“Not Just a Moment – But a Movement”

June 21, 2020 7:19 am

CANONSBURG, Pa – Over 350 peaceful protestors gathered in Canonsburg on Saturday for a Black Lives Matter march that communicated two main issues: the need to vote and education reform.  Organizers did not want to express anger, but brought attention to the need for people to vote and curriculum reform in public schools to include more black figures in history classes.  After a beginning prayer, a moment of silence for George Floyd, and music/speeches – the group marched to the Canon-Mac School Administration Building and then over the Officer Scott Bashioum Bridge, then back to where they started.  The Canonsburg Police Department kept the protestors safe for the nearly 1 ½ hour event.  Canonsburg Mayor, Dave Rhome, was pleased with the march and said, “Canonsburg set an example for the United States of America.”