Counter-protesters confronted group at Texas capitol after governor dedicates monument recognizing African American contributions to the stateEight people were arrested on Saturday when a small group of protesters calling themselves “White Lives Matter” were confronted by counter-demonstrators supporting Black Lives Matter at the Texas state capitol near where Governor Greg Abbott had earlier dedicated a monument recognizing the contributions of African Americans to the state. Texas department of public safety spokesman Sgt Victor Taylor said four of the arrests were for assault,two for evading arrest, one for disorderly conduct and one for “interference with public duty. Two of those arrested were on capitol grounds and the others on adjacent streets. Related: Race and course are intertwined in America. We must work to change that | Kirsten West Savali Related: Austin police employ force more often in black and Hispanic areas, or study finds Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com