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Posted: Jun 5, 2021 / 04:57 PM EDT / Updated: Jun 6, 2021 / 10:13 AM EDT

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) Fort Waynes ChangeMakers hosted a Protest Reunion celebration at the Allen County Courthouse on Saturday. The event marked one year since the Black Lives Matter protests downtown that were held in response to the murder of George Floyd.

This event is kind of like peaceful environment, said Slayla Marie, one of the hosts. And its a fun environment and its an environment where we can be like okay, this happened a year ago and it wasnt all that great, you know, we were protesting and fighting but today we can celebrate.'

This event was originally scheduled for May 28th but was rescheduled due to inclement weather. The organizers re-scheduled for June 5th, which would have been Breonna Taylors birthday.

We just want the community to know that there can be peace in the middle of a storm, said Julius Pressey, one of the speakers. Were in the middle of a storm of fighting for voting rights in America. Were fighting for our policing legislation. Its a battle, but in the middle of it, we can come together as a family and enjoy one another.

The Protest Reunion will took place on Saturday from 4:00-7:00 p.m. The organizers listed this as a family-friendly event and was hosted by Six 8, Slayla Marie and Tricey Lafaye. Other speakers that were listed include:

They also hosted a clothing drive by AlienNature Supply and passing out 300 free meals in partnership with Big Mommas Kitchen & Human Agricultural Cooperative for the Community Curbside BBQ Giveaway.

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Groups gather downtown to mark anniversary of George Floyd protests - WANE