Dixon organized a June 6 ‘Say Their Names’ rally in North Charleston.
Noting the protests overwhelmingly have been led by and predominantly included young people of all races Dixon said, “The only people there with gray hair was me and the Scott brothers.”
Asked if the community’s youth will continue the protests long term, Dixon said, “We’ve seen this before and a few days later things went back to business as usual.
Asked if protests alone will exact the change needed Dixon said, “In the past we’ve gotten stuck on the ‘unity bridge’ and never stepped beyond it.
The protests will “choke” those in power into addressing all the other issues – education, healthcare, and economics – things that detract from the quality of life for Black people.
