Erin Lefevre

Documentary photographer and teacher

erinlefevre.com

BLM - Queens

Location: Astoria, New York

Nationality: American

Biography: Erin Lefevre is a documentary photographer from New York City whose work focuses on under-reported social issues. Erin studied at the Fashion Institute of Technology, where she earned her Associate Degree in Photography. She then transferred to... read on

Matt M. holds up a shooting range target while attending a vigil for Breonna Taylor at Astoria Park in Queens.

Vigil attendees hold candles and listen to New Yorkers give speeches and share testimonials during a vigil for George Floyd on Monday, June 2020 in Astoria, New York.

A vigil attendee holds a Black Lives Matter sign during a peaceful vigil for George Floyd on Monday, June 2020 in Astoria, New York.

New York City police officers patrol a peaceful vigil in memory of George Floyd on Monday, June 2020 in Astoria, New York.

Protestors perform a "die in" during a Black Lives Matter demonstration at Gantry Park in Long Island City, NY.

A vigil attendee listens to a speech during a memorial for George Floyd on Monday, June 2020 in Astoria, New York.

Vigil attendees place candles, flowers, and signage in honor of George Floyd at Astoria Park on Monday, June 2020 in Queens, New York.

Viewers gather to watch a violin performance in honor of Elijah McClain, who was murdered by Colorado police officers after receiving a phone call about a "suspicious" character.

Hundreds took a knee during a moment of silence for George Floyd at Queensbridge Park on Tuesday, June 2020 in Long Island City, New York.

Dozens gathered at the Bliss Street subway station for a string vigil to honor the life of Elijah McClain in Sunnyside, Queens.

Protestors listen to event organizers speak at the foot of the Queens County Courthouse in Long Island City.

A NYPD officer watches a vigil for George Floyd held at Queensbridge Park on Tuesday, June 2020 in Long Island City, New York.

A bystander holds a “Justice 4 George Floyd” outside of Queensbridge Park, where a peaceful vigil was held in George’s memory on Tuesday, June 2020 in Long Island City, New York.

An attendee places a candle on a makeshift memorial during a vigil to honor the life of Breonna Taylor in Astoria Park, Queens.

Hundreds gathered at Astoria Park to honor the memory of George Floyd with a peaceful vigil on Monday, June 2020 in Astoria, New York.

People took turns sharing their feelings/insights and supporting one another in an open circle during a peaceful vigil for George Floyd on Monday, June 2020 in Astoria, New York.

An attendee places his fist in the air during a peaceful vigil for George Floyd on Monday, June 2020 in Astoria, New York.

Public Story

BLM - Queens

Credits: erin lefevre

Date of Work: 06/01/20 - Ongoing

Updated: 09/02/20

Location: Queens

Archived as: Activism, Documentary, Education, Emotion, Epidemics, Human Rights, Oppression, Pandemics, Peace, Photography, Photojournalism, Protests, Racism