
Activism in Action
Change happens when we all RISE UP! The photo exhibit documents the peaceful, family-centered protest organized on June 12, 2020. Photos were taken and kindly donated by Naomi Fortino Hill and local protesters.
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Co-organizer Aisha leads chants with Ja'Liyah and other protesters bw.jpeg

Co-organizer Aisha uses megaphone to lead chants bw.jpeg

Protesters with BLM signs kneel in honor of George Floyd on the corner. Tresha is to the right. bw.jpeg

Two protesters hold signs and smile bw.jpeg

Car filled with protesters give a thumbs up bw.jpeg

Dr. Ameenia Matthews uses her phone to record the protest while others shout and raise their fists in the air bw.jpeg

One protester, masked, holds a water bottle while another holds Black Lives Matter signs bw.jpeg

Protesters gather at the corner displaying Black Lives Matter signs bw.jpeg

Dr. Ameenia Matthews holds a BLM sign bw.jpeg

Two protesters cross the busy intersection bw.jpeg

Several protesters stand with raised fists on the corner. One protester holds a sign. bw.jpeg

Local protester uses megaphone to lead chants while other protesters hold signs. bw.jpeg

Masked protester with raised fist holds a sign with other protesters standing in solidarity. bw.jpeg

Car filled with protesters drive by with extend raised fist while on foot protesters raise their fists. bw.jpeg

Cars pass by while protesters kneel in honor of George Floyd. One protester holds up BLM sign. bw.jpeg

One masked protester holds up sign in solidarity bw.jpeg

Protesters kneel in honor of George Floyd with signs overhead. Pace bus approaches in the background bw.jpeg

Three masked protesters kneel and hold up BLM sign, one child protester stands bw.jpeg

Protester extends both arms to hold up sign bw.jpeg

Dr. Ameenia Matthews crosses the busy intersection. Marquette Bank in the background bw.jpeg

One elevated protester points to the sky while others hold BLM signs. Co-organizer Geoff walks by. bw.jpeg

One child protester holds BLM sign above head. bw.jpeg

Families of protesters raise fists and signs in solidarity bw.jpeg

Zoomed in picture of Dr. Ameenia Matthews shouting while crossing busy intersection. Cars are close. bw.jpeg

Skateboarder rides down the street bw.jpeg

Zoomed out picture of Dr. Ameenia Matthews crossing busy intersection. bw.jpeg

Protesters stand on the sidewalk while one protester holds a No Justice No Sleep sign bw.jpeg

Dr. Ameenia Matthews stops traffic as she crosses the intersection bw.jpeg

Protesters with raised fist hold multiple BLM signs bw.jpeg

Masked protesters holding BLM signs look toward the intersection bw.jpeg

Two masked protesters hold BLM signs above their heads. One masked protester holds a sign and a raised fist bw.jpeg

One protester, back towards camera, stands beside a fence holding a sign, Racism is a Pandemic too bw.jpeg

One masked male protester stands elevated holding a BLM sign, looking down towards the ground bw.jpeg

Several protesters stand on the corner with raised fists and signs as cars pass by bw.jpeg

Helicopter flying overhead bw.jpeg

Protesters stand on the sidewalk, one protester holds a sign bw.jpeg

Dr. Ameenia Matthews blocks traffic while shouting chants bw.jpeg

Co-organizer Aisha kneels while holding raised fist next to another kneeled protester holding a Puerto Rican flag with BLM on it bw.jpeg

One protester holds up a sign, Liberty and Justice for All while cars drive by bw.jpeg

Families of protesters hold signs supporting the movement bw.jpeg

One protester, back towards camera, extends her arm in protest while cars drive by bw.jpeg

Children protesters stand beside adult protestors holding a BLM sign and Puerto Rican flag bw.jpeg

Zoomed in picture of skateboarder bw.jpeg

Zoomed out photo showing children and adult protesters with raised fists and signs. Marshal, Antonio Scott looks toward traffic bw.jpeg

Protesters kneel in front of Orland Park signage with raised fists bw.jpeg

Protesters kneel with raised fits while traffic passes by bw.jpeg

Co-organizer Aisha shouts into bullhorn with adults and youth standing in solidarity bw.jpeg

One protester looks directly at the camera while taking a knee and holding a BLM sign bw.jpeg

Youth and adult protesters kneel and stand bw.jpeg

One masked protester holds a sign saying Silence is Compliance bw.jpeg

Zoomed out photo of protesters on corner in front of McCalister's Deli bw.jpeg

Two protesters with signs cross the intersection bw.jpeg

Protester inside vehicle extends arm and fist outside of car window bw.jpeg

Protester, back toward camera, holds an African drum bw.jpeg

Co-organizer Geoff holds an 8 Can't Wait sign bw.jpeg

Children and adults stand in front of McCalister's Deli in protest bw.jpeg

Group of protesters kneel while holding signs. One sign says, Latinx for BLM while Pace bus approaches bw.jpeg

Protesters chanting with raised fists, standing in solidarity with Black Lives Matter bw.jpeg

Youth and adult protesters stand in solidarity. One protester holds a sign, No Justice No Peace bw.jpeg

Protesters raise their fists. One protester holds a sign bw.jpeg

One protester holds a drum while another protester holds a sign with cars in the background bw.jpeg

One elevated protester standing on a post holding a sign bw.jpeg

Flyer promoting the Orland Park demonstration color.jpeg

Protesters kneeling some standing color.jpeg

Tresha and other masked protesters kneeling on corner color.jpeg

Protesters kneeling in front of University of Chicago Hospital color.jpeg

Zoomed out photo of protesters kneeling in front of BP gas station color.jpeg

5 protesters kneel with signs in honor of George Floyd colo.jpeg

Selfie of protester kneeling with other protesters behind her color.jpeg

Protesters kneel on corner of 143rd in LaGrange color.jpeg

Protesters waiting for the peace circle to begin color.jpeg

One protester with Black Lives Matter sign waiting for the peace circle to begin. University of Chicago hospital in the background color.jpeg

Two male protesters with Black Lives Matter signs color.jpeg

One protester on her phone while other protesters chat color.jpeg

Protesters waiting for peace circle to begin color.jpeg

Nathan and friend pose with signs with adult protesters behind them color.jpeg

Masked protester hold BLM sign color.jpeg

Aisha using the bullhorn to shout chants with other protesters. color.jpeg

Mom and child holding up protest signs. color.jpeg

Cousins waiting for the protest to begin. JaLiyah, Naima and another cousin hold signs color.jpeg

Dr. Matthews addressing the crowd. color.jpeg

Child protester at the peace circle. color.jpeg

Gathering before the protest. color.jpeg

Child protester holding a sign. color.jpeg

Protesters holding up signs. color.jpeg

Multi-colored walkie talkies for the protest. Protester creating a sign. color.jpeg

Child protester holding up a green BLM sign. color.jpeg

Protester holding up a multi-colored sign. color.jpeg

Protesters displaying signs. color.jpeg

Mom and daughter protesting with child scooter. color.jpeg

Aisha addressing the crowd before the protest. color.jpeg

Child protester addressing the crowd at the peace circle. color.jpeg

Dr. Matthews addressing the crowd at the peace circle. color.jpeg

Three masked protesters kneel, two of them holding BLM and Breonna Taylor signs bw.jpeg
Peace Circle
After the protest, we formed a peace circle and shared why the fight for racial justice is important. Two children share their thoughts. Click on the image to watch the short videos.