“We’ve been a collective since June 1 last year, marking our one year anniversary today,” Rahul Dubey said.
WASHINGTON DC (1 JUNE 2021) Read the full article Protesters Reunite With Man Who Sheltered Them From Arrest at Black Lives Matter Protest
One year ago, Rahul Dubey opened his door on Swann Street in DC to Garrett Reaves, Jorge Fuentes and around 60 people, all strangers, while they were protesting against police brutality and systemic racism. “I saw absolute terror and atrocities raining down upon them as well as others on Swann Street,” Dubey said.
Unselfishly and with genuine concern, he opened his door to protesters, sheltering dozens of them as they were pepper sprayed and arrested during a Black Lives Matter protest. Protesters waited inside Dubey’s house overnight, avoiding arrest and finally walking out at 6 a.m. once the curfew was lifted.
“They started moving in, beating people with clubs, pepper spraying,” Reaves recalled. “And [Dubey] was one of the few people on the street that opened his door.” Protesters waited inside Dubey’s house overnight, avoiding arrest and finally walking out at 6 a.m. once the curfew was lifted. “Rahul helped us that night by opening his door and allowing us to come together for what’s right,” Reaves said.
Rahul Dubey, we thank you 💕
