Chaos and Community: The Portland Protests

This chapter explores the intense and escalating tensions during the BLM protests in Portland, particularly focusing on July 2020. It recounts the disruption of a memorial vigil, violent confrontations with federal agents, and a pivotal moment marked by the life-threatening injury of activist Donovan Labella. As the narrative unfolds, it highlights a surge in community engagement despite the chaos, encapsulating the duality of fear and solidarity experienced by protesters.