George Floyd protests in Connecticut
{{short description|2020 civil unrest after the murder of George Floyd}}
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| date = May 28 – August 25, 2020
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- Institutional racism against African Americans{{cite web|title=US surgeon general says "there is no easy prescription to heal our nation"|url=https://edition.cnn.com/us/live-news/george-floyd-protests-05-30-20#h_27ad9fc2045f3cdccdc3aa7800e964a7|last=Robertson|first=Nicky|date=May 30, 2020|website=CNN|language=en|access-date=May 30, 2020|archive-date=June 1, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200601152647/https://edition.cnn.com/us/live-news/george-floyd-protests-05-30-20/h_27ad9fc2045f3cdccdc3aa7800e964a7|url-status=live}}{{cite news |last1=Goldberg |first1=Michelle |title=Opinion - America Is a Tinderbox |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/29/opinion/george-floyd-protests-minneapolis.html |website=The New York Times |access-date=May 30, 2020 |date=May 29, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200530044312/https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/29/opinion/george-floyd-protests-minneapolis.html |archive-date=May 30, 2020 |url-status=live }}
- Reaction to the murder of George Floyd
- Economic, racial and social inequality
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| sidebox = {{George Floyd protests map|width=325|height=350|zoom=8|coords={{coord|41.6|-72.7}}|text=Cities in Connecticut that held a protest with approximately 100 or more participants |jurisdiction=Connecticut}}
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Locations
= Ansonia =
A protest was held on June 8 with over a hundred participants.{{cite web |last1=Mayko |first1=Michael P. |title=Emulating Martin Luther King Jr., protesters and police march through Ansonia |url=https://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Emulating-Martin-Luther-King-Jr-protesters-and-15318272.php |website=CT Post |access-date=July 29, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240702120756/https://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Emulating-Martin-Luther-King-Jr-protesters-and-15318272.php |archive-date=July 2, 2024 |date=June 4, 2020}}
= Bridgeport =
A section of Route 8 was shut down by protesters on May 30.
=Cheshire=
Around 500 people attended a protest march on June 7. Several members of the town committee were in attendance.{{Cite web|url=https://patch.com/connecticut/cheshire/letter-students-praised-peaceful-protest-march-cheshire|title=Letter: Students Praised For Peaceful Protest March In Cheshire|date=June 12, 2020|website=Cheshire, CT Patch|access-date=June 14, 2020|archive-date=June 14, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200614113429/https://patch.com/connecticut/cheshire/letter-students-praised-peaceful-protest-march-cheshire|url-status=live}}
= Danbury =
On June 3, a protest march consumed downtown city streets in the early afternoon, and later spilled over onto Interstate 84.{{Cite web|url=https://patch.com/connecticut/danbury/danbury-black-lives-matter-marchers-brave-rain-i-84-traffic|title=Danbury Black Lives Matter Marchers Brave Rain, I-84 Traffic|date=June 3, 2020|website=Danbury, CT Patch|access-date=June 8, 2020|archive-date=June 5, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200605002507/https://patch.com/connecticut/danbury/danbury-black-lives-matter-marchers-brave-rain-i-84-traffic|url-status=live}}
= Darien =
A crowd ranging from a hundred to a thousand marched through Darien and Noroton on May 31.{{Cite web |last=Gurliacci |first=David |url=https://darienite.com/hundreds-march-in-darien-to-protest-death-of-george-floyd-57596 |title=Hundreds March in Darien to Protest Death of George Floyd |date=June 2, 2020 |website=Darienite |access-date=January 3, 2021 |archive-date=December 1, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201201204429/https://darienite.com/hundreds-march-in-darien-to-protest-death-of-george-floyd-57596 |url-status=live }}
= East Hartford =
On June 7, hundreds of protesters marched from a parking lot on Main Street along Interstate 84 to the Mortensen Riverfront Plaza in Hartford to protest police brutality.{{cite web|url=https://www.journalinquirer.com/towns/east_hartford/emotional-march-bridge-vigil/article_3a407f7e-a997-11ea-a059-ffecbf5ba70b.html|title=Emotional march, bridge vigil|first=Vin|last=Gallo|publisher=Journal Inquirer|date=June 8, 2020|access-date=June 21, 2020|archive-date=June 20, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200620214247/https://www.journalinquirer.com/towns/east_hartford/emotional-march-bridge-vigil/article_3a407f7e-a997-11ea-a059-ffecbf5ba70b.html|url-status=live}}
