Floyd organizes Peaceful Protest at Norton Park, June 24

Melina Floyd, center, is organizing a second Peaceful Protest June 24 at Norton Park in Plainville. She attended the community conversation about inclusion, equality and diversity held at Rockwell Park earlier in June. (Staff photo)

Posted By: David Fortier June 23, 2020

Melina Floyd, BEHS Class of 2014, is planning her second Peaceful Protest Wednesday, June 24, from 5 to 8 p.m. at Norton Park in Plainville.

Floyd organized the protest that drew hundreds to Federal Hill Green earlier in June. A link to her interview with The Bristol Edition is available here.

As with the first protest, participants are being asked to wear a face mask, socially distance, and bring water and signs. In addition, the evening will begin with people who have gathered sharing their stories.