Benicia Black Lives Matter calls for transparency in Solano County Sheriff Department and action by the Solano County Board of Supervisors
May 25, 2021
BBLM participated in a peaceful protest today outside the Solano County Sheriff Department in Fairfield CA.
BBLM co-founder Nimat Shakoor-Grantham honored the death of George Floyd and called on the Sheriff and the Solano County Board of Supervisors to address recent revelations about White supremacist extremism in the Solano County Sheriff Department. [See video and background below.]
Comments from a participant: “During the course of Nimat’s comments I think 100+ people strolled about, in and out of the buildings, up and down the sidewalks and across the streets. Comments were strong and persistent, invoking “Board of Supervisors” and “Sheriff’s Office” many times, and “not serving all their constituents” over and over. Effective, I thought. Also, I noticed people standing up on the roof of the County building across the street from where we were. Also I saw a drone immediately in front of us up in the air about 100 feet away, sitting there most of the 45 or so minutes that speakers addressed the gathering.”
Thanks to Benicia videographer Dr. Constance Beutel for this short video. [A longer 11 minute version can be viewed here.]BACKGROUND HERE ON THE BENICIA INDEPENDENT:
- Open Letter to City and County Officials – Benicia Black Lives Matter, On Right-Wing Extremism in Sheriff Department
- Garamendi, Thompson, Grayson, Benicia Black Lives Matter, Others Call For Investigation, But Solano Sheriff Stands By Deputies Who Displayed Militia Support
- Vjo Times-Herald: Benicia Black Lives Matter calls on Solano County Supervisors for sheriff oversight
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