= East Haven =
Several dozen residents gathered on the town green on June 5. Several members of the East Haven Police Department denounced the actions of the officers present at George Floyd's murder.{{Cite web|url=https://www.wfsb.com/news/peaceful-protests-held-in-hartford-area-east-haven-friday-called-for-change/article_9c3181d0-a715-11ea-a9dc-236724e18f30.html|title=Peaceful protests held in Hartford area, East Haven Friday called for change|date=June 5, 2020|access-date=August 26, 2020|website=WFSB|archive-date=August 20, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210820130342/https://www.wfsb.com/news/peaceful-protests-held-in-hartford-area-east-haven-friday-called-for-change/article_9c3181d0-a715-11ea-a9dc-236724e18f30.html|url-status=live}}
= Enfield =
On June 4, more than 300 people protested on Enfield's town green while a large contingent of protesters marched to the local police headquarters.{{Cite web|url=https://www.courant.com/community/enfield/hc-en-enfield-blm-protest-0611-20200605-t3l5fezlyzfzxomd7v6c343eym-story.html|title=Protest held on Enfield Town Green|date=June 5, 2020|website=Hartford Courant|access-date=June 8, 2020|archive-date=June 5, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200605195038/https://www.courant.com/community/enfield/hc-en-enfield-blm-protest-0611-20200605-t3l5fezlyzfzxomd7v6c343eym-story.html|url-status=live}}
= Fairfield =
On June 2, hundreds of students marched throughout the town. The demonstrators, wearing black, filled Sherman Green at about 11:30 a.m., lying across Post Road in Downtown to block traffic. They also made a 3-mile march downtown, through the beach area and up to Old Town Hall, where they formed a speaking circle. The protest lasted well into the afternoon.{{cite web |url=https://patch.com/connecticut/fairfield/protest-closes-post-road-downtown-fairfield/ |title=People Spontaneously Took To The Streets |website=Patch |date=June 2, 2020 |access-date=June 8, 2020 |archive-date=June 3, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200603162112/https://patch.com/connecticut/fairfield/protest-closes-post-road-downtown-fairfield |url-status=live }} There were also a few people standing outside Fairfield Police Department.{{Cite web|url=https://imgur.com/a/wso2UJP|title=Protesters Outside the Fairfield Police Department (Connecticut, June 2nd 2020)|website=Imgur|access-date=June 8, 2020|archive-date=May 15, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230515184726/https://imgur.com/a/wso2UJP|url-status=live}}
= Greenwich =
Several dozen protesters rallied near the Greenwich Police Department on June 1. The police chief and a selectman spoke to the crowd.{{Cite web|title='We're not here for the same reasons:' Protesters in Greenwich call for action|url=https://www.greenwichtime.com/local/article/We-re-not-here-for-the-same-reasons-15309501.php|last=Borsuk|first=Ken|date=June 1, 2020|website=GreenwichTime|access-date=June 2, 2020|archive-date=June 8, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200608182631/https://www.greenwichtime.com/local/article/We-re-not-here-for-the-same-reasons-15309501.php|url-status=live}} Roads were closed and businesses were boarded up.{{Cite web|title=Protesters rally near Greenwich PD over death of George Floyd in Minneapolis|url=http://connecticut.news12.com/story/42197893/protesters-rally-near-greenwich-pd-over-death-of-george-floyd-in-minneapolis|website=connecticut.news12.com|language=en|access-date=June 2, 2020}}
= Groton =
On June 7, nearly 1,000 people peacefully marched through the streets to support Black Lives Matter. The event was organized by students from Fitch High School.{{cite web|url=https://patch.com/connecticut/groton/photos-videos-sundays-peaceful-blm-protest-groton|title=Photos, Videos From Sunday's Peaceful BLM Protest In Groton|publisher=The Patch|date=June 8, 2020|access-date=June 21, 2020|archive-date=June 21, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200621074141/https://patch.com/connecticut/groton/photos-videos-sundays-peaceful-blm-protest-groton|url-status=live}}
= Hamden =
