Street Riders NYC

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Street Riders NYC
Part of Black Lives Matter, George Floyd protests
DateFormed in June 2020
Location
New York City
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Eight minutes and 46 seconds of silence for George Floyd at Battery Park during a protest led by Street Riders NYC on June 20, 2020 Street Riders NYC.jpg
Eight minutes and 46 seconds of silence for George Floyd at Battery Park during a protest led by Street Riders NYC on June 20, 2020

Street Riders NYC is a collective that formed in June 2020 during the period of civil unrest following the murder of George Floyd. [1] [2] The group originated partially out of a desire for bicyclists to prevent other protesters from being arrested. [3] The group was founded by Orlando Hamilton and Peter Kerre. The group at one point saw thousands attending weekly protests throughout the city seeking to raise awareness about systemic racism and police brutality. [4] Made up entirely of volunteers, the group has their own medics, mechanics, and traffic blockers available for assistance on the ride. [5]

References

  1. ↑ Closson, Troy; Piccoli, Sean (July 2, 2020). "Thousands Join N.Y.C. Bike Protests: 'It's Like Riding in the Cavalry'". The New York Times.
  2. ↑ Rosen, Jody (10 June 2020). "The Bicycle as a Vehicle of Protest". The New Yorker.
  3. ↑ "Meet Street Riders NYC, the activist group leading mass bicycle protests". news.yahoo.com. 14 July 2020.
  4. ↑ "Street Riders NYC: The Roving Black Lives Matter Protest Pedaling Through a Neighborhood Near You".
  5. ↑ Rosenthal, Michael Eric (June 29, 2020). "Fourth BLM Solidarity Ride Takes Over Streets". Archived from the original on July 21, 2020. Retrieved July 21, 2020.
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