New York University's independent student newspaper, established in 1973.

Washington Square News

New York University's independent student newspaper, established in 1973.

Washington Square News

New York University's independent student newspaper, established in 1973.

Washington Square News

Photo Essay: Strategy for Black Lives leads Justice for George Floyd rally in Times Square

Photo Essay: Strategy for Black Lives leads Justice for George Floyd rally in Times Square

The activist organization, founded in the wake of Floyd’s murder, is now demanding an end to police terror and brutality.
Paul Kim and Taylor Knight April 21, 2021

A protester holds a sign reading Breonna Taylor Deserved Better. Protests continue for the second consecutive day, with around 200 people gathering in Union Square Park. (Staff Photo by Manasa Gudavalli)

Protesters Demand Justice for Breonna Taylor for Second Consecutive Day After Ruling

An estimated crowd of 200 gathered at Union Square to protest the Kentucky grand jury’s Sept. 23 decision.
Matthew Fischetti, Rachel Cohen and Mei Lamison September 25, 2020

Protestors gathered at Union Square on the evening of Thursday, Sept. 24 after a Kentucky grand jury decided Wednesday to bring no direct charges against Louisville Metro Police...

Protesters against police brutality show their angst and anger in Washington Square Park before their march.

#RiseUpOctober marches from Washington Square Park

Carmen Russo, Staff Writer October 26, 2015
#RiseUpOctober continued on Saturday, Oct. 24 with a rally in Washington Square Park demanding to put an end to police terror.