On June 2, around 50 protesters marched from the Abdul-Majid Karim Hasan Islamic Center to Town Hall to protest the murder of George Floyd and demand police accountability.{{cite web|url=https://www.nhregister.com/news/article/Hamden-Islamic-Center-calls-for-unity-in-march-15312386.php|title=Hamden Islamic Center calls for unity in march with town police|first=Brian|last=Zahn|publisher=New Haven Register|date=June 2, 2020|access-date=June 21, 2020}} On June 7, a protest with over a hundred people took place, which blocked Route 15.{{cite web|url=https://www.wtnh.com/news/connecticut/new-haven/protest-march-in-tribute-to-george-floyd-stops-traffic-on-rt-15-in-hamden/|title=Protest, march in tribute to George Floyd stops traffic on Route 15 in Hamden|first=Shaynah|last=Ferreira|publisher=WTNH|date=June 7, 2020|access-date=June 21, 2020|archive-date=June 22, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200622224940/https://www.wtnh.com/news/connecticut/new-haven/protest-march-in-tribute-to-george-floyd-stops-traffic-on-rt-15-in-hamden/|url-status=dead}}{{cite web|url=https://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/protesters-march-in-honor-of-george-floyd-in-hamden/2284222/|title=Protesters March in Honor of George Floyd in Hamden|publisher=WVIT|date=June 7, 2020|access-date=August 31, 2020|archive-date=September 25, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200925043007/https://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/protesters-march-in-honor-of-george-floyd-in-hamden/2284222/|url-status=live}}
= Hartford =
On May 29, hundreds of people protested in front of the Capitol.{{cite web |url=https://www.wfsb.com/news/rally-held-against-police-brutality-racial-discrimination-in-hartford/article_76451b7a-a1f8-11ea-8cb9-ff8793730be5.html |title=Rally held against police brutality, racial discrimination in Hartford |website=WFSB |access-date=June 8, 2020 |archive-date=February 9, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210209021053/https://www.wfsb.com/news/rally-held-against-police-brutality-racial-discrimination-in-hartford/article_76451b7a-a1f8-11ea-8cb9-ff8793730be5.html |url-status=live }} On May 30, more than 1,000 people marched to the Hartford Police Department and Connecticut State Capitol.{{cite web |url=https://www.courant.com/news/connecticut/hc-news-hartford-protest-police-brutality-20200530-o3ge6bxtbvc6rcjcnrwkkolhgi-story.html |title=More than 1,000 people flood Hartford streets to protest killing of George Floyd; Bridgeport rally shuts down Route 8 |publisher=Hartford Courant |date=May 30, 2020 |access-date=June 8, 2020 |archive-date=February 16, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210216212637/https://www.courant.com/news/connecticut/hc-news-hartford-protest-police-brutality-20200530-o3ge6bxtbvc6rcjcnrwkkolhgi-story.html |url-status=live }} On June 1, protesters demonstrated in front of the Hartford Police Department headquarters before marching to Interstate 84, where they blocked traffic on both sides. The event was peaceful despite warnings from police that they were blocking emergency vehicles from St. Francis Hospital. Some officers held hands and prayed with protesters. The demonstrators dispersed at 6:30 pm.{{cite web|url=https://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/were-demanding-give-us-justice-more-ct-rallies-push-for-change-justice-for-george-floyd/2280584/|title=Protesters Block I-84 in Hartford, Continue Call for Justice for George Floyd|publisher=WVIT|date=June 1, 2020|access-date=March 28, 2021|archive-date=April 15, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210415202623/https://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/were-demanding-give-us-justice-more-ct-rallies-push-for-change-justice-for-george-floyd/2280584/|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=https://www.courant.com/news/connecticut/hc-news-connecticut-police-protests-20200601-uk6v5ppvdjbsllic4lfgjigytm-story.html|title=Police protests block I-84 in Hartford; Westfarms closes out of 'abundance of caution'; Trump tells governors to crack down with arrests|publisher=Hartford Courant|date=June 1, 2020|access-date=March 28, 2021|archive-date=July 9, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210709033007/https://www.courant.com/news/connecticut/hc-news-connecticut-police-protests-20200601-uk6v5ppvdjbsllic4lfgjigytm-story.html|url-status=live}}
