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Photos: Unveiling of mural celebrating Black lives on Fourth of July

An American flag painted by an Iowa City resident with the names of Black people killed by the police is seen on Saturday, July 4, 2020 on Linn Street in Iowa City. After multiple speakers shared personal stories of inequality at the Pentacrest, protesters celebrated an unveiling of a mural by Robert Moore and Dana Harrison that showcases support for Black lives.

Hannah Kinson, Photojournalist

July 5, 2020

Photos: Iowa City protesters march in solidarity with others across the state

Protesters sit on the steps of the old Capitol while waiting for fellow protesters to gather during the Black Lives Matters march on Monday, June 23, 2020.

Abby Watkins, Photojournalist

June 23, 2020

Photos: Iowa City celebration of Juneteenth

A protester walks with A Black Lives Matter flag on Saturday, June 20 on Burlington Street. The Iowa Freedom Riders hosted a celebration after the march to commemorate Juneteenth, the anniversary of when the last enslaved people were freed.

Hannah Kinson, Photojournalist

June 20, 2020

Photos: Protesters march to City Councilor Susan Mims’ house

Protesters walk back toward the Pentacrest on Monday, June 15. Protesters walked to City Councilor Susan Mims' house and discussed their demand for disbanding the police and what actions Mims would take in the upcoming City Council meeting.

Hannah Kinson, Photojournalist

June 16, 2020

Photos: Iowa City protesters march to City Councilor Pauline Taylor’s house

An anonymous Iowa CIty citizen poses for a portrait in front of the Old Capitol Building while waiting for the next march to start on Sunday, June 14th, 2020. Iowa City, along with several other major cities across the country has spent the past few weeks protesting the murder of Geroge Floyd at the hands of the police and systemic racism.

Tate Hildyard, Photojournalist

June 15, 2020

Photos: Iowa City protesters march to City Councilor John Thomas’s house

A crowd of protesters demands action from Iowa City City Council member John Thomas during a march to support the Black Lives Matter movement and protest police brutality on Saturday, June 13 in Iowa City. The crowd gathered in front of his house on Brown Street for twenty minutes and left after Councilman Thomas promised to be dedicated to meeting their demands.

Jake Maish, Photojournalist

June 14, 2020

Photos: Protesters march to Mayor Bruce Teague’s house

A protester holds a sign and waits as a crowd gathers on Friday, June 12 in front of the Pentacrest. Protesters gathered outside Iowa City Mayor Bruce Teague's house to demand more action done by the mayor and City Council.

Hannah Kinson, Photojournalist

June 13, 2020

Photos: Iowa City protests resume after two day hiatus

Protesters march through Coralville as part of another protest on Thursday, June 11th, 2020. Coralville and Iowa City, along with several major cities across the country have spent several weeks protesting racism in the police force and the murder of George Floyd.

Tate Hildyard, Photojournalist

June 11, 2020

Photos: Iowa City Freedom Riders introduce new demands at second week of protests

Iowa City citizens return to the Old Capitol after marching through downtown as part of another protest on Monday, June 8th, 2020. For several days, Iowa City has been protesting the murder of George Floyd and systemic racism.

Tate Hildyard, Photojournalist

June 9, 2020

Photos: Iowa City protesters turn away from police line on Highway 1 citing safety concerns

Iowa Sen. Joe Bolkcom, D-Iowa City, was the first elected official to address a crowd of protesters from a stage on the Pentacrest prior to the start of a march to support the Black Lives Matter movement and protest police brutality on Saturday, June 6 in Iowa City. The stage was positioned about 20 feet in front of a fence that was built to block off the Old Capitol after protesters had spray painted it during the week's earlier protests. It was the sixth straight night that a march was held in Iowa City and elected officials from the city, county and state levels lined up on the stage to speak to the demands of the protesters prior to the beginning of the march.

Jake Maish, Photojournalist

June 7, 2020

Photos: Thousands gather to share stories, march during daytime protest in Iowa City

Iowa City citizens gather outside the Graduate Hotel for a protest against police brutality and racism on Saturday, June 6th, 2020. Various local activists gave impassioned speeches about their struggles as minorities and then led a march around downtown.

Tate Hildyard, Photojournalist

June 6, 2020

Photos: “Speak Up, Speak Out” at Mercer Park

Iowa City mayor Bruce Teague speaks during the final session of the “Speak Up, Speak Out” series at Mercer Park on Saturday, June 6, 2020. Mayor Bruce Teague invited community members to voice their thoughts and frustrations.

Shivansh Ahuja, Senior Photojournalist

June 6, 2020