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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Three masked protesters kneel, two of them holding BLM and Breonna Taylor signs bw.jpeg
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
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.