On June 6, hundreds of protesters attended multiple events in Hartford. The first one, called "No Lives Matter Until Black Lives Matter: Protest for Our Future", marched from Pope Park to the Capitol Building. A second protest was held at the Global Communications Academy, while another group marched from Bushnell Park to the Connecticut Supreme Court, where a silent sit-in was held.{{Cite web|title=Multiple Protests for George Floyd Held Across Conn.|url=https://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/multiple-protests-for-george-floyd-to-be-held-across-conn/2283834/|access-date=2020-06-07|website=NBC Connecticut|date=June 6, 2020|language=en-US|archive-date=June 7, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200607103756/https://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/multiple-protests-for-george-floyd-to-be-held-across-conn/2283834/|url-status=live}}
= Manchester =
= Meriden =
On June 6, over 1,000 people gathered at the Meriden Green to support Black Lives Matter and George Floyd.{{cite web|url=https://www.myrecordjournal.com/News/Meriden/Meriden-News/Peaceful-diverse-crowd-rallies-in-Meriden-against-police-brutality-racism.html|title=Peaceful, diverse crowd rallies in Meriden against police brutality, racism|first=Mary Ellen|last=Godin|publisher=The Record-Journal|date=June 6, 2020|access-date=June 21, 2020|archive-date=June 20, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200620214241/https://www.myrecordjournal.com/News/Meriden/Meriden-News/Peaceful-diverse-crowd-rallies-in-Meriden-against-police-brutality-racism.html|url-status=dead}}
= Middletown =
A peaceful march across main street was attended by a few hundred people on Saturday night, May 30.{{cite news|last1=Day|first1=Cassandra|date=May 31, 2020|title=Hundreds turn out for incident-free rally, march in support of George Floyd in Middletown|language=en-US|work=The Middletown Press|publisher=Hearst Media Services Connecticut|url=https://www.middletownpress.com/middletown/article/Hundreds-turn-out-for-incident-free-rally-march-15306477.php|access-date=June 1, 2020|archive-date=February 16, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210216205415/https://www.middletownpress.com/middletown/article/Hundreds-turn-out-for-incident-free-rally-march-15306477.php|url-status=dead}}
= Mystic =
= New Britain =
On May 31 a march occurred with hundreds of participants at the Walnut Hill Park.{{cite web |last1=Drzewiecki |first1=Erica |title=Hundreds of protesters march in Walnut Hill Park in New Britain |url=http://www.newbritainherald.com/NBH-New+Britain+News/372992/hundreds-of-protesters-march-in-walnut-hill-park-in-new-britain |website=New Britain Herald |access-date=June 19, 2022 |date=May 31, 2020 |archive-date=August 4, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200804015329/http://www.newbritainherald.com/NBH-New+Britain+News/372992/hundreds-of-protesters-march-in-walnut-hill-park-in-new-britain |url-status=dead }}
= New Canaan =
On June 4, peaceful protests took place in front of the police headquarters.{{Cite web|title=Peaceful protesters march for unity in New Canaan|url=http://connecticut.news12.com/story/42212345/peaceful-protesters-march-for-unity-in-new-canaan|access-date=June 5, 2020|website=connecticut.news12.com|language=en|archive-date=June 5, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200605053838/http://connecticut.news12.com/story/42212345/peaceful-protesters-march-for-unity-in-new-canaan|url-status=live}}
= New Haven =
On May 31, roughly 1,000 protesters shut down a section of Interstate 95.{{cite web |url=https://www.newhavenindependent.org/index.php/archives/entry/protest2/ |title=1K Protesters Take Over I-95 |publisher=New Haven Independent |date=May 31, 2020 |access-date=June 8, 2020 |archive-date=June 1, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200601151703/https://www.newhavenindependent.org/index.php/archives/entry/protest2/ |url-status=live }}
On June 5, 5,000 protesters marched from the New Haven Green to the New Haven Police Department headquarters.{{Cite web|title=5,000 March for Racial Justice|url=https://www.newhavenindependent.org/index.php/archives/entry/youth_protest_black_lives_matter/|access-date=June 5, 2020|publisher=New Haven Independent|archive-date=June 8, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200608184129/https://www.newhavenindependent.org/index.php/archives/entry/youth_protest_black_lives_matter/|url-status=live}}
= New London =
Dozens of protesters gathered along Bank Street on May 30.{{Cite web|title=Peaceful protest in New London Saturday following the death of George Floyd|url=https://www.wtnh.com/video/peaceful-protest-in-new-london-supporting-george-floyd-saturday/|date=May 30, 2020|website=WTNH.com|language=en-US|access-date=June 2, 2020|archive-date=June 10, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200610180027/https://www.wtnh.com/video/peaceful-protest-in-new-london-supporting-george-floyd-saturday/|url-status=dead}}
