Organizers of a demonstration against anti-black racism and police violence that drew thousands of people to downtown Halifax earlier this week say they're overwhelmed by the response. Sharisha Benedict organized the demonstration with her friend, Catherine Wright, on Monday, but neither expected so many people to attend. Catherine Wright and Benedict address the crowd on Spring Garden Road during the demonstration. Eighteen-year-old Catherine Wright, who organized the demonstration with Benedict, said she was glad to see people of different races and ages show up in solidarity. The Halifax demonstration inspired a similar gathering that will be held in Chéticamp, N.S., on Thursday night.

Source: CBC News June 03, 2020 20:03 UTC