Chris Rusanowsky

Photojournalist

Under The Same Flag

Location: North Lake, Texas

Nationality: American

Biography: Chris Rusanowsky is an American photojournalist and documentary photographer based in North Texas. Chris has spent the last twelve years of his career focusing on stories of resilience and American identity. In 2017, Chris signed on to his first... read on

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Refuse Fascism takes to the streets after the inauguration of President Donald Trump.

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Members of ANTIFA, tear apart a Trump Campaign Sign during a protest on November 4, 2018.

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Protestors retreat to a corner of a building as police begin to shoot tear gas at the small crowd of protestors, the crowd takes a knee and raises a fist against the Dallas Police. On May 29, 2020, The city of Dallas erupted in mass protests, as did many large cities around the country. A video went viral of a man named George Floyd being killed in public by Minneapolis Police. Dallas was one of the cities that faced days of protest and riots on city streets. Dallas Police used tear gas, rubber bullets, and pepper balls to control and disperse the crowds. In Dallas, the protest began peacefully without violence, men and women of all colors marched the streets chanting "No Justice, No Peace" and "Black Lives Matter."

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Los Angeles Police arrests a man during a demonstration downtown against the Trump and Pence administration.

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A Dallas Police officer opened the top hatch of the armored vehicle and threw multiple grenades of tear gas at the crowd of protestors. On May 29, 2020, The city of Dallas erupted in mass protests, as did many large cities around the country. A video went viral of a man named George Floyd being killed in public by Minneapolis Police. Dallas was one of the cities that faced days of protest and riots on city streets. Dallas Police used tear gas, rubber bullets, and pepper balls to control and disperse the crowds. In Dallas, the protest began peacefully without violence, men and women of all colors marched the streets chanting "No Justice, No Peace" and "Black Lives Matter."

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A woman in shock as she recovers from Police tear gas, dry baking soda is covered on her face to help reduce the effects of tear gas. On May 29, 2020, The city of Dallas erupted in mass protests, as did many large cities around the country. A video went viral of a man named George Floyd being killed in public by Minneapolis Police. Dallas was one of the cities that faced days of protest and riots on city streets. Dallas Police used tear gas, rubber bullets, and pepper balls to control and disperse the crowds. In Dallas, the protest began peacefully without violence, men and women of all colors marched the streets chanting "No Justice, No Peace" and "Black Lives Matter."

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A Somalian man waves Trump campaign and U.S. flags high. He says he and his family came to this country legally. He is one of many that support Los Alamitos, anti-‘Sanctuary State' ordinance.

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A Dallas Police Officer shoots pepper balls at a peaceful protester in close range, the woman was arrested and booked in Dallas County Jail. On May 29, 2020, The city of Dallas erupted in mass protests, as did many large cities around the country. A video went viral of a man named George Floyd being killed in public by Minneapolis Police. Dallas was one of the cities that faced days of protest and riots on city streets. Dallas Police used tear gas, rubber bullets, and pepper balls to control and disperse the crowds. In Dallas, the protest began peacefully without violence, men and women of all colors marched the streets chanting "No Justice, No Peace" and "Black Lives Matter."

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Parker, (center) is grabbed by Dallas Police during the arrests of protestors near the Dallas 35 East Highway. Parker was kicked and grabbed by the hair by the unknown officer (left). On May 29, 2020, The city of Dallas erupted in mass protests, as did many large cities around the country. A video went viral of a man named George Floyd being killed in public by Minneapolis Police. Dallas was one of the cities that faced days of protest and riots on city streets. Dallas Police used tear gas, rubber bullets, and pepper balls to control and disperse the crowds. In Dallas, the protest began peacefully without violence, men and women of all colors marched the streets chanting "No Justice, No Peace" and "Black Lives Matter."

