Looking Back: 2020 in Photos | June
Staples Senior Niah Michel protests on the Ruth Steinkraus Cohen bridge, Post Road, on June 5th as part of the Black Lives Matter movement. Michel penned a letter regarding the issue of racism at Staples High School.
After a letter about racism at Staples High School and the national Black Lives Movement gained traction, Westport hosted two separate movements - with the second event drawing thousands in support of the cause, including many local celebrities, politicians, and families. Members lay down on the Post Road Bridge, chanting “I can’t breathe” for nine minutes to symbolize the nine minutes that George Floyd did the same before his death. There were no acts of violence or problems at either movement. Photos by Jaime Bairaktaris, June 5th.
