Bryant Spencer for Propublica
Bryant Spencer for Propublica
An inmate holds a sign to his cell window reading "We Matter"  on Father's Day  Cook County Jail in Chicago, Illinois, June 21, 2020. REUTERS/Alexander Gouletas
An inmate holds a sign to his cell window reading "We Matter" on Father's Day Cook County Jail in Chicago, Illinois, June 21, 2020. REUTERS/Alexander Gouletas
 “We’re fighting for the human rights that you are granted at every place you work,” Robinson said. “Why is it okay for me to be assaulted?” DeCarri Robinson
“We’re fighting for the human rights that you are granted at every place you work,” Robinson said. “Why is it okay for me to be assaulted?” DeCarri Robinson
Bud Billiken Parade for the Triibe
Bud Billiken Parade for the Triibe
In Chicago Massive Demonstrations were held, after the release of footage of youth shootings by Police. In Laquan Mcdonald's case, there were police cover-ups and an attempt by the mayor, Rahm Emanuel
In Chicago Massive Demonstrations were held, after the release of footage of youth shootings by Police. In Laquan Mcdonald's case, there were police cover-ups and an attempt by the mayor, Rahm Emanuel
2014 Pride Parade Marchers atop a police car.  In celebrations of marriage equality at the Supreme Court, while tensions with the Chicago Police, and Chicago’s segregation, and gentrification endure.
2014 Pride Parade Marchers atop a police car. In celebrations of marriage equality at the Supreme Court, while tensions with the Chicago Police, and Chicago’s segregation, and gentrification endure.
Diada 2018
Diada 2018
Laquan Mcdonald Protest 2014 - Ric Wilson, Musician, after the confrontation with police after Malcolm London's arrest.
Laquan Mcdonald Protest 2014 - Ric Wilson, Musician, after the confrontation with police after Malcolm London's arrest.
Protestors leave the planned rally at Buckingham Fountain and march toward the Columbus Statue.
Protestors leave the planned rally at Buckingham Fountain and march toward the Columbus Statue.
A protestor confronts the Police protecting the Columbus Statue, Raising his hands in a "Don't shoot" posture
A protestor confronts the Police protecting the Columbus Statue, Raising his hands in a "Don't shoot" posture
A line of Police push bikes in a retreat against protestors.
A line of Police push bikes in a retreat against protestors.
Protestor scales Columbus statue to attached ropes in attempt to pull statue down.
Protestor scales Columbus statue to attached ropes in attempt to pull statue down.
Police move back to retake the statue, beating protestors.
Police move back to retake the statue, beating protestors.
a protestor, bloodied by police, pauses to have his injury documented.
a protestor, bloodied by police, pauses to have his injury documented.
Police line retake area around the statue, while fireworks are shot at them.
Police line retake area around the statue, while fireworks are shot at them.
A rally held for Medic Activist Red Fawn. Records obtained by The Intercept show that the gun in question actually belonged to Heath Harmon, Fallis’ boyfriend at the time,  working as an FBI informant
A rally held for Medic Activist Red Fawn. Records obtained by The Intercept show that the gun in question actually belonged to Heath Harmon, Fallis’ boyfriend at the time, working as an FBI informant
A line of police in riot gear in front of the Wells Fargo bank, during a Dakota Access Pipeline demonstration. - Bismarck North Dakota 2016
A line of police in riot gear in front of the Wells Fargo bank, during a Dakota Access Pipeline demonstration. - Bismarck North Dakota 2016
Jalen Kobayashi Writer, Musician and a leader in the youth violence prevention organization GoodKids MadCity
Jalen Kobayashi Writer, Musician and a leader in the youth violence prevention organization GoodKids MadCity
Jeremey “Mohawk” Johnson under house arrest.
Jeremey “Mohawk” Johnson under house arrest.
