#MarchForJacobBlake in Spokane

Jacob Blake was shot multiple times last Sunday and is now paralyzed. The shooting was captured on cellphone video and sparked new protests over racial injustice in several cities across the country.

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Sun., Aug. 30, 2020

Natasha Hill speaks to a large crowd during a Black Lives Matter protest and march on Sunday, August 30, 2020, in Spokane, Wash.

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People gather at the Red Wagon during a Black Lives Matter protest and march on Sunday, August 30, 2020, in Spokane, Wash.

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Le'taxrione leads a march during a Black Lives Matter protest and march on Sunday, August 30, 2020, in Spokane, Wash.

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Alyssa Jolly leads a marching crowd during a Black Lives Matter protest and march on Sunday, August 30, 2020, in Spokane, Wash.

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Nicole Ellis, right, mother of Tyler Rambo who was shot by police 14 times in 2019 marches during a Black Lives Matter protest and march on Sunday, August 30, 2020, in Spokane, Wash.

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march across the Monroe Street bridge during a Black Lives Matter protest and march on Sunday, August 30, 2020, in Spokane, Wash.

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Nicole Ellis, center, mother of Tyler Rambo who was shot by police 14 times in 2019 holds a "hands up dont shoot sign" as she marches during a Black Lives Matter protest and march on Sunday, August 30, 2020, in Spokane, Wash.

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Protesters raise their hands as they pass the Spokane County courthouse during a Black Lives Matter protest and march on Sunday, August 30, 2020, in Spokane, Wash.

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An officer stands watch at Spokane County Courthouse as protesters march past during a Black Lives Matter protest and march on Sunday, August 30, 2020, in Spokane, Wash.

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Protesters stop traffic and cross the Monroe Street Bridge during a Black Lives Matter protest and march on Sunday, August 30, 2020, in Spokane, Wash.

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Protesters stop traffic and cross the Monroe Street Bridge during a Black Lives Matter protest and march on Sunday, August 30, 2020, in Spokane, Wash.

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Chris Matson, of Bellingham, who was in town visiting family, marches shirtless during a Black Lives Matter protest and march on Sunday, August 30, 2020, in Spokane, Wash.

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Spokane police stand watch near Spokane County courthouse in an armored vehicle during a Black Lives Matter protest and march on Sunday, August 30, 2020, in Spokane, Wash. Police kept a minimal and mostly out-of-sight profile during the protest.

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Protesters carry signs during a Black Lives Matter protest and march on Sunday, August 30, 2020, in Spokane, Wash.

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Emily Vilandre cheers from her jeep as traffic is stopped during a Black Lives Matter protest and march on Sunday, August 30, 2020, in Spokane, Wash.

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Protesters march down Washington Street during a Black Lives Matter protest and march on Sunday, August 30, 2020, in Spokane, Wash.

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Morgan Maxi marches down Washington Street during a Black Lives Matter protest and march on Sunday, August 30, 2020, in Spokane, Wash.

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Protesters march during a Black Lives Matter protest and march on Sunday, August 30, 2020, in Spokane, Wash.

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Spokane police officers on bikes close ride along with the last of protesters marching down Washington Street during a Black Lives Matter protest and march on Sunday, August 30, 2020, in Spokane, Wash.

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Spokane police officers on bikes close ride along with the last of protesters marching down Washington Street during a Black Lives Matter protest and march on Sunday, August 30, 2020, in Spokane, Wash.

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Protesters gather at city hall following a march during a Black Lives Matter protest on Sunday, August 30, 2020, in Spokane, Wash.

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Quinna Blair holds a Black Lives Matter banner with her husband Donovan Blair during a Black Lives Matter protest and march that ended up at Spokane City Hall on Sunday, August 30, 2020, in Spokane, Wash.

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Protesters listen to speakers during a Black Lives Matter protest and march that ended up at City Hall on Sunday, August 30, 2020, in Spokane, Wash.

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Protesters gather during a Black Lives Matter protest and march at Spokane City Hall on Sunday, August 30, 2020, in Spokane, Wash.

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Danyl Finley, right in red, argues with a man open carrying a pistol who asked to be remain nameless, as a group of men in a lifted pickup, background, jeer BLM protesters as they drive by, following a BLM protest and march on Sunday, August 30, 2020, in Spokane, Wash. The armed man insisted he wanted to debate the issues with the crowd and eventually a smaller group broke off where he and a woman accompanying him peacefully did just that.

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Men in a lifted diesel pickup sporting a Tump 2020 flag alongside an American flag "roll coal" past protesters who yell and flip them off following a Black Lives Matter protest and march on Sunday, August 30, 2020, in Spokane, Wash.

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Men in a lifted truck argue with protesters following a Black Lives Matter protest and march on Sunday, August 30, 2020, in Spokane, Wash.

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A man (center) openly carries a gun on his right hip while arguing with protesters who were attending the March For Jacob Blake event hosted by Occupy Spokane on Aug. 30, 2020 in Spokane, Wash. The man declined to provide his identity to members of the media, and eventually agreed to engage in dialogue with a protester off to the side rather than on the street corner.

