“Decriminalize Black Lives” Protest Held at UArizona’s Old Main
By DALTON GRIJALVA
On Friday August 28th at 5 p.m., a crowd of UArizona students and others from around the community of Tucson met at the campus’ Old Main building to protest for the Decriminalization of Black lives.
I have been to multiple protests for black lives matter protests. The protest, organized by The Coalition of Black Students and Allies (COBA), was a peaceful demonstration. Everyone was required to wear a mask. Protestors were informed of their rights, as well as educated on what to look for in case someone became dehydrated. Volunteer paramedics handed out Gatorade and water.
“We organized the protest because one, we had prepared a peaceful environment during the celebration of Black lives which was unconstitutionally disrupted by UAPD,” said Lone Malefo, a chemical engine...