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Akoto

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34. Outstanding woman, remarkable photography.

Mon Jul 11, 2016, 10:29 PM

Jul 2016

As a man, I am inspired by Ieshia Evans and the devotion to her beliefs shown here. She wants a better world for her son, and she's doing what she can to make certain he gets one. Strikes me that as the police are ridiculously charging her in their heavy armor, she's standing perfectly calm and still, head held high while asserting her right to peacefully protest.

Also, as an aside, the photographer who took that picture probably captured the image of his lifetime. Talk about fate putting you exactly where and when you're needed.

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Baton Rouge protester in flowing dress is identified as Ieshia Evans [View all] uhnope Jul 2016 OP

bravo. allan01 Jul 2016 #1

Shocked by the horrid comments on the Daily Mail article Peregrine Took Jul 2016 #2

I'm thinking Daily Mail is part of the Murdoch empire ... brett_jv Jul 2016 #6

Nope, it's owned by Lord Rothermere Spider Jerusalem Jul 2016 #39

I will support any DU thread with this picture. longship Jul 2016 #3

Yeh, give the photog a Pulitzer, but... Helen Borg Jul 2016 #4

No doubt! longship Jul 2016 #8

And she's a mother which is pretty awesome, too PJMcK Jul 2016 #18

I agree. Invite her to speak at the DNC Convention. longship Jul 2016 #19

Great idea! (n/t) PJMcK Jul 2016 #21

And she's humble, all the more awesome lostnfound Jul 2016 #30

Massive K & R. Surya Gayatri Jul 2016 #5

Strikes me almost as a live latter-day version of Justice. As in the statue. calimary Jul 2016 #7

Reminds me of this . . . OldRedneck Jul 2016 #9

That's the image that popped into my head when I saw her. Borchkins Jul 2016 #10

BTW, he was killed. nt longship Jul 2016 #13

I had heard that China never found out who was. NutmegYankee Jul 2016 #17

It doesn't appear his identity or fate are known with any certainty caraher Jul 2016 #32

Thank you. Very intriguing. nt longship Jul 2016 #33

people should lay down and make those police carry them Sunlei Jul 2016 #11

Reminded me of this image of an Aikido master beastie boy Jul 2016 #12

Luckily they had handcuffs handy -- otherwise they would have to just shoot her dead. BlueStreak Jul 2016 #14

92F in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Not even a scuff on the police solar roasting suits. Sunlei Jul 2016 #15

Seriously PatSeg Jul 2016 #23

My reaction as well philosslayer Jul 2016 #27

I really hope PatSeg Jul 2016 #41

Transcendent Moment crosinski Jul 2016 #16

Yup. Igel Jul 2016 #22

What dreams may come. crosinski Jul 2016 #24

K&R! Tarheel_Dem Jul 2016 #20

OMG, could the comments on the article be any more racist or obtuse? glowing Jul 2016 #25

I love this woman! Such a shining star! nt Lucky Luciano Jul 2016 #26

Brave mother. Over militarized police reminds me of this photo from Ferguson... FailureToCommunicate Jul 2016 #28

this picture freaked me the f out. Horrible irisblue Jul 2016 #35

Another pic from another era central scrutinizer Jul 2016 #29

The crazy thing is that was national guard. Compare that photo to what the police is using today. Statistical Jul 2016 #31

Outstanding woman, remarkable photography. Akoto Jul 2016 #34

I'd like to thank uawchild for catching this photo originally. It was greatly appreciated. n/t Judi Lynn Jul 2016 #36

just say no uhnope Jul 2016 #47

They look so frightened, they would have jumped 6 ft. in the air, had she blinked her eyes. n/t Judi Lynn Jul 2016 #37

K & R SunSeeker Jul 2016 #38

If one of those riot cops fell down sulphurdunn Jul 2016 #40

Bravery and tenacity. hamsterjill Jul 2016 #42

She has my respect and admiration! TryLogic Jul 2016 #43

Even the breeze cooperated. Kurovski Jul 2016 #44

I KNOW, RIGHT??? LOL! I had the same thought! nt Lisa0825 Jul 2016 #46

Recommended. guillaumeb Jul 2016 #45