Erin Lefevre

Documentary photographer and teacher

erinlefevre.com

Black Lives Matter movement 2020

Follow Hire

Matt M. holds up a shooting ran...ylor at Astoria Park in Queens.

Matt M. holds up a shooting range target while attending a vigil for Breonna Taylor at Astoria Park in Queens.

New York City police officers p...June 2020 in Astoria, New York.

New York City police officers patrol a peaceful vigil in memory of George Floyd on Monday, June 2020 in Astoria, New York.

Protestors perform a "...y Park in Long Island City, NY.

Protestors perform a "die in" during a Black Lives Matter demonstration at Gantry Park in Long Island City, NY.

Vigil attendees hold candles an...June 2020 in Astoria, New York.

Vigil attendees hold candles and listen to New Yorkers give speeches and share testimonials during a vigil for George Floyd on Monday, June 2020 in Astoria, New York.

Dozens gathered at the Bliss St...h McClain in Sunnyside, Queens.

Dozens gathered at the Bliss Street subway station for a string vigil to honor the life of Elijah McClain in Sunnyside, Queens.

Vigil attendees place candles, ... June 2020 in Queens, New York.

Vigil attendees place candles, flowers, and signage in honor of George Floyd at Astoria Park on Monday, June 2020 in Queens, New York.

A vigil attendee holds a Black ...June 2020 in Astoria, New York.

A vigil attendee holds a Black Lives Matter sign during a peaceful vigil for George Floyd on Monday, June 2020 in Astoria, New York.

Hundreds took a knee during a m...sland City, New York.

Hundreds took a knee during a moment of silence for George Floyd at Queensbridge Park on Tuesday, June 2020 in Long Island City, New York.

A protest organizer speaks to a...Courthouse in Long Island City.

A protest organizer speaks to a crowd of hundreds on the steps of the Queens County Courthouse in Long Island City.

Protestors march down Jackson A...t the hands of police officers.

Protestors march down Jackson Avenue in Long Island City, Queens, on their way to the Queens County Courthouse to protest the recent killings of Black Americans at the hands of police officers.

A NYPD officer watches a vigil ... in Long Island City, New York.

A NYPD officer watches a vigil for George Floyd held at Queensbridge Park on Tuesday, June 2020 in Long Island City, New York.

Hundreds gathered at Astoria Pa...June 2020 in Astoria, New York.

Hundreds gathered at Astoria Park to honor the memory of George Floyd with a peaceful vigil on Monday, June 2020 in Astoria, New York.

A vigil attendee listens to a s...June 2020 in Astoria, New York.

A vigil attendee listens to a speech during a memorial for George Floyd on Monday, June 2020 in Astoria, New York.

Asian protestors stand in solid...ueens on Saturday June 7, 2020.

Asian protestors stand in solidarity during a Black Lives Matter demonstration in Long Island City, Queens on Saturday June 7, 2020.

Protestors listen to event orga...Courthouse in Long Island City.

Protestors listen to event organizers speak at the foot of the Queens County Courthouse in Long Island City.

An attendee places a candle on ...Taylor in Astoria Park, Queens.

An attendee places a candle on a makeshift memorial during a vigil to honor the life of Breonna Taylor in Astoria Park, Queens.

Navid M. addresses a crowd at a...e 2020 in Astoria Park, Queens.

Navid M. addresses a crowd at a share-out circle during a vigil to commemorate Breonna Taylor’s birthday June 2020 in Astoria Park, Queens.

A man speaks to a crowd during ...June 2020 in Astoria, New York.

A man speaks to a crowd during a vigil in memory of George Floyd on Monday, June 2020 in Astoria, New York.

People took turns sharing their...June 2020 in Astoria, New York.

People took turns sharing their feelings/insights and supporting one another in an open circle during a peaceful vigil for George Floyd on Monday, June 2020 in Astoria, New York.

An attendee places his fist in ...Queens United States of America

An attendee places his fist in the air during a peaceful vigil for George Floyd on Monday, June 2020 in Astoria, New York. Queens United States of America

PLAY

STOP

GRID

FULL

LOVE

Thumbnail of Matt M. holds up a shooting rang_aylor at Astoria Park in Queens.

Thumbnail of New York City police officers pa_ June 2020 in Astoria, New York.

Thumbnail of Protestors perform a "d_ry Park in Long Island City, NY.

Thumbnail of Vigil attendees hold candles and_ June 2020 in Astoria, New York.

Thumbnail of Dozens gathered at the Bliss Str_ah McClain in Sunnyside, Queens.

Thumbnail of Vigil attendees place candles, f_, June 2020 in Queens, New York.

Thumbnail of A vigil attendee holds a Black L_ June 2020 in Astoria, New York.

Thumbnail of Hundreds took a knee during a mo_Island City, New York.

Thumbnail of A protest organizer speaks to a _ Courthouse in Long Island City.

Thumbnail of Protestors march down Jackson Av_at the hands of police officers.

Thumbnail of A NYPD officer watches a vigil f_0 in Long Island City, New York.

Thumbnail of Black Lives Matter movement 2020

Thumbnail of Hundreds gathered at Astoria Par_ June 2020 in Astoria, New York.

Thumbnail of A vigil attendee listens to a sp_ June 2020 in Astoria, New York.

Thumbnail of Asian protestors stand in solida_Queens on Saturday June 7, 2020.

Thumbnail of Protestors listen to event organ_ Courthouse in Long Island City.

Thumbnail of An attendee places a candle on a_ Taylor in Astoria Park, Queens.

Thumbnail of Navid M. addresses a crowd at a _ne 2020 in Astoria Park, Queens.

Thumbnail of A man speaks to a crowd during a_ June 2020 in Astoria, New York.

Thumbnail of People took turns sharing their _ June 2020 in Astoria, New York.

Thumbnail of An attendee places his fist in t_ Queens United States of America

Public Project

Black Lives Matter movement 2020

Copyright Erin Lefevre 2024

Date of Work Jun 2020 - Ongoing

Updated Dec 2021

Location Queens

Topics Activism, Documentary, Education, Emotion, Epidemics, Human Rights, Oppression, Pandemics, Peace, Photography, Photojournalism, Protests, Racism

Erin Lefevre / New York City

May 1, 2014 - Ongoing

Sign-up for
For more access