Extinction Rebellion NYC, Spring 2022
On Saturday, Apr. 16, protestors at Washington Square Park create posters before the Extinction Rebellion climate change rally. A nonviolent global movement, Extinction Rebellion uses civil disobedience to raise awareness about the climate crisis.
Climate change protestors gather before the march. The New York chapter of Extinction Rebellion leads the march which starts in Washington Square Park and ends in Madison Square Park.
Extinction Rebellion activist Sarah holds up a neon green sign that reads, “DECLARE CLIMATE AND ECOLOGICAL EMERGENCY.” Sarah says, “This is a message for our president.”
A student journalist interviews an Extinction Rebellion organizer about the march. According to the organizer, “We are not doing enough” to minimize the risk of a climate emergency.
Two members from the Revolutionary Communist Party (The Revcoms) look over the flyers they will distribute at the rally. According to a flyer, “It’s this system, not humanity, that needs to become extinct.”
Two Red Rebel Brigade members meditate on a park bench to calm their emotions. Since the troupe has taken a vow of silence, a Red Rebel merely waves at passing families.
A Red Rebel Brigade artivist meditates before the march. Red Rebel Brigade is an international performative artivist group dedicated to fighting the climate crisis and mass extinction.
Protesters line up with Extinction Rebellion flags, banners, and posters ready to march. “We are unstoppable. Another world is possible,” they chant in unison.
A child looks concerned as he marches holding a red Extinction Rebellion flag. The flag represents a “Code Red” call to action.
A Revcom member hands a flyer to a demonstrator during the march. “This is bullshit,” the demonstrator says referring to the global crisis.
1, 2, 3, 4, fossil fuels must burn no more,” Extinction Rebellion activist Christina See chants through her megaphone. “5, 6, 7, 8, it’s already much too late!”
Yana Landowne, a Red Rebel member, waves a “Code Red” flag. “We must create a livable planet for all,” Landowne says to the crowd.