“The amount of violence that is normalized needs to become exposed" - Aislinn Pulley, Black Lives Matter Chicago co-founder
“The amount of violence that is normalized needs to become exposed" - Aislinn Pulley, Black Lives Matter Chicago co-founder
“There may be white allies who voiced a desire to make those changes ... no white person wants to give us their power in a way that completely lets that system be flipped on its head,” -Zola Chatman
“There may be white allies who voiced a desire to make those changes ... no white person wants to give us their power in a way that completely lets that system be flipped on its head,” -Zola Chatman
I started to stand up in these meetings, the more people would come up to me after the meetings, like, ‘You right. You right.’”  Ald. Jeanette Taylor 20th ward Chicago
I started to stand up in these meetings, the more people would come up to me after the meetings, like, ‘You right. You right.’” Ald. Jeanette Taylor 20th ward Chicago
 “No matter what I said … I did not deserve to be attacked,”   Miracle Boyd
“No matter what I said … I did not deserve to be attacked,” Miracle Boyd
Abolish I.C.E. August Chicago 2018
Abolish I.C.E. August Chicago 2018
National School Walkout 2018
National School Walkout 2018
At a planned Trump rally at University of Illinois at Chicago, thousands of protesters held an anti-Trump demonstration.
At a planned Trump rally at University of Illinois at Chicago, thousands of protesters held an anti-Trump demonstration.
Women's March Washington D.C. 2017
Women's March Washington D.C. 2017
Young Girl at Women's March D.C. 2017
Young Girl at Women's March D.C. 2017
Women's March D.C. 2017
Women's March D.C. 2017
Women's March Washington D.C. 2017
Women's March Washington D.C. 2017
Cubs World Series 2016
Cubs World Series 2016
Police protecting City Hall during The Rahm Resign Protest.
Police protecting City Hall during The Rahm Resign Protest.
Rahm Resign Protest 2015
Rahm Resign Protest 2015
Rahm Resign Protest 2015
Rahm Resign Protest 2015
At a planned Trump rally at University of Illinois at Chicago, thousands of protesters held an anti-Trump demonstration.
At a planned Trump rally at University of Illinois at Chicago, thousands of protesters held an anti-Trump demonstration.
Trump Rally Protest 2016
Trump Rally Protest 2016
Trump Rally Protest 2016
Trump Rally Protest 2016
A woman protests the election of Donald Trump in Chicago following his election.
A woman protests the election of Donald Trump in Chicago following his election.
NakBa March 2018
NakBa March 2018
NakBa March 2018
NakBa March 2018
After the no indictment ruling in Ferguson, Solidarity marches were seen all over the country. In Chicago we see a television news crew forced off of Michigan Ave.
After the no indictment ruling in Ferguson, Solidarity marches were seen all over the country. In Chicago we see a television news crew forced off of Michigan Ave.
After the no indictment ruling in Ferguson, Solidarity marches were seen all over the country.
After the no indictment ruling in Ferguson, Solidarity marches were seen all over the country.
Oceti Sakowin camp at one point the camp had about 10,000 people
Oceti Sakowin camp at one point the camp had about 10,000 people
Standing Rock 2016
Standing Rock 2016
Standing Rock 2016
Standing Rock 2016
Standing Rock 2016
Standing Rock 2016
Standing Rock 2016
Standing Rock 2016
Bernie Chuy Endorsement 2018
Bernie Chuy Endorsement 2018
Diada 2018
Diada 2018
Diada 2018
Diada 2018
Children climb a monument in the Diagonal to watch Diada procession
Children climb a monument in the Diagonal to watch Diada procession
Jason Van Dyke found guilty of 2nd degree murder.
Jason Van Dyke found guilty of 2nd degree murder.
Jason Van Dyke found guilty of 2nd degree murder.
Jason Van Dyke found guilty of 2nd degree murder.
Jason Van Dyke found guilty of 2nd degree murder.
Jason Van Dyke found guilty of 2nd degree murder.
Jason Van Dyke found guilty of 2nd degree murder.
Jason Van Dyke found guilty of 2nd degree murder.
Jason Van Dyke found guilty of 2nd degree murder.
Jason Van Dyke found guilty of 2nd degree murder.
VanDyke Found guilty of second degree murder.
VanDyke Found guilty of second degree murder.
