See thousands march across NYC to protest Breonna Taylor decision

Thousands took to the streets of Manhattan and Brooklyn on Wednesday night to protest racial injustice and police brutality following the Kentucky grand jury announcement that the grand jury declined to charge Louisville officers with murdering Breonna Taylor in her apartment on March 13. 

In the case, a former detective was indicted on three counts of “wanton endangerment” or recklessly firing bullets that threatened the lives of three people who were next-door neighbors to Taylor.

The Taylor decision prompted protests nationwide in Louisville, Los Angeles, NYC, Atlanta, Detroit, Denver, Columbus, Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, Seattle, Minneapolis, Washington DC, Dallas, Austin, Providence, Nashville, Charlotte, Chicago, Portland and more.

New York erupted last night with passion to see justice for Breonna Taylor and for countless others who have suffered at the hands of police brutality. Protests in NYC began around 7pm in two major locations—at the corner of 59th Street and 5th Avenue and at Barclays Center in Brooklyn. Throughout the course of the night, demonstrators practiced their First Amendment rights, piling into plazas, marching the Manhattan Bridge and Williamsburg Bridge, and holding up banners with "No Justice, No Peace." 

Tonight, Thursday, September 24, there are several confirmed demonstrations planned. Here are tips on how to prepare before you exercise your First Amendment rights. These are the following citywide events: 

Brooklyn:

5pm—Justice for Breonna Taylor Protest at Maria Hernandez Park, Bushwick

7pm—Gathering at McCarren Park, Greenpoint 

8:30pm—March and Ride for Breonna Taylor at Union Avenue/ Driggs Avenue 

Manhattan:

5pm—Liberation Extravaganza at Stonewall (dress code: dress for a ball)

5pm—DefundNYPD March at George Washington Statue, Union Square

6pm—Art Protest for Breonna Taylor at Soldiers and Sailors Monument, 89th and Riverside

7pm—Gathering with Saira Pannu and Fiona Shuldiner at Carl Schurz

See powerful photos from last night's protests below. 

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A post shared by Organizer/Supporter Big Mike (@ourlivesmatternyc) on Sep 24, 2020 at 3:32am PDT

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Sept 23rd, 2020 For Breonna Taylor #NoPeace

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Only one officer. A Class D felony. Up to only 5 years in prison for each count. The last time there was a conviction under this charge: 30 days with 2 years probation. Tonight, we March for #BreonnaTaylor. We stand in solidarity with Breonna’s family, Louisville, and Black Women. We say her name as loud as we can as long as we can until she hears us. 7 pm. Two locations: - Barclays - 59th and 5th Ave Bring as many people as you can. We need numbers. Bring your anger and your pain. *Wear a mask and remember protest safety: - don’t go alone and if you do make sure someone knows where you are - have an emergency contact # memorized and Legal Aid’s written on your arm (212) 732-5000 - respect Breonna’s family’s wishes and remain nonviolent - look out for each other. Be aware of your surroundings and refrain from actions that may put your fellow protesters in danger - there will likely be a heavy police presence. If you cannot afford to come into contact with law enforcement, consider your own safety first.* This is not justice. And if there will be no justice for Breonna, there will be NO. PEACE. Let’s go.

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I may be next.

A post shared by Chantaé Miller💜🇨🇲 (@chantaemiller) on Sep 24, 2020 at 8:19am PDT

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No justice... #breonnataylor #blm #blacklivesmatter

A post shared by Ken Ji (@gken.ny) on Sep 23, 2020 at 9:12pm PDT

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Dear Breonna I am so sorry.... . . 9/23/20 coverage . . #sayhername #breonnataylor #wewantjustice #untilthan #nopeace #photojournalism #peacefulprotest #nycprotestcoverage #flicksbylucy

A post shared by Lucy B. (@flicks_by_lucy) on Sep 24, 2020 at 5:35am PDT

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9.23.20 march for Breonna Taylor with @warriorsinthegarden @blackwomxnsmarch @riders4rights and pretty much everyone else in NYC

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If you aren’t infuriated, there is something very wrong with you 🤷🏽‍♂️#breonnataylor #blm#justiceforbreonnataylor#newyork#nojusticenopeace

A post shared by Samyukth Vemuri (@sam_vemuri) on Sep 24, 2020 at 6:14am PDT

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From Central Park to Williamsburg. One community, one heart, one voice. Together punching a hole through the sky: No Justice, No Peace!!! ✊🏾✊🏽✊🏼✊🏻⁣ ⁣ #breonnataylor #blacklivesmatter #justiceforbreonna #votethemout #manhattan #brooklyn #nyc ⁣

A post shared by ❃ black lives matter ❃ (@mrcrnj) on Sep 24, 2020 at 8:02am PDT

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