The speaker describes their experience during the Black Lives Matter protests, witnessing police brutality and taking precautions to ensure safety, followed by the impact of seeing themselves on a live stream of the protests.
The progression of necessary gear to protect protesters could be easily seen by one's teammate's injury, worsening by the day. From jeans and a sweatshirt to needing respirator, goggles, vest, bulletproof vest, and helmet to ensure personal protection.
According to press freedom tracker statistics, press in Portland have been assaulted more frequently than press in any other city. The air quality in the city has also begun to worsen due to the use of chemical munitions and tear gas.