The Brief
- Minnesotans gathered at Bde Maka Ska to form the letters S.O.S. in response to the recent federal agent shootings.
- The event aimed to show support for the state and promote community unity.
- Organizer Kevin Johnson emphasized the need for a peaceful message rather than confrontational protests.
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) – In a powerful display of unity, Minnesotans gathered on the icy surface of Bde Maka Ska, forming the letters “SOS” to convey a message of support for the state’s immigrants during tense times.
Community gathers for a message of support
What we know:
More than a thousand people, walking or skating in boots, joined together to form the letters “SOS” on the ice. The event was organized by Kevin Johnson, who was inspired to act after the recent shooting of Alex Pretti by a border patrol agent.
Johnson said he wanted to do something meaningful that wasn’t just a protest.…