Standing at the Fred Watts Gazebo Park in Barnegat Township June 7 shortly after 1 p.m., one could hear the sound of shouting voices in the distance. As they got closer along Route 9, though, you could make out what they were exclaiming: “No Justice, No Peace,” “Black Lives Matter” and, in a call and response mode, “Say His Name. George Floyd!”
The procession was made up of approximately 250 participants in the Barnegat Walk for Peace. The group initially assembled at the Little League complex.
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