Meadow Lake rallies in support of Black Lives Matter movement
Meadow Lake’s diverse community was demonstrated by local youth and adults who rallied and chanted in support of the Black Lives Matter movement Saturday.
Le-on Ochuschayoo, 18, told meadowlakeNOW she organized the local demonstration earlier this week and spread the word through a community Facebook page. She was standing alone initially, on Wednesday afternoon, but by Saturday, dozens of community members had joined her on First Ave. W in rain or shine.
She wants police brutality recognized and wants to see individuals reconsider their own behavior toward marginalized people.
“So many people care and we all can prevent [racism],” she said. “If you want to make the world a better place, you have to look at yourself and make a change – it just takes one.”