First-hand accounts of the first four days of the Richmond Rebellion, May 29 – June 1.
THE REBELLION
WHERE WE’RE AT WITH THE DEMANDS
The following seven demands have been generally adopted as the goals of the Richmond Rebellion.
SOME OF THE PEOPLE WHO HAVE BEEN SHOT BY RICHMOND LAW ENFORCEMENT SINCE 2001
These are just some of the shootings of civilians by Richmond law enforcement officers over the past 19 years. Unless otherwise noted, all the victims were Black.
AT THE MDP CIRCLE
It was Monday, Aug. 10, about an hour before sunset, and Jeffrey Peters was where he often is these days: At the circle named for his nephew, Marcus-David Peters.
LESSONS FROM THE REBELLION
The protests that erupted after the public police murder of George Floyd in Minneapolis have grown into the broadest and most sustained rebellion against racism in U.S. history.
COVID-19 CASES FOUND IN RICHMOND JAIL; ACTIVISTS HAD PRESSED FOR TESTING
Yes, there are COVID-19 cases in the Richmond city jail. And not all those infected are showing symptoms.
ARREST OF HOMELESS MAN LEADS TO PROTEST AT WILLOW LAWN
If you’re sitting at a table outside a restaurant, you’re expected to buy something. That’s understood. But if you’re homeless and it’s a really hot day and the unused table is in the shade, you might think it wouldn’t be a big deal to rest there a bit.
