Photos: Black Men’s March in Cedar Rapids

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Oct. 4, 2020 2:34 pm, Updated: Oct. 4, 2020 3:23 pm

The Linn County Democrats Affirmative Action Caucus, NAACP and Black Men of Cedar Rapids hosted a march from Redmond Park to the African American Museum of Iowa Saturday afternoon to encourage, support and empower Black men and members of the Black community

Cedar Rapids NAACP president Dedric Doolan leads the beginning of the Black Men's March beginning from Redmond Park in Cedar Rapids on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2020. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)

Merci Ngiriweneza of Cedar Rapids holds a 'together we stand' sign while participating in the Black Men's March in Cedar Rapids on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2020. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)

Ayla Dawson, 15, of Cedar Rapids (left) and Jada Lipscomb, 16, of Marion (right) march together with the Black Men's March in Cedar Rapids on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2020. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)

Brandon Jackson of Cedar Rapids carries his 4-year-old son, Bra'Len, while passing a police car escorting the Black Men's March in Cedar Rapids on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2020. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)

Parcicipants march down 15th Street SE during the Black Men's March in Cedar Rapids on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2020. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)

Isabel Guerrero, 15, of Springville holds a sign at Redmond Park during the Black Men's March in Cedar Rapids on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2020. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)

State Rep. Ras Smith of Waterloo speaks during the Black Men's March in Cedar Rapids on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2020. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)

Malcolm Rice, 14, stands with his arms around his younger brother, Dylan, 10, while listening to community leaders speak during the Black Men's March in Cedar Rapids on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2020. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)

Linn County supervisor Stacey Walker greets another man gathering at Redmond Park for the Black Men's March in Cedar Rapids on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2020. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)

Andre Dawson of Cedar Rapids speaks about the importance of mentorship and education in the Black community during the Black Men's March in Cedar Rapids on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2020. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)

Brandon Jackson stands with his his boys, Censir, 9, (left) and Bra'Len, 4, during the Black Men's March in Cedar Rapids on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2020. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)

Armond Dawson of Cedar Rapids speaks to organize men gathered at Redmond Park for the Black Men's March in Cedar Rapids on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2020. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)

Nia Howard, 15, of Springville holds a sign while participating in the Black Men's March in Cedar Rapids on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2020. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)

Bra'Len Jackson, 4, of Cedar Rapids plays on the grass holding a 'together we stand' sign along with his brother and father, Brandon, during the Black Men's March in Cedar Rapids on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2020. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)

Daisy Bradley of Cedar Rapids holds up signs while participating in the Black Men's March in Cedar Rapids on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2020. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)

Naima Muzo, 12, of Cedar Rapids holds up a sign while marching with the Black Men's March in Cedar Rapids on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2020. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)

Brandon Jackson of Cedar Rapids stands listening to a speaker at Redmond Park to kick off the Black Men's March in Cedar Rapids on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2020. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)

Cedar Rapids NAACP president Dedric Doolan speaks about voter registration and voting rights during the Black Men's March in Cedar Rapids on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2020. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)

Ana Clymer marches with her daughter Briana, 14, of Marion during the Black Men's March in Cedar Rapids on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2020. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)

Naima Muzo, 12, of Cedar Rapids participates in the Black Men's March in Cedar Rapids on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2020. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)

Bob Dixon of Cedar Rapids participates in the Black Men's March as it passes through NewBo as it nears the African American Museum of Iowa in Cedar Rapids on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2020. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)

Quarnail Arnold of Miami holds a 'together we stand' sign while participating in the Black Men's March in Cedar Rapids on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2020. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)

during the Black Men's March in Cedar Rapids on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2020. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)

Linn County supervisor Stacey Walker speaks about the importance of voting and community leadership during the Black Men's March in Cedar Rapids on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2020. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)

Leaders from the Black Men of Cedar Rapids pose for a photo together during the Black Men's March in Cedar Rapids on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2020. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)