Baton Rouge killing: Black Lives Matter protest photo hailed as 'legendary'

This transcription discusses a powerful image from a Black Lives Matter protest in Baton Rouge. The photo shows Leisha Evans peacefully standing her ground against armored police officers, symbolizing resistance against racial tension and injustice. It gained widespread attention on social media and sparked discussions on police brutality and racial inequality. The image connects to readings by Frederick Douglass and W.E.B. Du Bois, highlighting the ongoing struggle for racial justice. It is included in class lists to foster understanding and inspire activism. Citizens need to recognize the importance of fighting racial injustice and contribute to creating a more equitable society. Possible discussion questions include the impact of such images on public thoughts and activism, individual contributions to promoting racial justice, and the influence of historical events on modern movements like Black Lives Matter. Baton Rouge Killing Black Lives Matter protests by Mackenzie Bullock. This is a legendary image we will be discussing. What is this image? This image represents Leisha Evans holding ground in front of two armored police officers during a Black Lives Matter protest in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. This image gained much attention on social media, adding to the profound impact of the protest. Leisha Evans responded to the attention of the photo by stating, I appreciate the well-wishes and the love, but this is the work of God. I am a vessel. This protest wanted change against police brutality seeking out African Americans. The photo was taken outside Baton Rouge Police Head Office during a protest that was based on the police shooting of Alton Sterling. Evans in the photo stood peacefully as the police and KF came upon her. Reinterpretation. This photo symbolizes peaceful resistance against racial tension. This photo represents a nonviolent protest against injustice. It is a symbol of the ongoing struggle for racial injustice and equality in the U.S. It represents the power that people have in our society if they activate for change. This photo has a widespread impact and relevance to modern communities through thoughts about how society should function equally. Unusual terms. Black Lives Matter. BLM is a term for the social movement which activated for the equality of African Americans. Peaceful resistance. Peaceful resistance is a nonviolent method of protest and activism. Baton Rouge. Baton Rouge is the capital city of Louisiana where this protest occurred. Militarization of police. Militarization of the police is the process of law enforcement agencies acquiring military equipment, tactics, and attitudes which leads to the concerns of excessive use of force. Facts on the topic. This photo was taken in Baton Rouge in 2016 as it demonstrates Leisha Evans which is a protester within this movement. This photo quickly was spread and gained attention for its symbolism against police brutality. The Baton Rouge protest was in response to police shooting of Alton Sterling, an African American man which created countrywide outrage and discussions on racial injustice in the society. The photographer that took this legendary image is Jonathan Bachman who caught a moment of ongoing struggle for racial equality in the United States. Connections to class readings number one. Frederick Douglass. Douglass writes about the issues and struggles faced by African Americans in America during slavery. He demonstrates his experiences of society's oppression, racial discrimination, and the fight for freedom and equality. This image connects to the narrative life of Frederick Douglass because it displays the continuous issues of systematic racism and police brutality against African Americans. The Douglass narrative represents a historical example of activism for racial justice and rights which are still fought for today. Connections to class readings number two. W.E.B. Du Bois. W.E.B. Du Bois covers race identity and what African Americans experience in America. He talks about the double consciousness where African Americans try to gain their identities in a society that discriminates against them. This photo connects to his ideas as it relates to the determination of African American activists standing up against injustice. It demonstrates the ongoing issues of African Americans still struggling to find their own identity in a society still filled with systematic racism and social inequality. Inclusion in class lists. I think that this was included in our class list because it has important It represents a discussion for important issues such as race and activism. It demonstrates the historical progression of social justice for African Americans. By looking at this photo we can foster more understanding on movements for social equality. We can reflect the power of our society and social media to inspire activism and create change. Importance to citizens. This image is important to citizens because it is significant for them to understand the constant struggle for racial injustice. It is important for people to understand that if they think something is unimportant or not right they can act for change. This can cause positive change in our society which can advance our communities and our state of functioning as a whole. We need to know about the historical and contemporary issues surrounding racism and activism so we can contribute to creating a more just and equitable society for everyone. Questions for discussion. What impact do lettering images like this one from the Baton Rouge Protest have on shaping public thoughts and activism? How can individuals contribute to promoting racial justice and equality in their communities? And what will we do if historical events inform modern movements like BLM? Sources. Thank you.