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Photo opportunities were everywhere one looked during a Black Lives Matter rally Sunday in Bricktown. Whether destined for social media or a local-TV news report, smartphones and digital cameras were held aloft to capture the images, words and general atmosphere of the movement’s message.

Perhaps tellingly, it seemed the only people without cameras actively recording the event were the Oklahoma City police on hand tasked with maintaining the peace.

The OKCPD’s union is negotiating details about the city’s body cam program.

Scenes from the rally
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Law student Vanessa Martinez made a sign featuring names of people killed by police. "I'm actually happy that we're able to get so many people out here," she said. (William W. Savage III)
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African American protestors were joined by several white counterparts at the Black Lives Matter rally Sunday, July 10, in OKC. (William W. Savage III)
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Supporters of the Black Lives Matter movement join arms as they begin to march through Bricktown on Sunday, July 10, in Oklahoma City. (Josh McBee)
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People hold signs as they march July 10 during a Black Lives Matter rally in OKC's Bricktown. (William W. Savage III)
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Counter-protester Ethan Sawyer holds a sign during a Black Lives Matter rally July 10 in Bricktown. "I believe police brutality is an issue, but I believe it's over-exagerated," Sawyer said. (William W. Savage III)
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Richie Diaz carries a sign bearing the name of a man who died after an altercation with police in February 2014 outside the Warren Theater in Moore. (Josh McBee)
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A participant holds a sign during a Black Lives Matter rally Sunday, July 10, in OKC's Bricktown. (William W. Savage III)
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Organizers and supporters give the black power salute Sunday, July 10, in Bricktown. (William W. Savage III)
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Counter-protesters with Confederate flags showed up Sunday, July 10, to a Black Lives Matter rally in OKC's Bricktown. (Josh McBee)
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Two men hold red and blue bandanas to symbolize unity between rival gangs during a Black Lives Matter rally Sunday, July 10, in OKC's Bricktown. (William W. Savage III)
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A young boy stands with a sign during a Black Lives Matter rally July 10 in OKC's Bricktown. (Josh McBee)
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Hydration was a foremost concern given the day's high temperatures during a Black Lives Matter rally July 10 in Bricktown. (Josh McBee)
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A sign on a Bricktown restaurant apologizes for the business being closed in conjunction with the Black Lives Matter protest July 10 in the district. Josh McBee)

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