Blog posts documenting the Baltimore Uprising against police brutality in the case of Freddie Gray.
Whenever I’m anxious or restless I like to go into my photo archives and revisit old assignments. It’s therapeutic in a way, editing through days and moments I haven’t mentally visited in awhile. Brings me back down to reality and out of my head. Currently, I’m feeling pretty anxious for a silly reason: the dentist.…
This past Saturday was the anniversary of the death of Michael Brown. The People’s Power Assembly of Baltimore organized a peaceful protest in remembrance. The group met at Penn North at 3pm, the familiar site of the burned down CVS that local and international media crowded around during the April protests, and marched downtown. The march was…
I met to put these up yesterday but I was so busy I just didn’t have the time. Baltimore City State Attorney Marilyn Mosby announced yesterday morning that the six officers involved in the arrest and death of Freddie Gray will be charged and his death ruled a homicide. After the announcement the streets erupted…
Today was surprisingly peaceful following a chaotic night. There was a huge march held at Penn Station and ending at City Hall. The march was made up of mostly college students from nearby schools such as MICA, UB, Towson and John Hopkins. It was nice to see this today instead of looting and vandalism. Signing off…
Today was quiet for the majority of the day. There was a peaceful protest at the intersection of North Avenue and Pennsylvania Avenue, many were dancing, rollerskating and seemingly having a good time. Someone was barbecuing. Police dressed in riot gear lined the street. Once curfew approached (Baltimore has issued a 10pm-5am curfew for the next…
Thank you all so very much for the kind messages and texts about my well being and safety. I am both well and safe. Remember I am out there because it is what I do and where I want to be. It is heart breaking to watch my city, my home, burn. I went from…
Artwork by Loring Cornish in West District. Police patrolling the area say that the art will remain up, despite it technically being on public property (the tree). The sign reads, “Lynching still exists, white police use bullets and law to lynch blacks legally.”
Today protestors marched to City Hall where they remained generally peaceful and calm until later in the evening when tension escalated back at West District. To see photos from yesterday, please click here.
I’m sure you’ve heard by now about the arrest of Freddie Gray, 25, which ultimately led to his death this past week. Gray died of spinal cord injury a week after he was taken into custody which raised alarming questions about police conduct. Following the deaths of Michael Brown and Eric Garner, Gray’s death is…
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