2020: A Movement in Black & White

St. Louis has long stood at the center of the national conversation surrounding racial justice. The killing of Michael Brown in Ferguson in 2014 became a defining moment for the region, sparking conversations and calls for change that continue to shape our communities today. In the summer of 2020, as people across St. Louis gathered once again to demand justice, equality, and accountability, the streets became a place of remembrance, resilience, and collective action.

Photographed entirely in black and white, this collection removes distraction, allowing emotion, expression, and human connection to take center stage. Every march, every raised sign, every embrace, and every moment of reflection represents a chapter in a larger story—one shaped by grief, hope, determination, and the belief that a community's voice can inspire change.

These photographs are not intended to define the movement, but to preserve a chapter of St. Louis history as it unfolded. They document the people who gathered, the voices that were heard, and the moments that deserve to be remembered. Photography has long served as a witness to history, and this collection stands as a reminder that meaningful change is often carried forward by ordinary people who choose to stand together.