Erin Lefevre

Photographer

erinlefevre.com

March On Washington 2020

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

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Black women raise their fists in front of the MLK Memorial during the 57th annual March on Washington, Friday, August 28, 2020 in Washington, D.C. , Maryland. Also referred to as the “Get Off Our Necks” march, this year’s march focused on the recent Black Lives Matter movement while commemorating the work of previous civil rights leaders.

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Protestors march during the 57th annual March on Washington, Friday, August 28, 2020 in Washington, D.C. , Maryland. Also referred to as the “Get Off Our Necks” march, this year’s march focused on the recent Black Lives Matter movement while commemorating the work of previous civil rights leaders.

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Protestors march with George Floyd signs during the 57th annual March on Washington, Friday, August 28, 2020 in Washington, D.C. , Maryland. Also referred to as the “Get Off Our Necks” march, this year’s march focused on the recent Black Lives Matter movement while commemorating the work of previous civil rights leaders.

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U.S. Representative Ayanna Pressley (D-Massachusetts) raises her fist during the 57th annual March on Washington, Friday, August 28, 2020 in Washington, D.C. , Maryland. Also referred to as the �Get Off Our Necks� march, this year�s march focused on the recent Black Lives Matter movement while commemorating the work of previous civil rights leaders.

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A "Black Lives Matter flag is waved during the 57th annual March on Washington, Friday, August 28, 2020 in Washington, D.C. , Maryland. Also referred to as the �Get Off Our Necks� march, this year�s march focused on the recent Black Lives Matter movement while commemorating the work of previous civil rights leaders.

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A U.S. Police Parks helicopter surveils protestors during the 57th annual March on Washington, Friday, August 28, 2020 in Washington, D.C. , Maryland. Also referred to as the �Get Off Our Necks� march, this year�s march focused on the recent Black Lives Matter movement while commemorating the work of previous civil rights leaders.

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during the 57th annual March on Washington, Friday, August 28, 2020 in Washington, D.C. , Maryland. Also referred to as the “Get Off Our Necks” march, this year’s march focused on the recent Black Lives Matter movement while commemorating the work of previous civil rights leaders.

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Protestors hold up their fists in solidarity during the 57th annual March on Washington, Friday, August 28, 2020 in Washington, D.C. , Maryland. Also referred to as the �Get Off Our Necks� march, this year�s march focused on the recent Black Lives Matter movement while commemorating the work of previous civil rights leaders.

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A spectator wears a mask featuring the faces of African Americans, who were killed by police brutality, during the 57th annual March on Washington, Friday, August 28, 2020 in Washington, D.C. , Maryland. Also referred to as the “Get Off Our Necks” march, this year’s march focused on the recent Black Lives Matter movement while commemorating the work of previous civil rights leaders.

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Protestors gather during the 57th annual March on Washington, Friday, August 28, 2020 in Washington, D.C. , Maryland. Also referred to as the �Get Off Our Necks� march, this year�s march focused on the recent Black Lives Matter movement while commemorating the work of previous civil rights leaders.

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A spectator holds a “Stop Racism Now” sign during the 57th annual March on Washington, Friday, August 28, 2020 in Washington, D.C. , Maryland. Also referred to as the “Get Off Our Necks” march, this year’s march focused on the recent Black Lives Matter movement while commemorating the work of previous civil rights leaders.

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Spectators gather during the 57th annual March on Washington, Friday, August 28, 2020 in Washington, D.C. , Maryland. Also referred to as the �Get Off Our Necks� march, this year�s march focused on the recent Black Lives Matter movement while commemorating the work of previous civil rights leaders.

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Modern Black Panthers address a crowd during the 57th annual March on Washington, Friday, August 28, 2020 in Washington, D.C. , Maryland. Also referred to as the �Get Off Our Necks� march, this year�s march focused on the recent Black Lives Matter movement while commemorating the work of previous civil rights leaders.

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A Black Panther-styled spectator stands in front of the Lincoln Memorial during the 57th annual March on Washington, Friday, August 28, 2020 in Washington, D.C. , Maryland. Also referred to as the �Get Off Our Necks� march, this year�s march focused on the recent Black Lives Matter movement while commemorating the work of previous civil rights leaders.

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A spectator poses for a photo at the Lincoln Memorial during the 57th annual March on Washington, Friday, August 28, 2020 in Washington, D.C. , Maryland. Also referred to as the “Get Off Our Necks” march, this year’s march focused on the recent Black Lives Matter movement while commemorating the work of previous civil rights leaders.

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Protestors march during the 57th annual March on Washington, Friday, August 28, 2020 in Washington, D.C. , Maryland. Also referred to as the �Get Off Our Necks� march, this year�s march focused on the recent Black Lives Matter movement while commemorating the work of previous civil rights leaders.

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Dominique Sharpton, daughter of the Reverend Al Sharpton, poses for a portraitduring the 57th annual March on Washington, Friday, August 28, 2020 in Washington, D.C. , Maryland. Also referred to as the �Get Off Our Necks� march, this year�s march focused on the recent Black Lives Matter movement while commemorating the work of previous civil rights leaders.

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A protestor fans themselves while marching during the 57th annual March on Washington, Friday, August 28, 2020 in Washington, D.C. , Maryland. Also referred to as the “Get Off Our Necks” march, this year’s march focused on the recent Black Lives Matter movement while commemorating the work of previous civil rights leaders.

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A spectator takes a dip in the Lincoln Memorial Reflection Pool during the 57th annual March on Washington, Friday, August 28, 2020 in Washington, D.C. , Maryland. Also referred to as the �Get Off Our Necks� march, this year�s march focused on the recent Black Lives Matter movement while commemorating the work of previous civil rights leaders.

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A disabled man holds up his fist at the Lincoln Memorial during the 57th annual March on Washington, Friday, August 28, 2020 in Washington, D.C. , Maryland. Also referred to as the “Get Off Our Necks” march, this year’s march focused on the recent Black Lives Matter movement while commemorating the work of previous civil rights leaders.

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An “I Can’t Breathe” balloon floats in the sky during the 57th annual March on Washington, Friday, August 28, 2020 in Washington, D.C. , Maryland. Also referred to as the “Get Off Our Necks” march, this year’s march focused on the recent Black Lives Matter movement while commemorating the work of previous civil rights leaders.

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March On Washington 2020

Credits: erin lefevre

Updated: 08/30/20

Location: Washington D.C.

Archived as: Capitalism, Civil Rights, Documentary, Elections, Freedom, Human Rights, Oppression, Photography, Photojournalism, Politics, Protests, Racism

Photographs of the 57th annual March On Washington, where Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his famous "I Have A Dream" speech in 1963. This year's march, also referred to as the "Get Off Our Necks" march, commemorated the accomplishments of historical civil rights leaders and focused on the current Black Lives Matter movement.