New York, NY – On the afternoon of June 28, dozens of organizers and activists gathered in the heart of Times Square, in the same plaza as the U.S. Army’s Times Square Recruiting Station, to oppose the attacks on Iran.
Internationally, the day of action was called by Global Resistance for Peace and Justice. In New York, the action was organized by the Bronx Anti War Committee.
New York, NY – On June 29, upwards of 2500 New Yorkers gathered at the AIDS Memorial for the 7th annual Queer Liberation march which was organized by the Reclaim Pride Coalition. The Queer Liberation March is organized to reclaim pride and honor its militant history. It is organized to counter the annual Pride March which takes place on the same day but has become a stage for corporations, cops and liberal politicians to whitewash the legacy of the struggle for queer rights.
New York, NY – Family, friends and community members came together this week for two events to demand justice for Eudes Pierre and celebrate what should have been his 30th birthday.
New York, NY – On Tuesday, June 24, two activists were summoned to the Kings and New York Criminal Court at 1 Centre Street after their arrest at a protest against the NYPD.
Daniel Koh from the New York Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression (NYAARPR) and climate justice activist John Mark Rozendaal were targeted for arrest during an action at the New York City Police Foundation Gala. Every year, the wealthiest New Yorkers use the gala to donate millions to the already bloated police department. This year was NYAARPR’s second annual protest.
New York, NY – On Sunday, June 22, hundreds of people gathered in the heart of Times Square to protest the U.S. attacking three Iranian nuclear sites the previous evening. The energy at the demonstration was electric despite the unbearable heat of an incoming heatwave.
BROOKLYN, NY — On the evening of June 11, over 100 New Yorkers gathered near the New York Police Department 83rd Precinct in Bushwick for a speakout hosted by Boricua – meaning a native of Puerto Rico or of Puerto Rican descent – and community organizations including Juventud Unida por la Independencia (JUPI) and Adolfina NYC.
New York, NY – On Thursday June 19, close to 50 New Yorkers assembled to honor the radical legacy of Juneteenth by protesting ICE presence in their city and state. The protest was organized by Equality for Flatbush, a Brooklyn-based organization which focuses on issues facing oppressed people in the Flatbush community.