A demonstration that began at the Barclays Center drew New Yorkers from many backgrounds. They worried that their goals were being hijacked by looting and violence. Source: New York Times
Posts published in “Police Brutality, Misconduct and Shootings”
Police Cars Rammed Protesters. Here’s What de Blasio’s Response Tells Us.
By Gotham Rex on June 1, 2020
Mayor Bill de Blasio has cultivated an image of fighting against inequality and police abuses, yet this crisis has challenged him more than ever. Source: New York Times
New York’s Days of Protest: What It Looked Like from the Streets
By Gotham Rex on May 31, 2020
These are our most striking photos from four days of protest where crowds of demonstrators stopped traffic and clashed with police. Source: New York Times
N.Y.C. Protests Flare for Fourth Night: Live Updates
By Gotham Rex on May 31, 2020
Large crowds of protesters angry over the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis gathered in several locations around the city. Source: New York Times
NYC Protests Over George Floyd Death Block Traffic, Reach Trump Tower
By Gotham Rex on May 31, 2020
In a third day of demonstrations over George Floyd’s death, protesters blocked traffic, set fire to police vehicles and scuffled with officers across the city. Source: New York Times
A Timeline of the George Floyd Protests
By Gotham Rex on May 30, 2020
Demonstrators in Minneapolis and across the country have poured into the streets since George Floyd died in police custody. Here’s how the protests have unfolded. Source: New York Times
George Floyd Protests in N.Y.C.: Unrest in Brooklyn as de Blasio Appeals for Calm
By Gotham Rex on May 30, 2020
Demonstrators stormed the perimeter of Barclays Center, hurling bottles and debris at police officers, who responded with tear gas and mace. Source: New York Times
Charges Recommended Against 3 Officers Involved in Violent N.Y. Arrest
By Gotham Rex on May 29, 2020
The departmental charges would be in connection with a May 2 incident in the East Village during which an officer sat on a man’s neck. Source: New York Times
Why Amy Cooper’s Use of ‘African-American’ Stung
By Gotham Rex on May 29, 2020
In a racist confrontation with a black bird-watcher in Central Park, her choice of words was striking. Source: New York Times