The World Has Had Enough.
Above image taken by: @stevesweatpants
Over the past couple of weeks, demonstrations have taken place across the US—in all 50 states—and globally as the world continues to grapple with the disturbing video footage of George Floyd’s murder at the hands of the police. Floyd’s death has more broadly sparked pent-up outrage over centuries of systematic racism and police brutality.
Hundreds of thousands of protestors worldwide have taken over cities, parks, police stations, and state buildings in a long-overdue public expression that enough is enough—including many of our Explorest photographers who have been marching on the frontlines and capturing this historic movement.
Gathered below are images from those talented photographers displaying raw, emotional frames from protests throughout California, New York, and London.
Our family at Explorest will not tolerate racism. On both an individual and company level, we have vowed not only to condemn racism, but to actively fight against it. We implore you to join us in this fight and take a look at the resource list at the bottom of the article which gives black-owned businesses to support, petitions to sign, organizations to donate to, and black photographers to hire.
New York City, New York — shot by Dane Isaac | @dane.isaac
London, UK — shot by Ben Moore | @bemorephotos
London, UK — shot by Ron Timehin | @rontimehin
New York City, New York — shot by Oveck | @oveck
New York City, New York — shot by Steve Irby | @stevesweatpants
New York City, New York — shot by Oveck | @oveck
London, UK — shot by Ron Timehin | @rontimehin
Los Angeles, California — shot by Phil Yoon | @phil.yoon
New York City, New York — shot by Paola M Franqui | @monaris_
New York City, New York — shot by Steve Irby | @stevesweatpants
San Francisco, California — shot by Michael Lax | @michaellaxphoto
Los Angeles, California — shot by Phil Yoon | @phil.yoon
New York City, New York — shot by Jeremy Cohen | @warriorsinthegarden
New York City, New York — shot by Paola M Franqui | @monaris_
London, UK — shot by Ben Moore | @bemorephotos
New York City, New York — shot by Steve Irby | @stevesweatpants
New York City, New York — shot by Paola M Franqui | @monaris_
New York City, New York — shot by Steve Irby | @stevesweatpants
San Francisco, California — shot by Michael Lax | @michaellaxphoto
New York City, New York — shot by Oveck | @oveck
Los Angeles, California — shot by Phil Yoon | @phil.yoon
New York City, New York — shot by Jeremy Cohen | @warriorsinthegarden
London, UK — shot by Ben Moore | @bemorephotos
New York City, New York — shot by Dane Isaac | @dane.isaac
London, UK — shot by Ron Timehin | @rontimehin
New York City, New York — shot by Steve Irby | @stevesweatpants
New York City, New York — shot by Paola M Franqui | @monaris_
New York City, New York — shot by Dane Isaac | @dane.isaac
San Francisco, California — shot by Michael Lax | @michaellaxphoto
Los Angeles, California — shot by Phil Yoon | @phil.yoon
London, UK — shot by Ben Moore | @bemorephotos
London, UK — shot by Ron Timehin | @rontimehin
San Francisco, California — shot by Michael Lax | @michaellaxphoto
New York City, New York — shot by Dane Isaac | @dane.isaac
London, UK — shot by Ben Moore | @bemorephotos
New York City, New York — shot by Jeremy Cohen | @warriorsinthegarden
London, UK — shot by Ron Timehin | @rontimehin
New York City, New York — shot by Paola M Franqui | @monaris_
New York City, New York — shot by Steve Irby | @stevesweatpants
New York City, New York — shot by Jeremy Cohen | @warriorsinthegarden
Los Angeles, California — shot by Phil Yoon | @phil.yoon
London, UK — shot by Ron Timehin | @rontimehin
London, UK — shot by Ron Timehin | @rontimehin
New York City, New York — shot by Jeremy Cohen | @warriorsinthegarden
HOW CAN YOU HELP?
EDUCATE YOURSELF
Systematic Racism Explained (Video)
White Privilege: Unpacking the Invisible Knapsack Peggy McIntosh
BLM – How can i help? Educate Yourself with Documentaries / Film
BLM – How can i help? Educate yourself with Podcasts
How You Can Be an Ally to the Black Lives Matters Movement
REGISTER TO VOTE:
https://www.usa.gov/register-to-vote
SIGN PETITIONS
30 BLM Petitions You Should Sign Right Now
SUPPORT BLACK OWNED BUSINESSES
125 Black-Owned Businesses to Support
https://officialblackwallstreet.com/directory/
https://www.supportblackowned.com/find-a-biz
PERSONAL DONATION
Bail, Incarceration Reform, Police Reform
National Police Accountability Project
Release Aging People in Prison Campaign
Communities United for Police Reform
Communities United Against Police Brutality
Corona Virus Relief for Communities of Color
Mental Health Organizations for Black Communities and Individuals
Black Emotional and Mental Health Collective
National Queer and Trans Therapists of Color Network
Black LGBTQ Organizations
Youth Breakout (New Orleans)
The Audre Lorde Project (NYC)
The Transgender District (San Francisco)
and of course....
SUPPORT BLACK PHOTOGRAPHERS
Explorest stands with our black brothers and sisters during this cruel, uncertain time — now and always.