GREEN BAY (NBC 26) -- Chants of 'no justice, no peace' and 'black lives matter' echoed through Green Bay on Saturday afternoon.
Hundreds of voices formed into one as people joined a protest march that started at City Hall and ended at the Green Bay Police Department.
“I think it’s amazing," organizer Indira Hodges said. "I think that this definitely does feel different than other Black Lives Matter movements that we’ve seen in past years.”
Protesters said one of the differences this time is the diversity of support. On Saturday we saw protesters black and white, young and old.
“It’s really comforting," protester Sabrina Johnkins said. "I think that’s a weird word to say in a situation like this but it’s really comforting to know that there are people out there that have our back and we’re not alone in this because for so long we have been.”
Johnkins said the momentum behind this movement can be a catalyst for change. She hopes people will continue to push for an end to police brutality.
“Until justice is had and these officers are held accountable time and time again there will be no peace from us," she said. "We will still march, we will still protest, and we will still rally behind the people we have lost.”
Green Bay police had a minimal presence at Saturday's protest. Chief Andrew Smith said officers were there to block off streets to let protesters continue safely on their path.
Another march is planned for Sunday, and thousands of people could attend.
