Not everyone was a fan of the #BlackBrunch Protests — a nationwide demonstration carried out by activists from New York to Oakland to condemn state violence — that interrupted business as usual over the weekend.
In fact, at least one former NYPD officer let his followers on social media know how he really felt when he posted a photo toting a gun on Twitter.
The holidays and subsequent brunches didn’t stop protesters’ efforts from speaking out on racial injustices, as people from coast to coast participated in #BlackBrunch (or #BlackBrunchNYC). Protesters entered swanky brunch spots to honor the lives of victims of police brutality, proving their efforts won’t be slowed down or ignored.
An estimated 40 activists and protesters entered Manhattan brunch spots like Lallisse, Maialino, and Pershing Square, chanting “Black Lives Matter,” and encouraging patrons to participate.
#BlackBrunch protesters entering Oak restaurants 2 read names of dead. Manager of Forge: “I think it’s beautiful.” pic.twitter.com/1eOTlOcEEP
— Lee Romney (@leeromney) January 4, 2015
RT @Zxmurray last time black folks was this black n proud on Park Ave= when the Jeffersons moved in #blackbrunch #NYC pic.twitter.com/5ho0pYHySs — BlackBrunchNYC (@BlackBrunchNYC) January 4, 2015
#blackbrunchnyc every 28 hours a Black unarmed civilian is murdered by the State. This is why we disrupt. pic.twitter.com/8L8golSUZy
— Sharmin Ultra (@sharminultraa) January 4, 2015
Hella folks stood up for black lives at Lungomare. #BlackBrunch #oakland pic.twitter.com/ZmmNa5Ja8P — BGD (@BlackGirlDanger) January 4, 2015
Of course, some weren’t as thrilled about the protesters interrupting their brunch.
Seriously, though: you come in between me and my bacon any day of the week and you’re gonna get a brunch punch, people #BlackBrunch
— Jenn Jacques (@JennJacques) January 4, 2015
Imagine what #BlackBrunchNYC could accomplish by spending Sundays helping fatherless youth in their communities become responsible adults. — Leslie (@LADowd) January 4, 2015
I’m laughing so hard at some of the #blackbrunchnyc tweets that #ICantBreathe. I was able to eat in peace though.
— Mister H (@ATHudd) January 4, 2015
John Cardillo, former NYPD police officer and writer for Glenn Beck’s The Blaze, decided to troll protesters with his own alleged experimental Twitter post:
I’m really enjoying these Eggs Benedict so move along now. #BlackBrunchNYC pic.twitter.com/33lMgtJVAt
— John Cardillo (@johncardillo) January 4, 2015
Ready for me to show you guys the results of my experiment?
— John Cardillo (@johncardillo) January 5, 2015
We haven’t seen the Florida native’s result yet, but we’re sure it will be another long pointless post like his op-ed on Eric Garner.
Which…we can obviously do without.
SOURCE: Raw Story | PHOTO CREDIT: Twitter
