Westiemom666 t1_j6bh61g wrote on January 29, 2023 at 3:28 AM

Reply to comment by EWC_2015 in NYC protests of Tyre Nichols death draw more than 100; three arrested as Times Square protester smashes police car windshield by [deleted]

I think the opposite. A lot of people who would've protested didn't, because of the virus. Releasing the video after criminal charges were already announced made a big difference.

Pbpopcorn t1_j6blecd wrote on January 29, 2023 at 4:03 AM

I don’t think so. Anecdotally but I knew people who were afraid to go outside/gather because of covid but made an exception just for George Floyd protests, including one of my immunocompromised friends. It was as if it was dangerous to go to central park because of covid unless it was for BLM (before people knew outdoor spread was minimal)