-year-old girl who was shot and killed in August.
Local children and young adults participate in a Children's March event Sunday, June 14, 2020, at Capaha Park in Cape Girardeau to raise awareness for the Black Lives Matter movement and to bring justice for Madison Robinson -- a 15-year-old girl who was shot and killed in August.
Local children and young adults participate in a Children's March event Sunday, June 14, 2020, at Capaha Park in Cape Girardeau to raise awareness for the Black Lives Matter movement and to bring justice for Madison Robinson -- a 15-year-old girl who was shot and killed in August.
Local children and young adults participate in a Children's March event Sunday, June 14, 2020, at Capaha Park in Cape Girardeau to raise awareness for the Black Lives Matter movement and to bring justice for Madison Robinson -- a 15-year-old girl who was shot and killed in August.
Local children and young adults participate in a Children's March event Sunday, June 14, 2020, at Capaha Park in Cape Girardeau to raise awareness for the Black Lives Matter movement and to bring justice for Madison Robinson -- a 15-year-old girl who was shot and killed in August.
Local children and young adults participate in a Children's March event Sunday, June 14, 2020, at Capaha Park in Cape Girardeau to raise awareness for the Black Lives Matter movement and to bring justice for Madison Robinson -- a 15-year-old girl who was shot and killed in August.
Local children and young adults participate in a Children's March event Sunday, June 14, 2020, at Capaha Park in Cape Girardeau to raise awareness for the Black Lives Matter movement and to bring justice for Madison Robinson -- a 15-year-old girl who was shot and killed in August.
Local children and young adults participate in a Children's March event Sunday, June 14, 2020, at Capaha Park in Cape Girardeau to raise awareness for the Black Lives Matter movement and to bring justice for Madison Robinson -- a 15-year-old girl who was shot and killed in August.
Local children and young adults participate in a Children's March event Sunday, June 14, 2020, at Capaha Park in Cape Girardeau to raise awareness for the Black Lives Matter movement and to bring justice for Madison Robinson -- a 15-year-old girl who was shot and killed in August.
Local children and young adults gather together after marching around the Capaha Park Lagoon on Sunday, June 14, 2020, in Cape Girardeau to raise awareness for the Black Lives Matter movement and to bring justice for Madison Robinson -- a 15-year-old girl who was shot and killed in August.
Local children and young adults gather together after marching around the Capaha Park Lagoon on Sunday, June 14, 2020, in Cape Girardeau to raise awareness for the Black Lives Matter movement and to bring justice for Madison Robinson -- a 15-year-old girl who was shot and killed in August.
Izaus R. Carter, 2, holds a "Black Lives Matter" sign after participating in a Children's March event Sunday, June 14, 2020, at Capaha Park in Cape Girardeau to raise awareness for the Black Lives Matter movement and to bring justice for Madison Robinson -- a 15-year-old girl who was shot and killed in August.
Izaus R. Carter, 2, holds a "Black Lives Matter" sign after participating in a Children's March event Sunday, June 14, 2020, at Capaha Park in Cape Girardeau to raise awareness for the Black Lives Matter movement and to bring justice for Madison Robinson -- a 15-year-old girl who was shot and killed in August.
Martez Cleaves, left, and Yameka Robinson walk together after a Children's March event Sunday, June 14, 2020, at Capaha Park in Cape Girardeau to raise awareness for the Black Lives Matter movement and to bring justice for Madison Robinson -- a 15-year-old girl who was shot and killed in August.
Martez Cleaves, left, and Yameka Robinson walk together after a Children's March event Sunday, June 14, 2020, at Capaha Park in Cape Girardeau to raise awareness for the Black Lives Matter movement and to bring justice for Madison Robinson -- a 15-year-old girl who was shot and killed in August.
Camille Drummond, 6, places rainbow stickers on a sign during a Children's March event at Capaha Park on Sunday, June 14, 2020, in Cape Girardeau to support the Black Lives Matter movement.