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A protestor holds a 40mm impact round that was shot at demonstrators during the rally for justice of the killing of George Floyd. On May 29, 2020, The city of Dallas erupted in mass protests, as did many large cities around the country. A video went viral of a man named George Floyd being killed in public by Minneapolis Police. Dallas was one of the cities that faced days of protest and riots on city streets. Dallas Police used tear gas, rubber bullets, and pepper balls to control and disperse the crowds. In Dallas, the protest began peacefully without violence, men and women of all colors marched the streets chanting "No Justice, No Peace" and "Black Lives Matter."

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Young protestors smash a brick on a solar panel of a parking pay station during protests. Public property was damaged during confrontations with police and demonstrators. A sign of the anger and frustration young protestors expressed. On May 29, 2020, The city of Dallas erupted in mass protests, as did many large cities around the country. A video went viral of a man named George Floyd being killed in public by Minneapolis Police. Dallas was one of the cities that faced days of protest and riots on city streets. Dallas Police used tear gas, rubber bullets, and pepper balls to control and disperse the crowds. In Dallas, the protest began peacefully without violence, men and women of all colors marched the streets chanting "No Justice, No Peace" and "Black Lives Matter."

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An armed man with a assault rifle bumps fists with a Black Lives Matter protester, after the crowd of protestors asked the men; "Are you with us or against us?" The armed men said we are here to support you. On May 29, 2020, The city of Dallas erupted in mass protests, as did many large cities around the country. A video went viral of a man named George Floyd being killed in public by Minneapolis Police. Dallas was one of the cities that faced days of protest and riots on city streets. Dallas Police used tear gas, rubber bullets, and pepper balls to control and disperse the crowds. In Dallas, the protest began peacefully without violence, men and women of all colors marched the streets chanting "No Justice, No Peace" and "Black Lives Matter."

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Los Angeles takes to the streets after Daren Willison, a police officer from Ferguson, Missouri, shot and killed Michael Brown, an 18-year-old African American man. The protest against police brutality spreads nationwide, and clashes with police and protestors grew dangerously.

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A protestor walks onto Dallas Highway 35 East, as protestors start to block traffic and march down the highway. On May 29, 2020, The city of Dallas erupted in mass protests, as did many large cities around the country. A video went viral of a man named George Floyd being killed in public by Minneapolis Police. Dallas was one of the cities that faced days of protest and riots on city streets. Dallas Police used tear gas, rubber bullets, and pepper balls to control and disperse the crowds. In Dallas, the protest began peacefully without violence, men and women of all colors marched the streets chanting "No Justice, No Peace" and "Black Lives Matter."

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Refuse Fascism takes to the streets after the inauguration of President Donald Trump.

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11/14/20 Fort Worth, Texas - A Trump Supporter holds his flags as he walks back to his vehicle after a massive Trump rally against the 2020 Presidential Election.

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11/14/20 Fort Worth, Texas - Three women from Wichita Falls smile and chant while a massive crowd of Trump Supporters protests the 2020 Presidential Election in Fort Worth, Texas.

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Benny De La Vega, a Dallas voter, stands in front of the Dallas City Hall, waving an American Flag during a rally one day after Election Day. With votes still being counted, the 2021 Presidency annulment is pending, with Texas leaning towards Trump.

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NGAN community leaders lead the crowd of thousands to march the Downtown Dallas streets to protest their voice on the murder of George Floyd and many other Black Americans. On May 29, 2020, The city of Dallas erupted in mass protests, as did many large cities around the country. A video went viral of a man named George Floyd being killed in public by Minneapolis Police. Dallas was one of the cities that faced days of protest and riots on city streets. Dallas Police used tear gas, rubber bullets, and pepper balls to control and disperse the crowds. In Dallas, the protest began peacefully without violence, men and women of all colors marched the streets chanting "No Justice, No Peace" and "Black Lives Matter."

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11/14/20 Fort Worth, Texas - A massive group of Trump Supporters held a rally and marched to the Fort Worth City Hall in response to the election turn out of the 2020 Presidential Election.

Public Story

Under The Same Flag

Credits: chris rusanowsky

Updated: 11/15/20

Archived as: Activism, Photojournalism, Politics, Protests, Racism, Reporting

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