Protest Coverage
I cover the First Amendment: social justice, human rights, and civil rights...
"The world does not need white people to civilize others. The real White People's Burden is to civilize ourselves." — Robert Jensen
Follow Chuck's photoactivism of protests and actions as activists exercise their First Amendment Rights and organize for a more just democracy.
These are only a few of the events occurring in St. Louis, Missouri since August 9, 2014 when an unarmed Michael Brown Jr. was killed by a Ferguson police officer, setting off a nationwide movement to stop illegal police killings.
In time, immigration and changing other injustices – such as closing the Workhouse (jail) in St. Louis have ensued.
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In the interest of transparency, Chuck is a volunteer photographer for ArchCity Defenders, a local non-profit, holistic law firm serving the poor and disadvantaged in St. Louis on civil and criminal matters. He also serves on the board of the Left Bank Books Foundation, which provides books and literacy education to some St. Louis public schools. And, he has tutored with the Bryan Cave Leighton Paisnere law firm reading tutoring program at Sigel School in St. Louis..
March 11, 2016 anti-Trump rally in downtown St. Louis after it became apparent that he was campaigning on racist issues.
Sept. 15, 2017
demonstration in downtown following the verdict announcement.
Sept. 16, 2017
march in the Delmar Loop area.
Sept. 22, 2017
gathering of 2nd Amendment protesters outside Carnahan Courthouse downtown.
Sept. 28, 2017
Town Hall meeting at Christ Church Cathedral.
Oct. 4, 2017
waiting for release of protesters from City Justice Center after Oct. 3 I-64 takeover.
Oct. 5, 2017
protest at Hampton Village in South St. Louis.
Oct. 8, 2017 memorial protest for VonDerrit Myer Jr., murdered on this street corner three years ago by an off-duty St. Louis policeman.
Oct. 14, 2017 march from Police Headquarters to the Carnahan Courthouse and back!
Jan. 20, 2018 Women's March for Truth (2nd Annual) in St. Louis.
Oct. 8, 2017 memorial protest for VonDerrit Myer Jr., murdered on this street corner three years ago by an off-duty St. Louis policeman.
Oct. 14, 2017 march from Police Headquarters to the Carnahan Courthouse and back!
Jan. 20, 2018 Women's March for Truth (2nd Annual) in St. Louis.
Mar. 24, 2018
March for Our Lives STL.
May 12, 2018 Expectus bails out Moms prior to Mother's Day at Justice Center, downtown St. Louis.
May 15, 2018 Solidarity with Palestine, downtown St. Louis.
June 30, 2018 Abolish ICE Rally in Troy, Missouri.
July 2, 2018 Free the Children rally at Roy Blunt's office in Clatyon, Missouri.
July 4, 2018 Close the Workhouse 4th of July rally downtown St. Louis #closetheworkhouse.
August 9, 2018 4th Anniversary of Michael Brown's killing in Ferguson, Missouri.
May 12, 2018 Expectus bails out Moms prior to Mother's Day at Justice Center, downtown St. Louis.
May 15, 2018 Solidarity with Palestine, downtown St. Louis.
June 30, 2018 Abolish ICE Rally in Troy, Missouri.
July 2, 2018 Free the Children rally at Roy Blunt's office in Clatyon, Missouri.
July 4, 2018 Close the Workhouse 4th of July rally downtown St. Louis #closetheworkhouse.
August 9, 2018 4th Anniversary of Michael Brown's killing in Ferguson, Missouri.
September 18, 2018
#StrikeDownETP St. Louis oil pipelines protest at Bank of America, downtown, St.Louis, MO.
May 12, 2019
Close the Workhouse press conference with Ben & Jerry's
August 9, 2019
5th Anniversary of Michael Brown's death – As I See You exhibit on Thursday, Aug. 8 and Memorial on Canfield Drive on Aug. 9
August 29, 2019
For Our Future STL rally at St. Louis City Hall, where activist groups and citizens assembled to call for greater public safety in the wake of shootings that have taken the lives of over 12 children in recent day. City leaders have responded with old solutions that are not working and are turning a deaf ear to suggestions that would reduce poverty and violence.
Sept. 6, 2019
Protest at Richmond Heights, MO police department for the recent killing of black man who was fleeing police.
Sept. 28, 2019
Pot Bangerz and Mama Cat Daniels holds a block party for the homeless, hungry and poor at Christ Church Cathedral in downtown St. Louis providing meals, haircuts, clothing, toiletries and other assistance. Feed the body, feed the soul.
June 24, 2022
Rally to protest the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v Wade, at Planned Parenthood's St. Louis clinic in the Central West End neighborhood of St. Louis, MO.
August 9, 2023
The ninth anniversary of Michael Brown's murder on Canfield Drive in Ferguson, MO, was both a somber and joyful event as dignitaries, activists, relatives, and neighbors gathered to honor and remember Michael Brown. They also rededicated themselves to continuing the fight for equality, dignity, and hope.
September 20, 2023
Remembrance of Isaiah Hammett in downtown St. Louis at the Carnahan Court House to honor his memory and tragic death at the hands of the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Force six years ago.
April 27, 2024
Free Palestine-Stop the Killing protest in Forest Park, St. Louis, Missouri