At least a thousand people marched in New London on June 6. Protesters called for the New London Police Department to be defunded and for a statue of Christopher Columbus to be removed.{{cite web |last1=Bergman |first1=Julia |title=At youth-led protest in New London, organizers came with list of demands |url=https://www.theday.com/article/20200606/NWS01/200609655 |website=The Day |access-date=June 19, 2022 |date=June 7, 2020 |archive-date=June 19, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220619213710/https://www.theday.com/article/20200606/NWS01/200609655 |url-status=live }}
= Newington =
On June 4, 2020 "hundreds of protesters" demonstrated in Newington.{{Cite web|title=Hundreds of protesters shut down streets in Newington|url=https://www.wfsb.com/news/hundreds-of-protesters-shut-down-streets-in-newington/article_795b7b48-a6cf-11ea-ade4-578eb2bea6c6.html|access-date=2020-08-14|website=WFSB|language=en|archive-date=August 13, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200813195024/https://www.wfsb.com/news/hundreds-of-protesters-shut-down-streets-in-newington/article_795b7b48-a6cf-11ea-ade4-578eb2bea6c6.html|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|title=Hundreds of people march in Newington {{!}} Hear the protest through their words|url=https://www.fox61.com/article/news/local/hundreds-of-people-march-in-newington/520-ac2ad942-8fa2-4d85-a48a-663d7b28f771|access-date=2020-08-14|website=fox61.com|date=June 5, 2020|language=en-US|archive-date=June 22, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200622165435/https://www.fox61.com/article/news/local/hundreds-of-people-march-in-newington/520-ac2ad942-8fa2-4d85-a48a-663d7b28f771|url-status=live}}
On June 22, 2020, a protest was held at Mill Pond Park to advocate for defunding the police. It was countered by a Blue Lives Matter protest.{{Cite web|title=New Britain Herald - Protesters go head to head at Newington park|url=http://www.newbritainherald.com/NBH-Newington+News/375559/protesters-go-head-to-head-at-newington-park|access-date=2020-08-14|website=Central Connecticut Communications|archive-date=January 27, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210127070042/http://www.newbritainherald.com/NBH-Newington+News/375559/protesters-go-head-to-head-at-newington-park|url-status=dead}}
= North Haven =
Over 100 people attended a protest and march on the Town Green on August 25.{{Cite web|title=Keeping the Momentum for BLM in North Haven
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= Norwich =
Several hundred protesters gathered in Downtown Norwich on June 2.{{cite web |last1=Bessette |first1=Claire |last2=Drelich |first2=Kimberly |title=Hundreds protest in Norwich, Mystic on Tuesday |url=https://www.theday.com/article/20200602/NWS01/200609877 |website=The Day |access-date=June 19, 2020 |date=June 3, 2020}}
= Old Saybrook =
On June 3, hundreds of people gathered for a vigil to honor victims of police brutality. They marched up and down Main Street and also gathered at the Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, where they listened to a group of speakers, including State Senator Norm Needleman.{{cite web|url=https://lymeline.com/2020/06/peaceful-protest-held-in-old-saybrook-showed-solidarity-against-police-brutality-on-african-americans/|title=Peaceful Protest Held in Old Saybrook Showed Solidarity Against Police Brutality on African-Americans|first=Olwen|last=Logan|publisher=Lyme Line|date=June 4, 2020|access-date=June 21, 2020|archive-date=June 20, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200620214247/https://lymeline.com/2020/06/peaceful-protest-held-in-old-saybrook-showed-solidarity-against-police-brutality-on-african-americans/|url-status=live}}
= Oxford =
On June 7, over 400 people gathered on Route 67. Protesters took a knee for about eight minutes 46 seconds.{{cite web|url=https://www.ctpost.com/local/article/At-Oxford-rally-against-racism-protesters-debate-15323351.php|title=At Oxford rally against racism, protesters debate 'slavery simulation' homework assignment|first=Michael|last=Mayko|publisher=CT Post|date=June 7, 2020|access-date=August 31, 2020|archive-date=September 6, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200906005123/https://www.ctpost.com/local/article/At-Oxford-rally-against-racism-protesters-debate-15323351.php|url-status=live}}
