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Gallery: 1st day of Black Lives Matter protest in Syracuse

By Madison Brown Staff Photographer
The protest included cars tailing people on foot, constantly beeping their horns and keeping their fists up in solidarity.
The protest included cars tailing people on foot, constantly beeping their horns and keeping their fists up in solidarity. Madison Brown | Staff Photographer
At one point, protesters all took a knee to honor Black lives that have been lost to police brutality.
At one point, protesters all took a knee to honor Black lives that have been lost to police brutality. Madison Brown | Staff Photographer
A protester leaned out of his car window to show support for the movement and join the protest.
A protester leaned out of his car window to show support for the movement and join the protest. Madison Brown | Staff Photographer
The police presence was mild early in the day. Squad cars blocked off certain streets from protesters.
The police presence was mild early in the day. Squad cars blocked off certain streets from protesters. Madison Brown | Staff Photographer
People brought snacks and water for fellow protesters.
People brought snacks and water for fellow protesters. Madison Brown | Staff Photographer
Protesters marched throughout the streets of Syracuse.
Protesters marched throughout the streets of Syracuse. Madison Brown | Staff Photographer
This protest took place on May 30, five days after a white Minneapolis police officer allegedly murdered George Floyd.
This protest took place on May 30, five days after a white Minneapolis police officer allegedly murdered George Floyd. Madison Brown | Staff Photographer
People marched together to grieve for the Black lives lost to police brutality and systemic racism.
People marched together to grieve for the Black lives lost to police brutality and systemic racism. Madison Brown | Staff Photographer
Residents came out of their houses to watch the protesters march.
Residents came out of their houses to watch the protesters march. Madison Brown | Staff Photographer
Protesters stood together, fists up in solidarity.
Protesters stood together, fists up in solidarity. Madison Brown | Staff Photographer
People often stopped to watch the protesters march through the street. Some, like this man, put their fist up in solidarity.
People often stopped to watch the protesters march through the street. Some, like this man, put their fist up in solidarity. Madison Brown | Staff Photographer
Protesting continued for hours and into the night.
Protesting continued for hours and into the night. Madison Brown | Staff Photographer
It rained several times during the protest, but that didn't deter more people from showing up.
It rained several times during the protest, but that didn't deter more people from showing up. Madison Brown | Staff Photographer
Chants included repeating George Floyd's name and “I can’t breathe.”
Chants included repeating George Floyd's name and “I can’t breathe.” Madison Brown | Staff Photographer
Despite the wind and rain, this couple held hands as they protested.
Despite the wind and rain, this couple held hands as they protested. Madison Brown | Staff Photographer
Published on June 5, 2020 at 5:09 pm

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