June 5 vigil in Rehoboth to go on without organizers
A candlelight vigil and peaceful demonstration against hate, racism and police brutality planned Friday, June 5, off Route 1 in Rehoboth Beach has been canceled by its original organizers, but individuals say the protest will go on.
The event was sponsored by Southern Delaware Alliance for Racial Justice and Women’s March Sussex, which announced the demonstration May 31. Those organizations later withdrew sponsorship
In a post on its website, the alliance asked those in attendance to wear masks, stand at least 6 feet apart and bring appropriate signs for display to passing motorists.
The vigil was planned in response to the killing of George Floyd while in the custody of Minneapolis police. Floyd’s death has sparked protests around the country where protestors and police have clashed, including at protests in Wilmington and Dover. The vigil was planned to show solidarity with the African-American community and unity against racism and police brutality.
Aside from a press release withdrawing from the event, representatives from the alliance and the women’s march have not responded to requests for comment.
Ryan Mavity covers Milton and the court system. He is married to Rachel Swick Mavity and has two kids, Alex and Jane. Ryan started with the Cape Gazette all the way back in February 2007, previously covering the City of Rehoboth Beach. A native of Easton, Md. and graduate of Towson University, Ryan enjoys watching the Baltimore Ravens, Washington Capitals and Baltimore Orioles in his spare time.
