The murder of George Floyd on May 25, 2020, revitalized a pivotal movement for social justice. This movement embodies a new civil rights era, advocating for substantial reforms in a nation steeped in systemic racism. The rallying cries for justice and equality have reverberated through the streets of New York City since the tragic event, igniting daily rallies and marches that demand significant cultural, policing, and political transformations across the United States. The unwavering commitment of organizers and participants to dismantle oppressive systems reflected the profound urgency of the moment. This historic movement continues to evolve, and my perspective represents just one of the many narratives captured within the Black Lives Matter movement in New York City.
(This was the first protest rally, and subsequent protest march in New York City that I am aware of, in reaction to the killing of George Floyd by PO Derek Chauvin of the Minneapolis Police Department)
May 29, 2020
Foley Square, Manhattan NYC
(This was the first protest rally, and subsequent protest march in New York City that I am aware of, in reaction to the killing of George Floyd by PO Derek Chauvin of the Minneapolis Police Department)
June 19, 2020
Park Slope, Brooklyn NYC
June 4, 2020
Cadman Plaza Park, Brooklyn NYC
June 9, 2020
Cadman Plaza, Brooklyn NYC
Call, and repeat "Black Lives!" "Matter!"
June 4, 2020
Cadman Plaza Park, Brooklyn NYC
Call, and repeat "Say his name! George Floyd!
June 4, 2020
Cadman Plaza Park, Brooklyn NYC
July 26, 2020
Times Square, Manhattan NYC
In the early days of the BLM 2020 protest rallies and marches, Photographers were asked to refrain from photographing the faces of protest organizers to keep them safe from reprisals. I felt a need to comply, but to also tell the stories of the courageous people involved.
June 16, 2020
Washington Square Park, Manhattan NYC
June 1, 2020
Fulton Street, Bedford Stuyvesant, Brooklyn NYC
July 26, 2020
Midtown, Manhattan NYC
Get Your Knee off our Necks Protest March
July 31, 2020
Midtown, Manhattan NYC
August 9, 2020
Westside Highway, Manhattan NYC
Taking a rest/Blocking traffic
June 13, 2020
6th Avenue/Carmine Street, Manhattan NYC
Queer Liberation March
June 28, 2020
Centre & Chambers Streets, Manhattan NYC
May 29, 2020
Barclays Center, Brooklyn NYC
(This was the second protest rally, and subsequent protest march in New York City that I am aware of, in reaction to the killing of George Floyd by PO Derek Chauvin of the Minneapolis Police Department)
September 23, 2020
Park Avenue/Midtown, Manhattan NYC
"The safest communities have the most resources. not the most cops"
June 25, 2020
City Hall Park, Manhattan NYC
Blocking Traffic in protest
July 5, 2020
5th Avenue/57th Street, Manhattan NYC
May 29, 2020
Foley Square, Manhattan NYC
(This was the first protest rally, and subsequent protest march in New York City that I am aware of, in reaction to the killing of George Floyd by PO Derek Chauvin of the Minneapolis Police Department)
Activists and allies "takes a knee" in memory of George
August 9, 2020
Westside Highway, Manhattan NYC
Activists and allies "takes a knee" in memory of George
August 9, 2020
Westside Highway, Manhattan NYC
July 26, 2020
Times Square/42nd Street, Manhattan NYC
July 26, 2020
7th Avenue/Times Square, Manhattan NYC
June 16, 2020
14th Street/Chelsea, Manhattan NYC
June 13, 2020
Times Square, Manhattan NYC
Members of BLMGreaterNY
August 8, 2020
Midtown North Police Precinct
Midtown Manhattan NYC
June 19, 2020
Flatbush Avenue, Downtown Brooklyn NYC
Get Your Knee off our Necks Protest March
July 31, 2020
Midtown, Manhattan NYC
August 8, 2020
8th Avenue/54th Street Midtown, Manhattan NYC
Black Trans Liberation Rally
June 13, 2021
Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn NYC
"What do we want? Justice! When do we want it? Now!"
