I like this photograph because the juxtaposition of the police in riot gear running up against leshia Evans, a peaceful protester during a Black Lives Matter demonstration in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, is powerful and shows the stark contrast between the opposing forces of the protesters and police. My interest in being a journalist is to follow and give exposure to social justice movements in the United States, such as this one. Aside from a love of learning history, I believe it is imperative for others to know our histories, however grotesque, in order to learn from the mistakes and grievances of the past and to make sure they are not repeated. This photo was shot by Jonathan Bachman, who is a freelance photojournalist based in New Orleans.
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