Bryant Spencer for Propublica
Bryant Spencer for Propublica
An inmate holds a sign to his cell window reading "We Matter"  on Father's Day  Cook County Jail in Chicago, Illinois, June 21, 2020. REUTERS/Alexander Gouletas
An inmate holds a sign to his cell window reading "We Matter" on Father's Day Cook County Jail in Chicago, Illinois, June 21, 2020. REUTERS/Alexander Gouletas An inmate holds a sign to his cell window reading "We Matter" as Black Lives Matter supporters hold a protest against racial inequality on Father's Day outside Cook County Jail in Chicago, Illinois, June 21, 2020. REUTERS/Alexander Gouletas
 “We’re fighting for the human rights that you are granted at every place you work,” Robinson said. “Why is it okay for me to be assaulted?” DeCarri Robinson
“We’re fighting for the human rights that you are granted at every place you work,” Robinson said. “Why is it okay for me to be assaulted?” DeCarri Robinson
Bud Billiken Parade for the Triibe
Bud Billiken Parade for the Triibe
In Chicago Massive Demonstrations were held, after the release of footage of youth shootings by Police. In Laquan Mcdonald's case, there were police cover-ups and an attempt by the mayor, Rahm Emanuel
In Chicago Massive Demonstrations were held, after the release of footage of youth shootings by Police. In Laquan Mcdonald's case, there were police cover-ups and an attempt by the mayor, Rahm EmanuelIn Chicago Massive Demonstrations were held, after the release of footage of youth shootings by Police. In Laquan Mcdonald's case, there were police cover-ups and an attempt by the mayor, Rahm Emanuel, to delay the footage from being released and first degree murder charges filed, until after his reelection.
2014 Pride Parade Marchers atop a police car.  In celebrations of marriage equality at the Supreme Court, while tensions with the Chicago Police, and Chicago’s segregation, and gentrification endure.
2014 Pride Parade Marchers atop a police car. In celebrations of marriage equality at the Supreme Court, while tensions with the Chicago Police, and Chicago’s segregation, and gentrification endure.2014 Pride Parade Marchers atop a police car.In celebrations of marriage equality at the Supreme Court, while tensions with the Chicago Police, and Chicago’s segregation, and gentrication endure .
Diada 2018
Diada 2018
Laquan Mcdonald Protest 2014 - Ric Wilson, Musician, after the confrontation with police after Malcolm London's arrest.
Laquan Mcdonald Protest 2014 - Ric Wilson, Musician, after the confrontation with police after Malcolm London's arrest.-A distraught protester after the confrontation with police after Malcolm London's arrest.- someone directed Malcolm London to face me. He literally said "I don't care about any damn cameras." Of course he didn't. He had spoken in front of the U.N. giving a Ted Talk and was the Co-chair of the Black Youth Project 100 (byp100) Which is why he was targeted by the police...He had just finished giving a speech, in the middle of a major intersection on Michigan Ave. The crowd followed his every word, blocking traffic and moving when he had finished. Someone had lit a smoke bomb and we watched as a Sergeant signaled through his vest, at Malcolm. A group of officers dogpiled atop him, and he was arrested.  There was an outcry for his release, fighting and shoving ensued. The charges were dropped and he was released. Following his release, an anonymous women came forward with sexual assault allegation against London, and he was suspended from his position in BYP100
Protestors leave the planned rally at Buckingham Fountain and march toward the Columbus Statue.
Protestors leave the planned rally at Buckingham Fountain and march toward the Columbus Statue.
A protestor confronts the Police protecting the Columbus Statue, Raising his hands in a "Don't shoot" posture
A protestor confronts the Police protecting the Columbus Statue, Raising his hands in a "Don't shoot" posture
A line of Police push bikes in a retreat against protestors.
A line of Police push bikes in a retreat against protestors.
Protestor scales Columbus statue to attached ropes in attempt to pull statue down.
Protestor scales Columbus statue to attached ropes in attempt to pull statue down.
Police move back to retake the statue, beating protestors.
Police move back to retake the statue, beating protestors.
a protestor, bloodied by police, pauses to have his injury documented.
a protestor, bloodied by police, pauses to have his injury documented.
Police line retake area around the statue, while fireworks are shot at them.
Police line retake area around the statue, while fireworks are shot at them.
