Photos: Tucsonans hold a candlelight vigil honoring George Floyd
Hundreds of Tucsonans gathered at The Dunbar Pavilion: An African American Arts & Culture Center, 325 W. 2nd St., in Tucson, Ariz. on June 1, 2020, for a peaceful vigil in recognition of the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis on May 25, and other African-Americans that have died in police custody.
A few members of the community gave speeches talking about race while supporters listened and held signs.
After the speeches, supporters brought candles to light in honor of Floyd and other African-Americans that have died in police custody.
At the end of the candlelight vigil, speakers asked supporters to raise their hand for the same amount of time a Minneapolis police officer is accused of keeping his knee on the back of Floyd's neck.
Candlelight Vigil
A supporter starts to get emotional while holder her fist in the air during a moment of silence at The Dunbar Pavilion: An African American Arts & Culture Center, 325 W. 2nd St., in Tucson, Ariz. on June 1, 2020, for a peaceful vigil in recognition of the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis on May 25, and other African-Americans that have died in police custody.
Candlelight Vigil
Hundreds of supporters bring candles in honor for George Floyd after listening to speeches during a candlelight vigil at The Dunbar Pavilion: An African American Arts & Culture Center, 325 W. 2nd St., in Tucson, Ariz. on June 1, 2020, for a peaceful vigil in recognition of the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis on May 25, and other African-Americans that have died in police custody.
Candlelight Vigil
After listening to a speech, Valentina Givens, center right, and her friend Jonah Plemons, center left, raise their hands with hundreds of supporters and shout "Enough is Enough" as they gather at The Dunbar Pavilion: An African American Arts & Culture Center, 325 W. 2nd St., in Tucson, Ariz. on June 1, 2020, for a peaceful vigil in recognition of the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis on May 25, and other African-Americans that have died in police custody.
Candlelight Vigil
A candle with a sign dedicated to George Floyd sits on a bench while speakers Zion Givens and Jamar Anthony speak to hundreds of supporters as they gather at The Dunbar Pavilion: An African American Arts & Culture Center, 325 W. 2nd St., in Tucson, Ariz. on June 1, 2020, for a peaceful vigil in recognition of the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis on May 25, and other African-Americans that have died in police custody.
Candlelight Vigil
Izzy Graves lights her candle during a candlelight vigil in honor of George Floyd at The Dunbar Pavilion: An African American Arts & Culture Center, 325 W. 2nd St., in Tucson, Ariz. on June 1, 2020, for a peaceful vigil in recognition of the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis on May 25, and other African-Americans that have died in police custody.
Candlelight Vigil
A supporter raises his hand in the air while hundreds of supporters gather at The Dunbar Pavilion: An African American Arts & Culture Center, 325 W. 2nd St., in Tucson, Ariz. on June 1, 2020, for a peaceful vigil in recognition of the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis on May 25, and other African-Americans that have died in police custody.
Candlelight Vigil
Jamar Anthony with D.J.'s against hunger raises his hands while giving a speech at The Dunbar Pavilion: An African American Arts & Culture Center, 325 W. 2nd St., in Tucson, Ariz. on June 1, 2020, for a peaceful vigil in recognition of the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis on May 25, and other African-Americans that have died in police custody.
Candlelight Vigil
Brandon Dailey raises his hand and light on his phone during a moment of silence in honor of George Floyd at The Dunbar Pavilion: An African American Arts & Culture Center, 325 W. 2nd St., in Tucson, Ariz. on June 1, 2020, for a peaceful vigil in recognition of the killing of Floyd in Minneapolis on May 25, and other African-Americans that have died in police custody.
Candlelight Vigil
Many supporters raise their fists, phones and signs during a moment of silence at The Dunbar Pavilion: An African American Arts & Culture Center, 325 W. 2nd St., in Tucson, Ariz. on June 1, 2020, for a peaceful vigil in recognition of the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis on May 25, and other African-Americans that have died in police custody.
Candlelight Vigil
Candles rest on the floor while supporters raised their fists during a moment of silence at The Dunbar Pavilion: An African American Arts & Culture Center, 325 W. 2nd St., in Tucson, Ariz. on June 1, 2020, for a peaceful vigil in recognition of the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis on May 25, and other African-Americans that have died in police custody.
