George Floyd Police Riots - Grand Army Plaza - June 4th

George Floyd Demonstrations // Day 7 // June 5th, 2020 // Grand Army Plaza

Contrary to some mainstream media outlets, the protests have been overwhelmingly peaceful over the past five days in New York. Protest organizers, and a generation of young activists, have stepped up to ensure peaceful demonstrations continue with the proper leadership and planning. With looting and riots still dominating the headlines days after demonstrations became orderly, activists are fighting to have their voice be heard above all the sensationalism.
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This weekend, thousands marched in 25+ protests across all five boroughs - reinforcing a message of peace and determination. Marches are already planned for next weekend nationwide. More coverage from this weekend to follow

George Floyd Police Riots - Bushwick - June 3rd

George Floyd Protests // Day 6 // Bushwick - June 3rd, 2020 // #justiceforgeorgefloyd

Yesterday, demonstrations finally made it to my neighborhood - with a 100% peaceful protest marching its way through Bushwick and East Williamsburg. Motivational speakers led the charge with discussions of voting, policy change, and political reform echoing throughout the streets bordering Maria Hernandez Park. It was an inspiring evening - showing the potential of peaceful activism moving forward.

George Floyd Police Riots - Lower Manhattan - June 2nd

George Floyd Demonstrations // Day 5 // June 2nd, 2020 // Lower Manhattan

After a night of violent protests on Monday, New York City changed its curfew from 11pm to 8pm. This was not received well by demonstrators who stood strong at 8pm in Manhattan, chanting “Fuck your curfew!” as a unit of 50-60 (estimate) NYPD bike cops with ballistic riot armor surrounded them on all sides.
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Marching inward, the police shoved resisting protesters to the ground with their bikes screaming, “Go home!!” The protest dispersed about 30 minutes later. Violence and looting ensued.