Chris Rusanowsky

Photojournalist

www.chrisrusanowsky.com

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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During a demonstration of the Weatherford Confederate monument, that was voted by the city council to not remove from the city courthouse grounds, supporters wave a Confederate flag on the city courthouse's street curb. Motorists drive by and honk at the protestors.

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A member of the Proud Boys, a nationalist group, holds up a sign that shows his allegiance to the group that supports President Donald Trump.

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General Jeff, A Los Angeles activist, and Skid Row Advocate pose for a portrait.

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

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George, 66, from Mineral Wells, Texas, stands on the side of the Weatherford Confederate monuments supporters, armed with a rifle. He brought his weapon to protect himself as the demonstrators have brought their guns.

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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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A pinata created to look like 45th President Donald Trump, is kicked and beaten by counter protesters at a Trump Rally in Los Angeles, California.

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

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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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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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Three young children, raise their fists in the air during a protest infant of the Dallas Police Station in response of a video went viral of a man named George Floyd being killed in public by Minneapolis 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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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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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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Refuse Fascism takes to the streets after the inauguration of President Donald Trump.

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A member of a new Black Panther Party in Hollywood, California, argues with Trump supporters, during a protest of the arrival of 45th President Donald Trump to California.

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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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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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A man holds a Trump 2020 campaign sign in Hollywood, California, during a protest of the arrival of 45th President Donald Trump to California.

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

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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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A woman holds a sign that reads, "Losers don't get trophies," expressing how the Confederation in the American Civil war lost and that the monuments should be removed. Weatherford City Council voted to keep the monument on the courthouse grounds due to the recent conversation and protests to remove it.

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Beth Scott, An Weatherford, Texas resident and member of Parker County Resistance, stands in front of a voter registration building to register more democrats on the Main Street of Weatherford, Texas.

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Billy Oates, from Justin, Texas, has been selling Trump Campaign products for three months. After losing his business because of the COVID-19 Pandemic, he spent his saving on this mobile stand. Billy believes that Trump will save the economy and the country if elected for a second term. The Trump Stand is a mobile shop and travels to any public events and Main Streets in West Texas.

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A woman raises her hands as a LAPD helicopter shines a spotlight on a crowd of protestors as, 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.

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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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During a demonstration of the Weatherford Confederate monument, that was voted by the city council to not remove from the city courthouse grounds. Weatherford Police Department stands in between the two protesting groups to prevent any violence like the July, 30th protest where both groups clashed with one another, resulting in three arrests.

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A crowd storms around a police cruiser with signs and frustration as police start to intervene with the march against police murders and brutality against 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 - 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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Los Angeles Police Officers close of the street during a May Day Protest that had a turn out of thousands of demonstrators against President Donald Trump in Los Angeles, California.

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Police reacted to the march of protestors with body shields and "non-lethal" weapons. Protestors start to deface Police Property in response. 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 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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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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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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Benny De La Vega, a Texas voter gathers at Dallas City Hall and places a candle on an outline that reads "Count Every Vote" at 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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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.

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

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11/14/20 Fort Worth, Texas - Trump supports gather around the JFK monument in 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.

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

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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.