Photo by Sam Ward near Judiciary Square
About those low flying helicopters at the June BLM protests the Washington Post now reports:
“In an announcement, the Army said one helicopter “hovered under 100 feet” over the heads of people in the nation’s capital on June 1 as D.C. police and federal agencies worked to disperse crowds protesting police brutality after the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis days earlier. (more…)
Photo by Diane Krauthamer
Thanks to Diane for sharing these powerful photos: “vigil to remember Breonna Taylor, one year after she was murdered. Malcolm X Park, Washington, DC” (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
As if we needed more evidence that the DC police budget is extremely inflated and misdirected…this scene from Columbia Rd NW between 18th and 16th on the evening of 2/6/21. A small group of peaceful protesters (30-40 people tops; I’m guessing racial justice-focused based on their chants, but I do not know the organizing group nor do I speak for them) walked down Columbia Rd while a disproportionately large police presence preceded them AND followed them. In the attached image, the only group NOT circled is the protestors.
Police escorting large protests/marches to maintain traffic safety is one thing, but this is excessive and clearly intimidating. (more…)
Thanks to Sylvia for sending from Dupont.
Photo by Diane Krauthamer
From the Mayor’s Office:
“DC’s faith-based organizations are at the very heart of our community, giving us hope in the face of darkness. They embody our DC values of love and inclusivity. An attack on them is an attack on all of us. This weekend, we saw forces of hate seeking to use destruction and intimidation to tear us apart. We will not let that happen, and continue to stand together strong and United to Love. The Mayor’s Office of Religious Affairs and the Metropolitan Police Department are engaging the impacted houses of worship today, and anyone with information or video in the area of the houses of worship should call 202-727-9099 or text 50411.”
MPD seeks suspects in a Destruction of Property offense that occurred on 12/12/20 in the 900 blk of 11th St, NW. MPD is investigating this offense as potentially being motivated by hate or bias. Have info? Call (202) 727-9099/text 50411 @FBIWFOhttps://t.co/5b8xfeu3AG pic.twitter.com/y2uP0XurE4
— DC Police Department (@DCPoliceDept) December 14, 2020
From the National Cathedral: (more…)
Jonathan reports just before 7am: “Just witnessed a runner stop at an electrical box and rip down a sign plastered to it that demanded justice for Brianna Taylor with pictures of the cops that killed her. Ripped it off and ran away. His neon running vest prevented any discretion…”
Photo by Brett McReynolds
Brett shares with us at 8:25am: “Thousands lined up already for the March”
Photo by Martha Wilson 6:25am
Martha shares with us earlier: (more…)
Photo by Tim Brown
From The Nationals:
“The Phillies and Nationals players have collectively decided to postpone tonight’s game.
We support their decision to use their platform to call attention to the racial and social injustice that continues to exist in our country. We will continue to stand behind our players and those on the front lines working to generate accountability and real change in our society.”
Photo by Arav Kharkwal
“Dear PoPville,
Am I the only one who finds this a little cringe?
I get their heart is in the “right place,” but I feel this is capitalizing on a movement and for a brand “trying to get some good name recognition.” This all seems like a marketing ploy of like “performative activism” to get people in the door and then pressure them to get a membership.”
