Permalink: https://media.greenpeace.org/archive/Juneteenth-Protests-in-Washington-DC-27MDHUN89HA.htmlConceptually similarJuneteenth Protests in Washington DCGP1SU1OPCompleted★★★★★Juneteenth Protests in Washington DCGP1SU1NOCompleted★★★★Juneteenth Protests in Washington DCGP1SU1OICompleted★★★★★Juneteenth Protests in Washington DCGP1SU1OJCompleted★★★★Juneteenth Protests in Washington DCGP1SU1OKCompleted★★★★Juneteenth Protests in Washington DCGP1SU1OLCompleted★★★★★Juneteenth Protests in Washington DCGP1SU1OMCompleted★★★★Juneteenth Protests in Washington DCGP1SU1OSCompleted★★★★Juneteenth Protests in Washington DCGP1SU1OUCompleted★★★★★★View AllGP1SU1ONJuneteenth Protests in Washington DCA protest march marks Juneteenth, a day to honor Black freedom and Black resistance after four centuries of slavery in the United States. It's a sacred moment across communities to proclaim in one voice: Black Lives Matter. On May 25, 2020, George Floyd, a black man, was killed in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States. During an arrest, Derek Chauvin, a white American police officer, kept his knee on the side of Floyd's neck for almost nine minutes while Floyd was handcuffed and lying face down. During the last three minutes, Floyd was motionless. After Floyd's death, demonstrations and protests against racism and police brutality were held across the US and the world, despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and the movement and gathering restrictions put in place by governments to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.Locations:National Mall (Washington, D.C.)-North America-United States of America-Washington, D.C.Date:19 Jun, 2020Credit:© Tim Aubry / GreenpeaceMaximum size:4662px X 3355pxKeywords:Actions and protests-Day-Hands-Human rights-KWCI (GPI)-Outdoors-People-SignsShoot:Juneteenth Protests in Washington DC and Arlington, VirginiaProtests mark "Juneteenth”, a day to honor Black freedom and Black resistance after four centuries of slavery in the United States. It's a sacred moment across communities to proclaim in one voice: Black Lives Matter.On May 25, 2020, George Floyd, a black man, was killed in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States. During an arrest, Derek Chauvin, a white American police officer, kept his knee on the side of Floyd's neck for almost nine minutes while Floyd was handcuffed and lying face down. During the last three minutes, Floyd was motionless. After Floyd's death, demonstrations and protests against racism and police brutality were held across the US and the world, despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and the movement and gathering restrictions put in place by governments to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.Related Collections:Reaction to the Death of George Floyd in the United States (Photos & Videos)