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Protesters carry flags during the March For Jacob Blake event hosted by Occupy Spokane on Aug. 30, 2020 in Spokane, Wash. A few hundred protesters showed up for speeches at the Red Wagon in Riverfront Park, followed by a march near the courthouse and finally to City Hall for additional speeches.

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A man wearing a tag that reads "Justice For Jacob Blake" on his sneaker is seen during the March For Jacob Blake event hosted by Occupy Spokane on Aug. 30, 2020 in Spokane, Wash. A few hundred protesters showed up for speeches at the Red Wagon in Riverfront Park, followed by a march near the courthouse and finally to City Hall for additional speeches.

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Trump supporters heckle protesters by shouting out the windows and revving their engines at the March For Jacob Blake event hosted by Occupy Spokane on Aug. 30, 2020 in Spokane, Wash. A few hundred protesters showed up demonstrated at the event, while only a handlful of counterprotesters, many of them openly flying Trump flags from their vehicles or shouting his name, came and went near City Hall.

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Spokane City Council member Betsy Wilkerson speaks during a Black Lives Matter protest and march that eneded up at City Hall on Sunday, August 30, 2020, in Spokane, Wash.

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Marlon Pratt raises his fist in a Black Power sign during the March For Jacob Blake event hosted by Occupy Spokane on Aug. 30, 2020 in Spokane, Wash. A few hundred protesters showed up for speeches at the Red Wagon in Riverfront Park, followed by a march near the courthouse and finally to City Hall for additional speeches.

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Natasha Hill, who identified herself as a "community member, parent, advisory to the NAACP and owner of her own law firm, speaks during the March For Jacob Blake event hosted by Occupy Spokane on Aug. 30, 2020 in Spokane, Wash. A few hundred protesters showed up for speeches at the Red Wagon in Riverfront Park, followed by a march near the courthouse and finally to City Hall for additional speeches.

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Protesters demonstrate during the March For Jacob Blake event hosted by Occupy Spokane on Aug. 30, 2020 in Spokane, Wash. A few hundred protesters showed up for speeches at the Red Wagon in Riverfront Park, followed by a march near the courthouse and finally to City Hall for additional speeches.

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Le'Taxione speaks during the March For Jacob Blake event hosted by Occupy Spokane on Aug. 30, 2020 in Spokane, Wash. A few hundred protesters showed up for speeches at the Red Wagon in Riverfront Park, followed by a march near the courthouse and finally to City Hall for additional speeches.

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Le’Taxione leads chants at the beginning of the March for Jacob Blake, hosted by Occupy Spokane on Aug. 30, 2020, in Spokane.

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A member of the Spokane County Sheriff's office is seen behind the perimeter to the Spokane County Courthouse during the March For Jacob Blake event hosted by Occupy Spokane on Aug. 30, 2020 in Spokane, Wash. A few hundred protesters showed up for speeches at the Red Wagon in Riverfront Park, followed by a march near the courthouse and finally to City Hall for additional speeches.

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A protester demonstrates with a Free Tyler Rambo sign during the March For Jacob Blake event hosted by Occupy Spokane on Aug. 30, 2020 in Spokane, Wash. Tyler Rambo was shot 14 times by law enforcement officers during an incident in Coeur d' Alene and lost both of his legs.

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A counterprotester flies a Blue Lives Matter flag from their vehicle during the March For Jacob Blake event hosted by Occupy Spokane on Aug. 30, 2020 in Spokane, Wash. A few hundred protesters showed up for speeches at the Red Wagon in Riverfront Park, followed by a march near the courthouse and finally to City Hall for additional speeches.

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Danielle Anderson participates in chants during the March For Jacob Blake event hosted by Occupy Spokane on Aug. 30, 2020 in Spokane, Wash. A few hundred protesters showed up for speeches at the Red Wagon in Riverfront Park, followed by a march near the courthouse and finally to City Hall for additional speeches.

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Protesters demonstrate during the March For Jacob Blake event hosted by Occupy Spokane on Aug. 30, 2020 in Spokane, Wash. A few hundred protesters showed up for speeches at the Red Wagon in Riverfront Park, followed by a march near the courthouse and finally to City Hall for additional speeches.

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A protester appears to record the police presence at the County Courthouse during the March For Jacob Blake event hosted by Occupy Spokane on Aug. 30, 2020 in Spokane, Wash. A few hundred protesters showed up for speeches at the Red Wagon in Riverfront Park, followed by a march near the courthouse and finally to City Hall for additional speeches.

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Protesters demonstrate during the March For Jacob Blake event hosted by Occupy Spokane on Aug. 30, 2020 in Spokane, Wash. A few hundred protesters showed up for speeches at the Red Wagon in Riverfront Park, followed by a march near the courthouse and finally to City Hall for additional speeches.

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A protester waves a Black Lives Matter flag during the March For Jacob Blake event hosted by Occupy Spokane on Aug. 30, 2020 in Spokane, Wash. A few hundred protesters showed up for speeches at the Red Wagon in Riverfront Park, followed by a march near the courthouse and finally to City Hall for additional speeches.

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