Candlelight Vigil
After the candlelight vigil, a few supporters stayed to pray in front of lit candles at The Dunbar Pavilion: An African American Arts & Culture Center, 325 W. 2nd St., in Tucson, Ariz. on June 1, 2020, for a peaceful vigil in recognition of the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis on May 25, and other African-Americans that have died in police custody.
Candlelight Vigil
A sign sits next to candles while supporters continue to add candles to the vigil at The Dunbar Pavilion: An African American Arts & Culture Center, 325 W. 2nd St., in Tucson, Ariz. on June 1, 2020, for a peaceful vigil in recognition of the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis on May 25, and other African-Americans that have died in police custody.
Candlelight Vigil
A supporter uses a candle to light all candles after the candlelight vigil at The Dunbar Pavilion: An African American Arts & Culture Center, 325 W. 2nd St., in Tucson, Ariz. on June 1, 2020, for a peaceful vigil in recognition of the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis on May 25, and other African-Americans that have died in police custody.
Candlelight Vigil
While wearing a "I can't Breathe" mask, Sunny Wilson, center, claps with other Tucsonans after a speech at The Dunbar Pavilion: An African American Arts & Culture Center, 325 W. 2nd St., in Tucson, Ariz. on June 1, 2020, for a peaceful vigil in recognition of the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis on May 25, and other African-Americans that have died in police custody.
Candlelight Vigil
Supporters raise their phones and hands during a moment of silence at The Dunbar Pavilion: An African American Arts & Culture Center, 325 W. 2nd St., in Tucson, Ariz. on June 1, 2020, for a peaceful vigil in recognition of the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis on May 25, and other African-Americans that have died in police custody.
Candlelight Vigil
Valentina Givens, left, her friend Jonah Plemons and Givens mother Raquel Givens, finish making their signs before the candlelight vigil at The Dunbar Pavilion: An African American Arts & Culture Center, 325 W. 2nd St., in Tucson, Ariz. on June 1, 2020, for a peaceful vigil in recognition of the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis on May 25, and other African-Americans that have died in police custody.
Candlelight Vigil
Covaughn Johnson speaks during a candlelight vigil at The Dunbar Pavilion: An African American Arts & Culture Center, 325 W. 2nd St., in Tucson, Ariz. on June 1, 2020, for a peaceful vigil in recognition of the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis on May 25, and other African-Americans that have died in police custody.
Candlelight Vigil
A supporter places a lit candle along with other candles during a candle light vigil at The Dunbar Pavilion: An African American Arts & Culture Center, 325 W. 2nd St., in Tucson, Ariz. on June 1, 2020, for a peaceful vigil in recognition of the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis on May 25, and other African-Americans that have died in police custody.
Candlelight Vigil
A supporter in the back raises a "Black Lives Matter" sign during a speech at The Dunbar Pavilion: An African American Arts & Culture Center, 325 W. 2nd St., in Tucson, Ariz. on June 1, 2020, for a peaceful vigil in recognition of the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis on May 25, and other African-Americans that have died in police custody.
Candlelight Vigil
Members of the Tucson Police Department stand with fellow Tucsonans during a candlelight vigil at The Dunbar Pavilion: An African American Arts & Culture Center, 325 W. 2nd St., in Tucson, Ariz. on June 1, 2020, for a peaceful vigil in recognition of the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis on May 25, and other African-Americans that have died in police custody.
Candlelight Vigil
Natalie Nguyen finishes decorating for the candlelight vigil at The Dunbar Pavilion: An African American Arts & Culture Center, 325 W. 2nd St., in Tucson, Ariz. on June 1, 2020, for a peaceful vigil in recognition of the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis on May 25, and other African-Americans that have died in police custody.
Candlelight Vigil
Mayor Regina Romero is escorted to the inside of The Dunbar Pavilion: An African American Arts & Culture Center, 325 W. 2nd St., before the candlelight vigil in Tucson, Ariz. on June 1, 2020, for a peaceful vigil in recognition of the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis on May 25, and other African-Americans that have died in police custody.
Candlelight Vigil
Speakers Jamar Anthony and Zion Givens speak to hundreds of supporters as they gather at The Dunbar Pavilion: An African American Arts & Culture Center, 325 W. 2nd St., in Tucson, Ariz. on June 1, 2020, for a peaceful vigil in recognition of the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis on May 25, and other African-Americans that have died in police custody.
Rebecca Sasnett
Photojournalist
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