MILWAUKEE — A march on Milwaukee's north side Saturday morning helped give children a voice in these tumultuous times.
Hundreds of local families of all backgrounds showed up for the "What About Us" kids rally.
"I am here today to show how us black kids have a voice, and that our lives matter," said one child at the protest. Another said she was there because everyone needs to stick together when people are broken apart.
There were tables and supplies for children to make their own signs and posters.
Both black and white families came together to march with, and for their kids. However, it was kids that were leading the chants.
One woman at the protest said, "It's very important to get kids involved because we underestimate sometimes what they know and what they don't know. They're curious, they have questions, they have heart."
Masks were provided to anyone who didn't have one. There were sanitizing stations, and social distancing was encouraged.
Every child received a bagged lunch, and before the event was over, the entire crowd knelt in silence for nearly nine minutes. That's the same amount of time a Minneapolis police officer knelt on George Floyd's neck, killing him.
"As long as they're being lead the right way, they are our future. They are the ones that are gonna make change. They are the ones that truly matter," said one protester.
