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Category Archives: Demonstrations, rallies, and vigils

First anniversary of the war in Ukraine

Last weekend was the first anniversary of the invasion of Ukraine, and it was marked by the Ukrainian flags flying along Pennsylvania Avenue, a vigil at the Russian Embassy, and a rally at the Lincoln Memorial.

Posted byThe Uncommon DistrictMarch 3, 2023March 3, 2023Posted inDemonstrations, rallies, and vigilsLeave a comment on First anniversary of the war in Ukraine

Woman Life Freedom

Woman Life Freedom is a series of on-going rallies in D.C. for human rights in Iran.

Posted byThe Uncommon DistrictDecember 9, 2022December 9, 2022Posted inDemonstrations, rallies, and vigilsLeave a comment on Woman Life Freedom

March for Our Lives

This past Saturday, there was a heart-breaking repeat of the 2019 March for Our Lives.

Posted byThe Uncommon DistrictJune 17, 2022June 17, 2022Posted inDemonstrations, rallies, and vigilsLeave a comment on March for Our Lives

Bans Off Our Bodies

Bans Off Our Bodies events took place all over the country last Saturday, in reaction to the leak of the Supreme Court brief overturning Roe v. Wade.

With very little time to organize, D.C. produced a powerful event – with large passionate crowds at a rally by the Washington Monument, followed by a march up to the Supreme Court.

Posted byThe Uncommon DistrictMay 20, 2022May 20, 2022Posted inDemonstrations, rallies, and vigilsLeave a comment on Bans Off Our Bodies

I AM A MAN

Signs saying I AM A MAN have been common in the recent Black Lives Matter protests, but the history of this phrase goes back more than 50 years.

Posted byThe Uncommon DistrictFebruary 19, 2021February 19, 2021Posted inDemonstrations, rallies, and vigilsLeave a comment on I AM A MAN

Raised Fists and Black Lives Matters

In the past few weeks of protests, raised fists have been a powerful symbol of the strength and passion of the Black Lives Matter struggle for racial justice.

Posted byThe Uncommon DistrictAugust 7, 2020August 7, 2020Posted inDemonstrations, rallies, and vigils2 Comments on Raised Fists and Black Lives Matters

Documenting Black Lives Matter Protests

A comprehensive collection of images from Black Lives Matter protests following the murder of George Floyd, by local D.C.-area photographers.

Posted byThe Uncommon DistrictJune 12, 2020June 17, 2020Posted inDemonstrations, rallies, and vigilsLeave a comment on Documenting Black Lives Matter Protests

George Floyd Protests – week 2

As protests sparked by the murder of George Floyd continued for a second week, they were peaceful, massive, and continuous in D.C.

Posted byThe Uncommon DistrictJune 12, 2020June 12, 2020Posted inDemonstrations, rallies, and vigilsLeave a comment on George Floyd Protests – week 2

The City Mourns

Over the past week, we’ve all seen so much in the city in the aftermath of George Floyd’s murder.

Posted byThe Uncommon DistrictJune 5, 2020June 5, 2020Posted inDemonstrations, rallies, and vigils2 Comments on The City Mourns

The Peace Vigil

We’ve been under a stay-in-place order for what feels like a long time now, but it is only a tiny fraction of the patience shown by the Peace Vigil, which has remained across from the White House for more than 38 years. The small tent, festooned with signs, is a familiar site to anyone walking… Continue reading

Posted byThe Uncommon DistrictApril 10, 2020April 10, 2020Posted inDemonstrations, rallies, and vigilsLeave a comment on The Peace Vigil

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