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Views from the frontlines: Three community photographers document protests in Milwaukee

July 10, 2020 by Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service 1 Comment

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  • Collective cause and individual realities
    May 31: Dr. Martin Luther King Drive and Locust Avenue — Protest for Peace, led by Milwaukee Pastors Kenneth Lock II, Raymond Monk and Micaiah Young
    (Photo by Anthony Boyd)
  • A parting question at the conclusion of a march
    May 31: Dr. Martin Luther King Drive. — Protest for Peace, led by Milwaukee Pastors Kenneth Lock II, Raymond Monk and Micaiah Young
    (Photo by Anthony Boyd)
  • Deafening chants, a parade of marchers and caravan horns blare past midnight. Time to wake up.
    June 5: 48th and Center Streets — march led by Pastor Kenneth Lock II
    (Photo by Anthony Boyd)
  • Under constant threat, an unfortunate and necessary defense.
    June 13: W. Milwaukee Ave, Wauwatosa — march from Washington Park organized by Frank Nitty and Khalil Coleman
    (Photo by Anthony Boyd)
  • Loss, anguish and injustice give rise to an unshakable voice for those who could not be heard. June 17: W. Vilet St. — Sedan Smith of New Milwaukee Protesters collaborates with LIT at “Get MPD out of MPS” rally (Photo by Anthony Boyd)
  • Superhero
    June 17: W. Vliet St. — caravan from Washington Park organized by Frank Nitty and Khalil Coleman
    (Photo by Anthony Boyd)
  • “Black Lives Matter!” beautifully harmonized like a playground song.
    June 17: W. State Street, Wauwatosa — march from Washington Park organized by Frank Nitty and Khalil Coleman
    (Photo by Anthony Boyd)
  • A community erupts with rage as authorities attempt to extinguish flames set by years of systemic neglect, apathy and abuse. Fuel for the movement.
    June 23: 40th and Lloyd Streets — protesters support families in search of missing children at the site of a house fire.
    (Photo by Anthony Boyd)
  • June 5: Greendale Village Hall, Greendale
    (Photo by LaTasha Lux)
  • June 20: Black Lives Matter march through St. Francis and Cudahy
    (Photo by LaTasha Lux)
  • June 30: The People’s Occupation of the Milwaukee County Courthouse
    (Photo by LaTasha Lux)
  • June 14: Red Arrow Park, Mother’s March & Rally
    (Photo by LaTasha Lux)
  • June 15: Downtown, Mother’s March & Rally
    (Photo by LaTasha Lux)
  • June 28: 2nd and Lapham Streets, Courage MKE Marching in Support of Black Lives Matter
    (Photo by LaTasha Lux)
  • Black is Angelic: A Black angel takes flight at the Black is Beautiful ride.
    June 21: Reservoir Park
    (Photo by Dwight D. Williamson Jr.)
  • City Kids Cycling Club: Riders wait for traffic to clear before heading east.
    June 21: 6th Street and National Avenue, at Black is Beautiful Ride
    (Photo by Dwight D. Williamson Jr.)
  • Fem Revolution: The BLK WMNZ EMANCIPATION MARCH makes its way toward Alice's Garden.
    June 19: Lindsay Heights neighborhood
    (Photo by Dwight D. Williamson Jr.)
  • Forever Ever: Riders refuel along Cesar Chavez Boulevard.
    June 21: Black is Beautiful Ride
    (Photo by Dwight D. Williamson Jr.)
  • Leader of the New School: Let us march on, till victory is won.
    June 19: BLK WMNZ EMANCIPATION MARCH
    (Photo by Dwight D. Williamson Jr.)
  • Changing of the Guard: Motorcyclists station themselves at the Milwaukee County Criminal Justice Facility.
    June 30th: Milwaukee County Criminal Justice Facility
    (Photo by Dwight D. Williamson Jr.)

This gallery compiles images and captions from three photographers, featuring images they chose to represent their experiences of covering marches and protests in Milwaukee.

The photographers are Anthony Boyd, LaTasha Lux of LaLux Photography and Dwight D. Williamson Jr.

Anthony Boyd

My current obsession is the struggle of Black Lives in my city. One of the most segregated cities in the country, Milwaukee is an otherworldly place where longstanding and well-documented truths of one community are commonly discredited, ignored and unseen by neighbors only blocks away. I am obsessed with documenting these struggles, capturing our fight, telling our stories and sharing the pride of being Black in Milwaukee.

My dream is to move spirits. To humanize, in hopes that one day Black Lives will finally be recognized.  Finally Matter. 

LaTasha Lux, LaLux Photography

I am a proudly tattooed wife, mother, lover of sci-fi, book nerd, “Disnerd” and photographer. Photography has been my passion for several years. If I had to name a particular style for my photography, I would have to say photojournalistic, although I love shooting portraits and special events. Being able to freeze a moment in time — a kiss, a smile, a laugh — to me, is like magic.

Dwight D. Williamson Jr.

Dwight D. Williamson Jr. is an artist, athlete and activist based in Milwaukee. He has an extensive background in youth development, public health and economic development. When he isn’t telling stories, or fighting for social justice, you can find Dwight biking the Oak Leaf trail, or trying to “break 80” at a local golf course.

In case you missed it: Check out more photos of marches in Milwaukee.

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