In the summer of 2020, a peaceful crowd gathered in Lafayette Square across from The White House. Their goal was simple: to call attention to the racially-motivated attacks agains Eric Garner, George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and others. The non-violent demonstration quickly entered into chaos as federal and local authorities deployed tear gas, sound cannons, and donned riot gear to disperse the crowd. The events of that day saw eight protestors - two of whom were a nine-year old boy and fourteen-year old girl - injured in what was understood as an unprovoked attack.
I was able to visit the site a few weeks later, when tensions subsided, to capture the aftermath. This exhibit was created to honor those who sacrificed their safety to give voice against systemic government abuses.
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