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Uptown Uprising
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Uptown Uprising

Photos by Cristóbal Vivar


From the hill to the riverbank, they marched.

Local residents gathered this past Sun., Jun. 7th at Marble Hill Houses and strode through the streets down into Riverbank State Park for a socially distanced rally. Organized by Senator Robert Jackson, the gathering was comprised of thousands who turned out along Broadway to demand policing reforms and to demonstrate unity uptown.

Speakers included elected public officials, community and faith leaders, and youth.

“Together, we will make a change toward justice,” said Jackson.

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Fotos por Cristóbal Vivar

Desde la colina hasta la orilla del río, marcharon.

Residentes locales se reunieron el pasado domingo 7 de junio en Marble Hill Houses y caminaron por las calles hacia Riverbank State Park para una manifestación socialmente distanciada. Organizada por el senador Robert Jackson, la reunión estuvo compuesta por miles de personas que acudieron a Broadway para exigir reformas policiales y demostrar la unidad en la zona alta.

Los oradores incluyeron a funcionarios públicos, líderes comunitarios y religiosos, y jóvenes.

“Juntos, haremos un cambio hacia la justicia”, dijo Jackson.

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