On July 4, Therese Patricia Okoumou scaled the Statue of Liberty in protest of Trump’s racist immigration policies. The 44-year-old immigrant from the Democratic Republic of the Congo was caught on camera creating one of the most iconic images of Black women protesting in the 21st century. See the gallery below for some of our other favorite images.
1. Fight The Power
On July 4, Therese Patricia Okoumou scaled the Statue of Liberty in protest of Trump’s racist immigration policies. The 44-year-old immigrant from the Democratic Republic of the Congo was caught on camera, creating one of many iconic pictures of Black women protesting in the 21st century. See the gallery of some of our favorite images.
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7. And, Of Course, Maxine Waters
