George Floyd protests in Arkansas
After the protestors did not disperse, the Benton County Sheriff's Office began releasing tear gas and firing beanbag rounds into the crowd.[3] On June 4, hundreds of protesters peacefully marched from Plaza Boulevard to the Cabot Police Department to demand justice for George Floyd.[9][10] On June 4, around 300 people attended a protest in Harrison, a town in Arkansas noted for its history of race riots and organized white supremacy.[11] In July a lone protester, Rob Bliss, held a Black Lives Matter sign in front of a White Pride billboard."[20] On June 4, a "drive-in rally" took place at the Pine Bluff Civic Center, where 300 people turned up but remained in their cars to avoid spreading the coronavirus.[22] On June 10, another group of protesters marched to City Hall chanting slogans such as "I can't breathe" and "No justice, no peace".[23] On May 31, nearly 200 protesters gathered outside Pope County Courthouse and peacefully demonstrated in support of Black Lives Matter and George Floyd.