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Peaceful protest in Waukee calls for social justice

The walk started at 6:00 p.m. Wednesday.

WAUKEE, Iowa — The event was to raise awareness of social injustice, and promote Black Lives Matter, in the west metro Wednesday night. 

Drake University defensive coordinator and linebackers coach Al Smith's wife organized the walk.

He tweeted a flyer for the event. The walk went along Hickman Road from NE Westgate Drive to Alice's Road and back. 

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