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Abolish the Police Juneteenth sit-in
A photograph of a large group of people sitting and standing in the street and sidewalk in front of a police station and bank. Many of the protest participants hold signs with messages including "BLACK LIVES MATTER" and "RESIST," and most appear to be young adults. There are some messages written in chalk on the street, including "WATER ANTI-RACISTS ONLY" and "BIPOC LIVES MATTER."

Abolish the Police Juneteenth sit-in

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Community members gathered at the protest. This photo is part of a series taken at the Abolish the Police Juneteenth sit-in on June 19th, 2020, a peaceful celebration of freedom and liberation, with demands to defund the Toronto police. 
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DimensionsImage size: 20 cm x 30 cm (7 7/8 in. x 11 13/16 in.)
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ProvenancePurchased from the photographer, Tiana Smith.
CollectionBaldwin Collection of Canadiana
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Copyright HolderSmith, Tiana
Call Number / Accession Number2022-13-4
Country:Canada
City, town or township:Toronto
Neighbourhood:University
Province or state:Ontario