No Kings in New York City

Seven million individuals participated in the protests on No Kings Day, in opposition to an authoritarian regime within the U.S. government. The marchers in the No King’s protest are people committed to preserving democracy. Research in political science suggests that peaceful protests involving 3.5% of the population lead to meaningful change. Recent studies, however, indicate that this approach is less effective today, underscoring the crucial necessity for bold new leadership.

While the United States has formally left slavery and racial segregation behind, racism still resurfaces across the country. However, in places like New York, diversity is accepted and celebrated. On Eighth Avenue in midtown Manhattan, one can find an impressive number of restaurants showcasing cuisine from every corner of the globe, likely surpassing any other state in the U.S.

History tends to repeat itself, manifesting in different contexts and scenarios because fundamental lessons remain unresolved. Sadly, in the struggle for power and the allure of greed, the essence of human compassion often fades away.

Lisa Dubois

Lisa DuBois is a New York-based ethnographic photojournalist and curator. Her work focuses on subcultures within mainstream society. Her widely collected work on Black subculture in New Orleans is a demonstration of her deep love for history and tradition. She has exhibited her work both internationally and domestically, including at the Schomburg Cultural Center for Research in Black Culture, and at the Gordon Parks Museum in Fort Kansas. She has been interviewed on BronxNet, Nola TV, and Singleshot about her work. Lisa received a BFA from the School of Visual Arts and a degree in Metaphysical Science at the University of Metaphysics. As a freelance photographer, she has contributed to several major news publications and stock photo agencies, including Getty, the New York Post, and the Daily News. Lisa has been recognized by The Guardian and the New York Times for her work as a photographer and curator for X Gallery.  Her most recent project as creative consultant and curator for Art on the Ave helped to launch the first socially distanced outdoor exhibition along Columbus Avenue in New York City. Lisa is a member of Enfoco and a contributor to Social Documentary Network and Edge of Humanity magazine.