Black Lives Matter Rochester
After the death of Daniel Prude at the hands of the Rochester Police Dept., Rochester erupted in protests. The community took to the streets in nightly protests against the actions of RPD and to demand change.
Asa Adams, a Black Panther party member since 1967, takes a moment to look away while giving journalists Alex Prideaux and Henry Litsky a statement about how Rochester would change if he were mayor.
Iyanna Cook (left) looks out on the crowd as Adrian Hale (right) takes the mic and chants at Black Lives Matter protest in Rochester, NY.
Kaywon (11), Landis (13), Frank (10), and Jasen (11) (left to right) stand in front of the Abundant Life Center on Jefferson Ave. in Rochester, NY while holding up their fists as a sign of solidarity and support with their peers.
Adrian Hale (center) marches along fellow protesters as he leads call and response chants with the crowd.
Mia, a young BLM supporter, asks a fellow protester how to spell ‘BLM’ on Jefferson Ave. in Rochester, NY.
Joe Prude hugs his wife after delivering a speech to a crowd of Black Lives Matter Protesters at MLK Park in Rochester, NY about his brother Daniel Prude and the nature of his death at the hands of the Rochester police department.
After being tear gassed by the Rochester Police Dept., a protester falls to his knees and has his eyes rinsed.
Two protesters ride on the top of a car amongst the individuals marching in the street for BLM in Rochester, NY on Sep. 03, 2020.
Black Lives Matter protester collapses in the street in front of the Public Safety Building after being shot at and tear gassed by the RPD. Volunteer medics rush to his aid with water bottles to rinse his eyes.
Joe Prude delivers a speech at MLK Park in Rochester, NY to a crowd of BLM protesters.
A volunteer medic drives by on the route of the BLM march in Rochester, NY offering supplies to those who need them.
Trapped on a bridge in downtown Rochester, BLM protesters are tear gassed and shot at by the Rochester Police Dept.
BLM protester ready for the front lines when met with police at the end of the march.
BLM protester wearing a panther mascot mask rides on the tail end of a car while the march continues on Exchange Blvd. in Rochester, NY.
Protesters run away on Exchange Blvd. in Rochester, NY as police shoot off fireworks to frighten them off.
Eureka Fear (right) and two other local Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence stand outside Center City Place in Rochester, NY handing out water to recently tear gassed protesters.
Rochester counsel member addresses issues in the middle of BLM march.
Jeamnie Gloss, 74, invites a BLM protester into her car to show her support for the movement as it moves along the street.
Dwain Wilder, 80, sits in front of the gates separating Black Lives Matter protesters from Rochester police in front of the Public Safety building.