Camille Drummond, 6, places rainbow stickers on a sign during a Children's March event at Capaha Park on Sunday, June 14, 2020, in Cape Girardeau to support the Black Lives Matter movement.
Above from left, Jaidan Matthews, Jondreus Ward, Christina Ward and Damontae Maxwell watch as 4-year-old Phoenix Ward, below left, high-fives Mimi Williams, below right, after giving a speech during a rally at a Children's March event Sunday, June 14, 2020, at Capaha Park in Cape Girardeau.
Above from left, Jaidan Matthews, Jondreus Ward, Christina Ward and Damontae Maxwell watch as 4-year-old Phoenix Ward, below left, high-fives Mimi Williams, below right, after giving a speech during a rally at a Children's March event Sunday, June 14, 2020, at Capaha Park in Cape Girardeau.
Below from left, sisters Talia and Tiana Bowman stand together as Talia speaks during a rally at a Children's March event Sunday, June 14, 2020, at Capaha Park in Cape Girardeau.
Below from left, sisters Talia and Tiana Bowman stand together as Talia speaks during a rally at a Children's March event Sunday, June 14, 2020, at Capaha Park in Cape Girardeau.
Anderson Williams, 6, holds up a "No Justice, No Peace" sign during a Children's March event Sunday, June 14, 2020, at Capaha Park in Cape Girardeau.
Anderson Williams, 6, holds up a "No Justice, No Peace" sign during a Children's March event Sunday, June 14, 2020, at Capaha Park in Cape Girardeau.
Sitting with her daughters Audrina, 10, far right, and Rosalyn, 7, below left, Casey Garcia hugs her daughter Anistyn, 5, after listening to the 5-year-old speak during a rally on Sunday, June 14, 2020, at Capaha Park in Cape Girardeau.
Sitting with her daughters Audrina, 10, far right, and Rosalyn, 7, below left, Casey Garcia hugs her daughter Anistyn, 5, after listening to the 5-year-old speak during a rally on Sunday, June 14, 2020, at Capaha Park in Cape Girardeau.
Yameka Robinson, left, and Martez Cleaves speak on behalf of Madison Robinson -- a 15-year-old girl who was killed in August -- during a rally at a Children's March event Sunday, June 14, 2020, at Capaha Park in Cape Girardeau.
Yameka Robinson, left, and Martez Cleaves speak on behalf of Madison Robinson -- a 15-year-old girl who was killed in August -- during a rally at a Children's March event Sunday, June 14, 2020, at Capaha Park in Cape Girardeau.
A tattoo in memory of Madison Robinson is seen on Martez Cleaves's arm as she hands the microphone to Yameka Robinson after speaking at a rally during a Children's March event Sunday, June 14, 2020, at Capaha Park in Cape Girardeau.
A tattoo in memory of Madison Robinson is seen on Martez Cleaves's arm as she hands the microphone to Yameka Robinson after speaking at a rally during a Children's March event Sunday, June 14, 2020, at Capaha Park in Cape Girardeau.
Local children and young adults participate in a Children's March event Sunday, June 14, 2020, at Capaha Park in Cape Girardeau to raise awareness for the Black Lives Matter movement and to bring justice for Madison Robinson -- a 15-year-old girl who was shot and killed in August. The event was comprised of a sign making session and teach-in, a rally, a march around the Capaha Park lagoon and a demonstration on Freedom Corner.
Local children and young adults participate in a Children's March event Sunday, June 14, 2020, at Capaha Park in Cape Girardeau to raise awareness for the Black Lives Matter movement and to bring justice for Madison Robinson -- a 15-year-old girl who was shot and killed in August. The event was comprised of a sign making session and teach-in, a rally, a march around the Capaha Park lagoon and a demonstration on Freedom Corner.
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Local children and young adults participate in a Children's March event organized by the St. James AME Church social justice ministry to raise awareness for the Black Lives Matter movement and to bring justice for Madison Robinson — a 15-year-old girl who was shot and killed in August. The event was comprised of a sign-making session and teach-in, a rally, a march around the Capaha Park Lagoon and a demonstration on Freedom Corner.

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