Award of Excellence, News Picture Story - Meg Vogel / The Cincinnati Enquirer, “BLM Protest”Thousands of protesters march north on Vine Street in Over-the-Rhine on Sunday, June 7, 2020. It was the tenth day of protests in response to the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis. Floyd died after being handcuffed and pinned to the ground by a police officer's knee. After George Floyd's death in late May, protests and civil unrest unfolded across the country.
Award of Excellence, News Picture Story - Meg Vogel / The Cincinnati Enquirer, “BLM Protest”Willie Coman kneels with his son, Willie Jr., 4, on Sunday, May 31, 2020, during the protests in Cincinnati in response to George Floyd's death in Minneapolis. He said, "The police are killing us, and we have babies." Willie was proud to bring his son to see the large crowds protesting against police brutality. "He is the next generation. When I say 'Hands up,' my son immediately replies, 'Don't shoot.' That's what he knows." Willie and his family left before the tear gas dispersed the crowd.
Award of Excellence, News Picture Story - Meg Vogel / The Cincinnati Enquirer, “BLM Protest”Cincinnati Police officers walk in formation on McMicken Street in Over-the-Rhine after the 8 p.m. curfew on Monday, June 1, 2020. This was the fourth night of protests in response to the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis. When it was past the 8 p.m. curfew, protesters ran to avoid getting arrested, but many were caught and detained. They sat on the sidewalk with their hands zip-tied behind their backs, waiting to be processed and transported.
Award of Excellence, News Picture Story - Meg Vogel / The Cincinnati Enquirer, “BLM Protest”Sancheaux leads a chant on Fountain Square in downtown Cincinnati on Monday, June 1, 2020. This is the fourth night of protests in response to the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis.
Award of Excellence, News Picture Story - Meg Vogel / The Cincinnati Enquirer, “BLM Protest”Protesters walk on Main Street past an armored police vehicle outside the Hamilton County Courthouse in downtown Cincinnati on Monday, June 1, 2020. This is the fourth night of protests in response to the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis.
Award of Excellence, News Picture Story - Meg Vogel / The Cincinnati Enquirer, “BLM Protest”Thousands gather to protest racial injustices and police brutality on Fountain Square in downtown Cincinnati on Sunday, June 7, 2020. This is the tenth day of protests in response to the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis.
Award of Excellence, News Picture Story - Meg Vogel / The Cincinnati Enquirer, “BLM Protest”A protester gestures to an armored police vehicle after Hamilton County Sheriff Deputies use tear gas on a large crowd of protesters outside the Hamilton County Courthouse in downtown Cincinnati on Sunday, May 31, 2020. This is the third night of protests in response to the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis.
Award of Excellence, News Picture Story - Meg Vogel / The Cincinnati Enquirer, “BLM Protest”Hamilton County Sheriff Deputies respond to protesters with tear gas outside the Hamilton County Courthouse in downtown Cincinnati on Sunday, May 31, 2020. This is the third night of protests in response to the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis.
Award of Excellence, News Picture Story - Meg Vogel / The Cincinnati Enquirer, “BLM Protest”A protester throws tear gas away from the crowd gathered outside the Hamilton County Courthouse in downtown Cincinnati on Sunday, May 31, 2020. This is the third night of protests in response to the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis.
Award of Excellence, News Picture Story - Meg Vogel / The Cincinnati Enquirer, “BLM Protest”Cincinnati Police Officers arrest protesters on McMicken Street in Over-the-Rhine after the 8 p.m. curfew on Monday, June 1, 2020. This is the fourth night of protests in response to the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis.
Award of Excellence, News Picture Story - Meg Vogel / The Cincinnati Enquirer, “BLM Protest”Protesters kneel in Clymer Alley with their hands up as police officers surround them after the 9 p.m. curfew in Over-the-Rhine on Sunday, May 31, 2020. This is the third night of protests in response to the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis. More than 100 people were arrested in violation of the curfew. Metro buses transported the protesters to the Hamilton County Justice Center. Many protesters complained that they were held overnight outside without food, water, or access to bathrooms.
Award of Excellence, News Picture Story - Meg Vogel / The Cincinnati Enquirer, “BLM Protest”Protesters embrace before being arrested on Green Street in Over-the-Rhine on Sunday, May 31, 2020. This is the third night of protests in response to the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis.