A rally held for Medic Activist Red Fawn. Records obtained by The Intercept show that the gun in question actually belonged to Heath Harmon, Fallis’ boyfriend at the time,  working as an FBI informant
A rally held for Medic Activist Red Fawn. Records obtained by The Intercept show that the gun in question actually belonged to Heath Harmon, Fallis’ boyfriend at the time, working as an FBI informantA rally held for Medic Activist Red Fawn was arrested on accusations that she fired a handgun three times at officers during her October 2016 arrest. Records recently obtained by The Intercept show that the gun in question actually belonged to Heath Harmon, Fallis’ boyfriend at the time, who was working as an FBI informant.
A line of police in riot gear in front of the Wells Fargo bank, during a Dakota Access Pipeline demonstration. - Bismarck North Dakota 2016
A line of police in riot gear in front of the Wells Fargo bank, during a Dakota Access Pipeline demonstration. - Bismarck North Dakota 2016A line of police in riot gear in front of the Wells Fargo bank, during a Dakota Access Pipeline demonstration.
Jalen Kobayashi Writer, Musician and a leader in the youth violence prevention organization GoodKids MadCity
Jalen Kobayashi Writer, Musician and a leader in the youth violence prevention organization GoodKids MadCity
Jeremey “Mohawk” Johnson under house arrest.
Jeremey “Mohawk” Johnson under house arrest.
“The amount of violence that is normalized needs to become exposed" - Aislinn Pulley, Black Lives Matter Chicago co-founder
“The amount of violence that is normalized needs to become exposed" - Aislinn Pulley, Black Lives Matter Chicago co-founder
“There may be white allies who voiced a desire to make those changes ... no white person wants to give us their power in a way that completely lets that system be flipped on its head,” -Zola Chatman
“There may be white allies who voiced a desire to make those changes ... no white person wants to give us their power in a way that completely lets that system be flipped on its head,” -Zola Chatman
I started to stand up in these meetings, the more people would come up to me after the meetings, like, ‘You right. You right.’”  Ald. Jeanette Taylor 20th ward Chicago
I started to stand up in these meetings, the more people would come up to me after the meetings, like, ‘You right. You right.’” Ald. Jeanette Taylor 20th ward Chicago
 “No matter what I said … I did not deserve to be attacked,”   Miracle Boyd
“No matter what I said … I did not deserve to be attacked,” Miracle Boyd
Abolish I.C.E. August Chicago 2018
Abolish I.C.E. August Chicago 2018
National School Walkout 2018
National School Walkout 2018
At a planned Trump rally at University of Illinois at Chicago, thousands of protesters held an anti-Trump demonstration.
At a planned Trump rally at University of Illinois at Chicago, thousands of protesters held an anti-Trump demonstration.
Women's March Washington D.C. 2017
Women's March Washington D.C. 2017Despite conversations on inclusivity and approximate crowd size, to those on the ground the numbers were over half a million.
Young Girl at Women's March D.C. 2017
Young Girl at Women's March D.C. 2017
Women's March D.C. 2017
Women's March D.C. 2017Crowds at the D.C. Women's March. 
Women's March Washington D.C. 2017
Women's March Washington D.C. 2017Amid conversations about Intersectionality during the 2017 Women's March, a Women Yells "Black Lives Matter" cointinuously.
Cubs World Series 2016
Cubs World Series 2016A Cubs Fan after the 2016 World Series
Police protecting City Hall during The Rahm Resign Protest.
Police protecting City Hall during The Rahm Resign Protest.Police protecting City Hall during The Rahm Resign Protest.
Rahm Resign Protest 2015
Rahm Resign Protest 2015Lamon Q. Reccord leads protesters to storm the Chicago Stock Exchange, minutes after his arrest.Lamon Q. Reccord may look familiar. He was on ABC, FOX news and is even featured in the World Press Photo awards. He became the face of the movement as "the stare down kid."Rumors quickly circulated that Lamon was a paid protester, after photos of him with former Governor Pat Quinn and current Chicago Teachers' Union president Karen Lewis emerged. Lamon has had to battle naysayers claiming he’s a plant, gangbanger and bum.Hate-filled remarks and accusations clutter the comments section of His Facebook Page. Most of the teen's detractors appear to be white men and women.
