Alex Golshani: The George Floyd Protests in New York

45 on friday may 29, thousands of protesters came together at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, NY, in an action against the police killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis on May 25, and the recent deaths of Ahmaud Arbery, Tony McDade, and Breonna Taylor, among many others. The protests continued for several nights, with clashes between the police and the protesters erupting into violence. Alex Golshani, an Iranian­born, US­raised photographer, was there, and documented the events. “While out in the field I’m looking for moments to tell the story,” he told The Yale Review by email. He has been photographing pro­ tests since Occupy Wall Street—the first major collective action to take place after he arrived in New York from Los Angeles, where he was raised. “These protests were different from the post­election protests,” he noted. “It’s more dangerous now. I’m seeing a lot more aggression from the police—toward protesters and, worry­ ingly, toward the press.” Alex Golshani The George Floyd Protests in New York Eugenia Bell portfolio 46 47 Flatbush, May 30. Protester rallies fellow demonstrators from roof of gas station. 48 49 Flatbush, May 30. NYPD officers arrest protester. 50 51 Barclays Center, Brooklyn, May 29. NYPD appropriates an MTA bus to transport arrested protesters. 52 53 Flatbush, May 30. NYPD vehicle on fire. 54 Union Square, May 31. NYPD officer stands amid broken glass. 55 Barclays Center, Brooklyn, May 29. Protester raises his hands while walking away from police. ...