= Portland =
Around two dozen people attended a protest at the Arrigoni Bridge despite the event's cancellation due to construction. They lay down in the center of the bridge, blocking traffic on both sides.{{cite web |last1=Mill |first1=Jeff |title=Rally for George Floyd planned for Arrigoni Bridge canceled; some turned out anyway |url=https://www.middletownpress.com/middletown/article/Rally-for-George-Floyd-planned-for-Arrigoni-15312064.php |website=The Middletown Press |access-date=October 4, 2020 |language=en |date=June 2, 2020 |archive-date=October 9, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201009005152/https://www.middletownpress.com/middletown/article/Rally-for-George-Floyd-planned-for-Arrigoni-15312064.php |url-status=live }}
= Shelton =
More than 120 people gathered at the Huntington Green for a protest on May 31.{{cite web |last1=Gioiele |first1=Brian |title=Protesters shine light on racism, police brutality in Shelton |url=https://www.sheltonherald.com/news/article/Protesters-shine-light-on-racism-police-15308993.php#photo-19483338 |website=Shelton Herald |access-date=June 19, 2022 |language=en |date=June 1, 2020 |archive-date=March 21, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230321150730/https://www.sheltonherald.com/news/article/Protesters-shine-light-on-racism-police-15308993.php#photo-19483338 |url-status=live }}
= Southington =
Hundreds gathered for a protest on June 1 at the town green.{{cite web |last1=Muszynski |first1=Justin |title=Hundreds of protestors gather on Southington's town green, calling for an end to racism |url=http://www.bristolpress.com/BP-Southington+Herald+News/373065/hundreds-of-protestors-gather-on-southingtons-town-green-calling-for-an-end-to-racism |website=The Bristol Press |access-date=June 19, 2022 |date=June 2, 2020 }}{{Dead link|date=October 2023 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}
= Stamford =
Hundreds gathered at the Stamford Police Headquarters on May 31 for an eight-minute "kneel of silence."{{Cite web|title=Hundreds Attend Stamford Protest That Includes Eight-Minute Kneel Of Silence For George Floyd|url=https://dailyvoice.com/connecticut/stamford/news/hundreds-attend-stamford-protest-that-includes-eight-minute-kneel-of-silence-for-george-floyd/788719/|date=May 31, 2020|website=Stamford Daily Voice|language=en|access-date=June 2, 2020|archive-date=June 2, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200602224004/https://dailyvoice.com/connecticut/stamford/news/hundreds-attend-stamford-protest-that-includes-eight-minute-kneel-of-silence-for-george-floyd/788719/|url-status=live}}
= Stratford =
A peaceful protest was held in front of town hall on May 30, with a few hundred protesters.{{cite web |last1=Bybee-Schier |first1=Anna |title=Hundreds In Stratford Protest Police Brutality After Floyd Death |url=https://patch.com/connecticut/stratford/hundreds-stratford-protest-police-brutality-after-floyd-death |website=Stratford, CT Patch |access-date=June 5, 2020 |language=en |date=May 30, 2020}}
= Torrington =
= Trumbull =
= Wallingford =
A silent protest was held on June 5 near Wallingford Town Hall. Hundreds of people attended.{{cite web |url=https://www.myrecordjournal.com/News/Wallingford/Wallingford-News/Hundreds-gather-in-Wallingford-for-solidarity%C2%A0protest-against-police-brutality.html |title=Hundreds gather in Wallingford for protest against police brutality |publisher=My Record Journal |date=June 5, 2020 |first=Lauren |last=Takores |access-date=June 19, 2022 |archive-date=February 23, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220223054736/https://www.myrecordjournal.com/News/Wallingford/Wallingford-News/Hundreds-gather-in-Wallingford-for-solidarity%C2%A0protest-against-police-brutality.html |url-status=dead }}
= Waterbury =
On May 31, peaceful demonstrations took place in two locations: at the intersection of Wolcott Street and Long Hill Road, and outside the Waterbury Police Department. 28 people were arrested for disorderly conduct, though no property damage or protester injuries were reported. On July 4, 2020, the statue of Christopher Columbus by the late Frank C. Gaylord was vandalized and decapitated. by Brandon Ambrose, who turned himself in to Waterbury police, and who was charged and convicted of criminal mischief and desecration of property, (those charges could be dropped if Ambrose completes a criminal diversion program.), and fined $8,800. Police said Ambrose attempted to sell the nose of the statue online.{{cite web |url=https://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/at-least-a-dozen-protesters-seen-being-detained-in-waterbury/2280079/ |title=Waterbury Police Arrest 28 People During Protest |publisher=NBC Connecticut |date=May 31, 2020 |access-date=June 8, 2020 |archive-date=February 16, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210216205355/https://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/at-least-a-dozen-protesters-seen-being-detained-in-waterbury/2280079/ |url-status=live }}
