UC community rallies for justice

Photo gallery captures peaceful protests at the University of Cincinnati

As protests continue across the world in support of Black Lives Matter following the death of George Floyd and other victims of racism and police brutality, University of Cincinnati students organized their own peaceful protests around campus.

Hundreds of students and others in the UC community marched around campus Wednesday, June 3. That same day, President Neville Pinto released a message outlining ways the university will take action against racism through criminal justice, education and university accountability.

"To members of our Black community, please know we hear you," Pinto said. "We stand in solidarity with you to end this horrific cycle. We recognize our imperfections as an institution, and we remain committed to creating an environment in which all members are treated with dignity, respect and care. 

"As an institution of higher learning, we must answer the call for a higher contribution to society during these difficult and defining times in our nation’s history."

Protesters marched along Clifton Ave with McMicken Hall in the background. About 800 protesters marched for George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and Ahmaud Arbery Wednesday June 3, 2020 as part of a Black Lives Matter Cincinnati action. UC/ Joseph Fuqua II

Photo/Joseph Fuqua II/UC Creative + Brand

University of Cincinnati police Assistant Chief Dudley Smith, middle and Captain Rodney Carter middle far back kneeled with protesters on Clifton Avenue at MLK.  University of Cincinnati police Assistant Chief Dudley Smith and Captain Rodney Carter walked with the protesters along Clifton and King, MLK to Jefferson, south on Jefferson, west on Calhoun and Clifton Avenue. About 800 protesters marched for George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and Ahmaud Arbery Wednesday June 3, 2020 as part of a Black Lives Matter Cincinnati action. UC/ Joseph Fuqua II

Photo/Joseph Fuqua II/UC Creative + Brand

Protesters kneeled for 9 minutes on Clifton Avenue right before MLK. About 800 protesters marched for George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and Ahmaud Arbery Wednesday June 3, 2020 as part of a Black Lives Matter Cincinnati action. UC/ Joseph Fuqua II

Photo/Joseph Fuqua II/UC Creative + Brand

University of Cincinnati police Captain Rodney Carter and Assistant Chief Dudley Smith walked with the protesters along Clifton and King, MLK to Jefferson, south on Jefferson, west on Calhoun and Clifton Avenue. About 800 protesters marched for George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and Ahmaud Arbery Wednesday June 3, 2020 as part of a Black Lives Matter Cincinnati action. UC/ Joseph Fuqua II

Photo/Joseph Fuqua II/UC Creative + Brand

University of Cincinnati police Captain Rodney Carter and Assistant Chief Dudley Smith walked with the protesters along Clifton and King, MLK to Jefferson, south on Jefferson, west on Calhoun and Clifton Avenue. About 800 protesters marched for George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and Ahmaud Arbery Wednesday June 3, 2020 as part of a Black Lives Matter Cincinnati action. UC/ Joseph Fuqua II

Photo/Joseph Fuqua II/UC Creative + Brand

University of Cincinnati police Captain Rodney Carter, left and  University of Cincinnati police Assistant Chief Dudley Smith marched with protesters. About 800 protesters marched for George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and Ahmaud Arbery Wednesday June 3, 2020 as part of a Black Lives Matter Cincinnati action. UC/ Joseph Fuqua II

Photo/Joseph Fuqua II/UC Creative + Brand

University of Cincinnati police Captain Rodney Carter, left and  University of Cincinnati police Assistant Chief Dudley Smith marched with protesters. About 800 protesters marched for George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and Ahmaud Arbery Wednesday June 3, 2020 as part of a Black Lives Matter Cincinnati action. UC/ Joseph Fuqua II

Photo/Joseph Fuqua II/UC Creative + Brand

White Coats for Black Lives

Members of the UC medical community participated in a silent protest Friday, June 5, when more than 400 took a knee to remember Floyd and support the nationwide movement, “White Coats for Black Lives.” Read more and see photos from the demonstration.

Medical professionals kneel in protest

Hundreds from the UC medical community kneel in silent protest in response to the death of George Floyd and many others. They were joined by many from across campus and around the city. Photo/Colleen Kelley/UC Creative + Brand

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