Hospital Holds Kneel-in Vigil Protesting Racial Inequality
Thaddeus Thompson, administrative director at the hospital, leads the kneel-in.
Thaddeus Thompson, administrative director at the hospital, leads the kneel-in.
Every police chief from all six Vineyard towns attended the event.
Every police chief from all six Vineyard towns attended the event.
Hospital's healing garden was appropriate choice for vigil.
Hospital's healing garden was appropriate choice for vigil.
Kneel-in followed other demonstrations held on the Vineyard throughout the week.
Kneel-in followed other demonstrations held on the Vineyard throughout the week.
Social distancing was also observed at vigil.
Social distancing was also observed at vigil.
Police chiefs Erik Blake of Oak Bluffs, and Edgartown's Bruce McNamee.
Police chiefs Erik Blake of Oak Bluffs, and Edgartown's Bruce McNamee.
Aquinnah police chief Randhi Belain alone with his thoughts.
Aquinnah police chief Randhi Belain alone with his thoughts.
Employees look on from inside the hospital.
Employees look on from inside the hospital.
Hospital CEO Denise Schepici spoke of solidarity with nationwide vigils.
Hospital CEO Denise Schepici spoke of solidarity with nationwide vigils.
An emotional afternoon at the hospital.
An emotional afternoon at the hospital.
“We are pledging to use our voices, privileges and resources to confront racism in our own lives in our own institution."
“We are pledging to use our voices, privileges and resources to confront racism in our own lives in our own institution."
Mr. Thompson's family also attended the kneel-in.
Mr. Thompson's family also attended the kneel-in.
Employees of the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital and the Windemere Nursing and Rehabilitation Center held a kneel-in Friday afternoon at the hospital healing garden in an expression of solidarity with nationwide peaceful protesters.