= Watertown =
On June 19 a march was held in Watertown. Protesters marched from the town Green to Main Street.{{cite web|url=https://www.wtnh.com/news/connecticut/litchfield/black-lives-matter-organization-holds-march-in-watertown/|title=Black Lives Matter organization holds march in Watertown|publisher=WTNH|date=June 20, 2020}}{{Dead link|date=February 2025 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}
= West Hartford =
On June 2, several hundred families and individuals gathered outside of West Hartford City Hall.{{Cite web|date=2020-06-02|title=Protests in West Hartford, Hartford spark conversation around preventing police brutality, strengthen police-community relations|url=https://www.wtnh.com/news/connecticut/hartford/ride-for-unity-protest-in-west-hartford-sparks-conversation-around-how-to-prevent-police-brutality-create-real-change/|access-date=2020-06-19|website=WTNH.com|language=en-US|archive-date=June 20, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200620214318/https://www.wtnh.com/news/connecticut/hartford/ride-for-unity-protest-in-west-hartford-sparks-conversation-around-how-to-prevent-police-brutality-create-real-change/|url-status=dead}}
= West Haven =
On June 5, a group of people marched to the West Haven Police Department. They also protested the death of Mubarak Soulemane, who was killed in West Haven by a state trooper in January. A woman drove her car into the protesters.{{Cite web|date=2020-07-06|title=Driver Goes Through Crowd Of Protesters In West Haven|url=https://patch.com/connecticut/westhaven/car-drives-through-crowd-protesters-west-haven|access-date=2020-08-26|website=West Haven, CT Patch|language=en-US|archive-date=October 31, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201031091354/https://patch.com/connecticut/westhaven/car-drives-through-crowd-protesters-west-haven|url-status=live}}
= Weston =
On June 7, students from Weston High School organized a peaceful protest against police brutality at the town library.{{cite web|url=http://connecticut.news12.com/story/42219681/weston-hs-students-organize-peaceful-rally-at-town-library|title=Weston HS students organize peaceful rally at town library|publisher=News 12 Connecticut|date=June 7, 2020|access-date=June 21, 2020}}
= Westport =
On May 31, a hundred people rallied in downtown Westport.{{cite web|url=https://westportnow.com/index.php?/v3/comments/a_westport_protest/|title=A Westport Protest|website=WestportNow|date=May 31, 2020|access-date=June 8, 2020|archive-date=January 13, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210113125820/https://westportnow.com/index.php?%2Fv3%2Fcomments%2Fa_westport_protest%2F|url-status=live}}
= Wethersfield =
Hundreds of protesters marched to the Wethersfield Police Department on June 5.{{cite web|url=https://www.fox61.com/article/news/local/hundreds-march-in-wethersfield-for-george-floyd-blm/520-55a48fc8-1dff-411a-a225-dc469d2f07ac|title=Hundreds join #BLM protest in Wethersfield, marching from Cove Park to police station|publisher=Fox 61|date=June 5, 2020|access-date=August 26, 2020|archive-date=July 24, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210724212609/https://www.fox61.com/article/news/local/hundreds-march-in-wethersfield-for-george-floyd-blm/520-55a48fc8-1dff-411a-a225-dc469d2f07ac|url-status=live}}
= Windsor =
On June 7, the Human Relations Commission organized a vigil on town green on Broad Street to honor George Floyd and others killed by police.{{cite web|url=https://www.journalinquirer.com/towns/windsor/george-floyd-vigil-set-for-sunday-in-windsor/article_9f1ce800-a745-11ea-a2dd-9b50c83cf545.html|title=George Floyd vigil set for Sunday in Windsor|publisher=Journal Inquirer|date=June 6, 2020|access-date=June 21, 2020|archive-date=June 24, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200624131428/https://www.journalinquirer.com/towns/windsor/george-floyd-vigil-set-for-sunday-in-windsor/article_9f1ce800-a745-11ea-a2dd-9b50c83cf545.html|url-status=live}}