Rahm Resign Protest 2015
Rahm Resign Protest 201520 minutes into a city-wide walk-out, key figure in the movement, Lamon Reccord, was arrested. Protestors surrounded the vehicle and demanded his release. After a short console with a civil rights lawyer, he was released and went on to lead the protest.An officer guards the paddy wagon holding Lamon Q. Reccord
At a planned Trump rally at University of Illinois at Chicago, thousands of protesters held an anti-Trump demonstration.
At a planned Trump rally at University of Illinois at Chicago, thousands of protesters held an anti-Trump demonstration.At a planned Trump rally at University of Illinois at Chicago, thousands of protesters held an anti-Trumpdemonstration.
Trump Rally Protest 2016
Trump Rally Protest 2016At a planned Trump rally at University of Illinois at Chicago, thousands of protesters held an anti-Trumpdemonstration.
Trump Rally Protest 2016
Trump Rally Protest 2016At a planned Trump rally at University of Illinois at Chicago, thousands of protestors held an anti-Trumpdemonstration. The demonstration was massive but remained calm until the rally was cancelled and Trump supports exited the UIC Pavilion and conflicted with protestors
A woman protests the election of Donald Trump in Chicago following his election.
A woman protests the election of Donald Trump in Chicago following his election.A woman protests the election of Donald Trump in Chicago following his election.
NakBa March 2018
NakBa March 2018
NakBa March 2018
NakBa March 2018
After the no indictment ruling in Ferguson, Solidarity marches were seen all over the country. In Chicago we see a television news crew forced off of Michigan Ave.
After the no indictment ruling in Ferguson, Solidarity marches were seen all over the country. In Chicago we see a television news crew forced off of Michigan Ave. After the no indictment ruling in Ferguson, Solidarity marches were seen all over the country. In Chicago we see a television news crew forced off of Michigan Ave. by mounted police during the ensuing demonstration.
After the no indictment ruling in Ferguson, Solidarity marches were seen all over the country.
After the no indictment ruling in Ferguson, Solidarity marches were seen all over the country. Police block the Entrance to the Dan Ryan Expressway preventing closure by protestors.Protesters distract, and eventually break through the Police blockade in order to occupy Dan Ryan Expressway.
Oceti Sakowin camp at one point the camp had about 10,000 people
Oceti Sakowin camp at one point the camp had about 10,000 peopleOceti Sakowin camp at one point the camp had about 10,000 people
Standing Rock 2016
Standing Rock 2016 Oceti Sakowin Camp view from "Media Hill"
Standing Rock 2016
Standing Rock 2016Commissary at the Oceti Sakowin Camp.
Standing Rock 2016
Standing Rock 2016-A burnt out car along the side of highway 1806- It was revealed in 2017 that a private military firm was used at Standing Rock and that anti-insurgents tactics were used. Intimidation tactics, constant surveillance, illegal arrests were all implemented against U.S. citizens.
Standing Rock 2016
Standing Rock 2016 Oceti Sakowin Camp Sunset
Bernie Chuy Endorsement 2018
Bernie Chuy Endorsement 2018Bernie Sanders endorsing Chuy Garcia for Congress at the historic Apollo’s 2000 theater 2/22/2018
Diada 2018
Diada 2018
Diada 2018
Diada 2018
Children climb a monument in the Diagonal to watch Diada procession
Children climb a monument in the Diagonal to watch Diada procession
Jason Van Dyke found guilty of 2nd degree murder.
Jason Van Dyke found guilty of 2nd degree murder.
Jason Van Dyke found guilty of 2nd degree murder.
Jason Van Dyke found guilty of 2nd degree murder.
Jason Van Dyke found guilty of 2nd degree murder.
Jason Van Dyke found guilty of 2nd degree murder.
Jason Van Dyke found guilty of 2nd degree murder.
Jason Van Dyke found guilty of 2nd degree murder.
Jason Van Dyke found guilty of 2nd degree murder.
Jason Van Dyke found guilty of 2nd degree murder.
VanDyke Found guilty of second degree murder.
VanDyke Found guilty of second degree murder.
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