The January 1st, 1994 inauguration of New York mayor Rudolf Giuliani was another sharp turning point towards gentrification in the city.
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You better hold on, something’s happening here. You better hold on, meet you in Tompkins Square. Lou Reed, Hold On (1989)
Photojournalist Q. Sakamaki shows what happened to a neighborhood located in Manhattan New York 's Lower East Side in a long term photo documentary that spans several years in his photo reportage
USA: Tompkins Square Park
As Sakamaki recounts, "Tompkins Square Park, the symbol and stronghold of the anti-gentrification movement was the scene of one of the most important political and avant-garde movements in New York's history."
He continues, "During the summer of 1988, Tompkins Square Park, which had long served as a makeshift community for the homeless and a center for social unrest, erupted in violence when the New York City Police Department (NYPD) and hundreds of protesters clashed over ideological differences. Residents of the Lower East Side, historically home to diverse immigrant communities but facing gentrification, united in protest."
Mr. Sakamaki explains that "On August 6th, 1988 demonstrators carrying signs that read “Gentrification is Class War” clashed with police armed with riot gear. The violence that lasted until the next morning was Tompkins Park’s first iconic police riot and became the trigger to further radicalize the community’s political movement."
To view scenes from this powerful social movement please view USA: Tompkins Square Park, a documentary journey by Q. Sakamaki now appearing on Gaia Photos, a new international photography source comprised of 42 photojournalists from around the world whose mission is to promote quality and diversity in documentary photography.
Also have a look at other feature stories by Q. Sakamaki on Gaia Photos and visit his website too!
You can also see the complete collection of story images with accompanying text in Mr. Sakamaki's book, “Tompkins Square Park” published by PowerHouse Books.
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Photo © Q. Sakamaki All Rights Reserved
You better hold on, something’s happening here. You better hold on, meet you in Tompkins Square. Lou Reed, Hold On (1989)
Photojournalist Q. Sakamaki shows what happened to a neighborhood located in Manhattan New York 's Lower East Side in a long term photo documentary that spans several years in his photo reportage
USA: Tompkins Square Park
As Sakamaki recounts, "Tompkins Square Park, the symbol and stronghold of the anti-gentrification movement was the scene of one of the most important political and avant-garde movements in New York's history."
He continues, "During the summer of 1988, Tompkins Square Park, which had long served as a makeshift community for the homeless and a center for social unrest, erupted in violence when the New York City Police Department (NYPD) and hundreds of protesters clashed over ideological differences. Residents of the Lower East Side, historically home to diverse immigrant communities but facing gentrification, united in protest."
Mr. Sakamaki explains that "On August 6th, 1988 demonstrators carrying signs that read “Gentrification is Class War” clashed with police armed with riot gear. The violence that lasted until the next morning was Tompkins Park’s first iconic police riot and became the trigger to further radicalize the community’s political movement."
To view scenes from this powerful social movement please view USA: Tompkins Square Park, a documentary journey by Q. Sakamaki now appearing on Gaia Photos, a new international photography source comprised of 42 photojournalists from around the world whose mission is to promote quality and diversity in documentary photography.
Also have a look at other feature stories by Q. Sakamaki on Gaia Photos and visit his website too!
You can also see the complete collection of story images with accompanying text in Mr. Sakamaki's book, “Tompkins Square Park” published by PowerHouse Books.
Please Visit Us and search for assignment photographers at Gaia Photos, a place to explore and discover the issues facing the diverse population and locations of our world, both near and far.
You can also subscribe to our continually updated new features page.
NEW GAIA PHOTOS FACEBOOK FAN PAGE
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John Brown Photojournalist On LIGHTSTALKERS
My Mondo Library Photography
My Photoshelter Photography Archive Homepage
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