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Prayer gathering hosted by Collin County Churches in McKinney
Standing among a crowd numbering at least a thousand, Chiamaka Duru said she felt proud of her church community.
Duru attended a June 4 gathering of churches to represent people like her, she said. Holding a sign that read "Black Lives Matter," Duru nodded in affirmation as pastors and staff from about 10 churches prayed and spoke about racism and injustice from the steps of the Collin County Courthouse.
Many of those present at the gathering of Collin County Churches wear shirts and held signs that say "praying for justice and against racism," designed specifically for the event. More shirts with the same message were handed out to the crowd.
Those in the crowd lift their hands during prayer at the June 4 prayer rally.
Jennifer Irozuru leans against the railing of the courthouse stairs as she listened to prayers from Collin County pastors. She is not a member of any of the churches who organized the event, but was encouraged to come by her friends, she said.
Leadership from churches involved in creating the Collin County Churches group stand near the top of the courthouse stairs.
Derrick Golden, senior pastor at Amazing Church in McKinney, asks those present to help combat racism and continue discussions of justice in Collin County by taking part in the Unity Table. This is a call to action for church members to share a meal with someone who doesn't look like them every fifth weekend.
Many of those present wear masks and stand a few feet from one another. Others gather close with their family members.
Dr. Louis Rosenthal, pastor at The McKinney First Baptist Church, prays over the crowd at the Collin County Courthouse.
Standing among a crowd upward of a thousand, Chiamaka Duru (left), nods in affirmation as pastors from more than 10 churches around Collin County pray and speak on racism and injustice.
Those in the crowd lift their hands during prayer at the June 4 prayer rally.
McKinney Mayor George Fuller takes the stage to proclaim that every fifth weekend in his city would officially be a Unity Table day.
Some kneel to the ground in prayer as the evening draws to a close.
Families are asked to pray together over what was said by pastors June 4.
Many of those present at the gathering of Collin County Churches wear shirts and held signs that say "praying for justice and against racism," designed specifically for the event. More shirts with the same message were handed out to the crowd.
Those in the crowd lift their hands during prayer at the June 4 prayer rally.
Jennifer Irozuru leans against the railing of the courthouse stairs as she listened to prayers from Collin County pastors. She is not a member of any of the churches who organized the event, but was encouraged to come by her friends, she said.
Leadership from churches involved in creating the Collin County Churches group stand near the top of the courthouse stairs.
Derrick Golden, senior pastor at Amazing Church in McKinney, asks those present to help combat racism and continue discussions of justice in Collin County by taking part in the Unity Table. This is a call to action for church members to share a meal with someone who doesn't look like them every fifth weekend.
Many of those present wear masks and stand a few feet from one another. Others gather close with their family members.
Dr. Louis Rosenthal, pastor at The McKinney First Baptist Church, prays over the crowd at the Collin County Courthouse.
Standing among a crowd upward of a thousand, Chiamaka Duru (left), nods in affirmation as pastors from more than 10 churches around Collin County pray and speak on racism and injustice.
Those in the crowd lift their hands during prayer at the June 4 prayer rally.
McKinney Mayor George Fuller takes the stage to proclaim that every fifth weekend in his city would officially be a Unity Table day.
Some kneel to the ground in prayer as the evening draws to a close.
Families are asked to pray together over what was said by pastors June 4.
Many of those present at the gathering of Collin County Churches wear shirts and held signs that say "praying for justice and against racism," designed specifically for the event. More shirts with the same message were handed out to the crowd.
Those in the crowd lift their hands during prayer at the June 4 prayer rally.
Jennifer Irozuru leans against the railing of the courthouse stairs as she listened to prayers from Collin County pastors. She is not a member of any of the churches who organized the event, but was encouraged to come by her friends, she said.
Leadership from churches involved in creating the Collin County Churches group stand near the top of the courthouse stairs.
Derrick Golden, senior pastor at Amazing Church in McKinney, asks those present to help combat racism and continue discussions of justice in Collin County by taking part in the Unity Table. This is a call to action for church members to share a meal with someone who doesn't look like them every fifth weekend.
Many of those present wear masks and stand a few feet from one another. Others gather close with their family members.
Dr. Louis Rosenthal, pastor at The McKinney First Baptist Church, prays over the crowd at the Collin County Courthouse.
Standing among a crowd upward of a thousand, Chiamaka Duru (left), nods in affirmation as pastors from more than 10 churches around Collin County pray and speak on racism and injustice.
Those in the crowd lift their hands during prayer at the June 4 prayer rally.
McKinney Mayor George Fuller takes the stage to proclaim that every fifth weekend in his city would officially be a Unity Table day.
Some kneel to the ground in prayer as the evening draws to a close.
Families are asked to pray together over what was said by pastors June 4.
Hundreds of peaceful protesters marched along Parker Road in Plano on Tuesday afternoon to speak out against police brutality and the killing of George Floyd, who died while in police custody in Minneapolis last week.
The group, largely made up of teens and young adults, walked more than two miles before pausing at the busy intersection of Dallas Parkway and Parker Road.
Protesters march along Parker Road toward Dallas Parkway at a peaceful protest June 2.
The crowd gathers around Police Chief Ed Drain at the end of the march. He encourages the group to ask questions about Plano's policing tactics in comparison to Minneapolis. "There is no one more pissed off about what happened than we are," Drain said. "That put a stain on law enforcement."
Traffic is moved to one side of the road while marchers make their way down Parker Road.
Grace Church Plano staff and volunteers, including Executive Pastor Jessie Prince, offer water and snacks to those passing by.
Plano Police officer Omar Landrum speaks to a small group of protesters, encouraging their decision to march pacefully. "You all are doing it the right way," Landrum said.
Police assist in blocking traffic for protesters. A number of marchers turn to say thank you as they pass officers.
As protesters near the North Texas Tollway, Police Chief Ed Drain warns them of the dangers of marching into heavily trafficked areas. "We want you to march," Drain said. "We don't want you to get run over by a car."
A small portion of the protesters sit in front of stopped traffic on Parker Road and Dallas Parkway, encouraging drivers to honk their horns.
Plano Police Department Chief Ed Drain offers a ride in the back of a city truck to two protesters.
A man who identifies himself only as Sean speaks to the crowd at the intersection of Dallas Parkway and Parker Road, celebrating the closure off one of Plano's busier intersections. "The only way we are going to provoke change is to be comfortable with being uncomfortable," he said. "This is history right here."
A man who identifies himself only as Sean speaks to the crowd a second time at the end of the march. He encourages the group to listen to a few words from Police Chief Ed Drain.
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