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Solidarity Protest

Against Anti-Black Racism and Violence at Dam Square 

By CHARLEY ROUSSET | June 4, 2020

All photos were taken by Charley Rousset on the 1st of June 2020 at Dam Square. 

Cover photo: Protesters standing in front of the National Monument; a sign refers to the death of George Floyd. 

The protest on June 1 against anti-black violence is thought to have gathered more than 5000 people at Dam Square, Amsterdam. Charley Rousset / The Amsterdammer

 

One of the speakers from South Africa reads his poem to the mass.  

Charley Rousset / The Amsterdammer

 

 

Question: Do you feel segregated in the Netherlands? Nimcol reacts: “Only during the period of Sinterklaas I feel frustrated with the Zwarte Piets. Also, we stand today with America because it’s 2020, and what happened is not possible.” 

Charley Rousset / The Amsterdammer

People gathered for about 4 hours on Dam Square to protest against police brutality. Charley Rousset / The Amsterdammer
People gathered for about 4 hours on Dam Square to protest against police brutality. Charley Rousset / The Amsterdammer
A crowd of thousands holds a minute of silence. Charley Rousset / The Amsterdammer
A crowd of thousands holds a minute of silence. Charley Rousset / The Amsterdammer
Among the protesters, Tyna (in the center), originally from Nigeria, explains: “This is a global problem, not only in the US or the Netherlands. This is a pandemic we all have to address.” Charley Rousset / The Amsterdammer
Among the protesters, Tyna (in the center), originally from Nigeria, explains: “This is a global problem, not only in the US or the Netherlands. This is a pandemic we all have to address.” Charley Rousset / The Amsterdammer
A couple listening to the different speakers standing in front of the Royal Palace, on Dam Square. Charley Rousset / The Amsterdammer
A couple listening to the different speakers standing in front of the Royal Palace, on Dam Square. Charley Rousset / The Amsterdammer
Signs were left on the side of the Royal Palace as a manifestation of remembrance and sympathy. Charley Rousset / The Amsterdammer
Signs were left on the side of the Royal Palace as a manifestation of remembrance and sympathy. Charley Rousset / The Amsterdammer
People from various races and ethnicities gathered on Dam Square to show their support. Charley Rousset / The Amsterdammer
People from various races and ethnicities gathered on Dam Square to show their support. Charley Rousset / The Amsterdammer
Even if caution was taken by most, safety guidelines weren’t maintained by the large crowd. Charley Rousset / The Amsterdammer
Even if caution was taken by most, safety guidelines weren’t maintained by the large crowd. Charley Rousset / The Amsterdammer
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