Thousands of Montrealers Set to March Sunday Against Police Brutality Towards Black Communities

The rally begins Sunday, June 7, at 11 a.m in Place Emilie-Gamelin by the Berri-UQAM metro station.

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Thousands of Montrealers are coming together this Sunday, June 7 at 11 a.m. to march against police brutality towards black communities.

The peaceful march is organized by the Busta John Foundation and starts at Place Emilie-Gamelin by the Berri-UQAM metro station.

People attending the event are encouraged to practice safe social distancing, wear a mask and consider drumming rather than shouting to limit the possible spread of COVID-19.

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