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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 2020
Page
1
Colin Demarest reports South Carolina voters prepare for statewide primaries on Tuesday June 9. Republican races include federal House and Senate state and local contests in Aiken County with no Democratic primaries there. Absentee ballots due by 7 pm Tuesday to the county office.
The event on Whiskey Road in Aiken drew several hundred people organized by Black Lives Matter Aiken Movement. Participants carried signs near the H Odell Weeks Activities Center, voicing grief and anger over racial injustice and police brutality following George Floyd's death. A mix of ages and races offered support with prayers and discussions in the parking lot, while NAACP members urged voting and civic engagement. The march aims to urge visible change and set an example for future generations.
A monthly feature examines race and inequality in the 2020 presidential context. Describes protests across major cities and the national mood as voters assess leadership and policy responses while noting media coverage and public discourse.
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