Black Brunch' Restaurant Protesters Disrupt 'White Spaces' in NYC, Oakland

Protesters entered restaurants in New York City and Oakland, California, for what organizers called “Black Brunch” over the weekend, Yahoo News reported.

Started in #Oakland spread to #NYC: No business as usual. #BlackBrunch #Oakland2NYC #BlackLivesMatter pic.twitter.com/2GLzPVtMgt”

— Lee Romney (@leeromney) January 4, 2015

One tweet posted by the New York City group read "every 28 hours a Black unarmed civilian is murdered by the State. This is why we disrupt."

On Sunday about three dozen protesters disrupted patrons at Manhattan spots such as Lallisse, Maialino and Pershing Square, Yahoo News said, adding that protesters called them predominantly “white spaces.” They used the hashtag #BlackBrunchNYC.

#blackbrunchnyc at Lallisse on Lexington. #BlackLivesMatter pic.twitter.com/EfaXbm9eOG

— Reuben Telushkin (@telushk) 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

At each stop, Yahoo News added, protesters read the names of black people killed by police.

We interrupt your brunch time to let you know there is a war on Black lives. We will not stay silent. #BlackBrunchNYC pic.twitter.com/LeDDQeEKGB

— Sharmin Ultra (@sharminultraa)

January 4, 2015

#blackbrunchnyc is the opposite of breakfast at tiffanys. #blacklivesmatter pic.twitter.com/Rd2zxLqrNJ

— Naima Pepper (@hafrocentric) January 4, 2015

No arrests were reported in what were characterized as peaceful demonstrations although there were some verbal altercations with patrons and restaurant employees.

manager at @restonyc literally tried 2 silence black voices by music. #BlackBrunchNYC #whitesilenceIsViolence pic.twitter.com/fQzGLKaP62

— Camila ibanez (@QuePasaApaza)

January 4, 2015

@QuePasaApaza @restonyc but harassing people that are minding thier own business, that's just peachy #blameallthewhites

— Mr Grinch #6673 (@nonirishpaddy) January 4, 2015

#blackbrunchnyc at Penelope. Some stood, some grabbed arms and screamed in our faces. We know which side you're on. pic.twitter.com/tA9BTRJCqi

— Reuben Telushkin (@telushk) January 4, 2015

While some supported the protesters, others were none too pleased about demonstrations:

How dare folks go out for an omelette with friends and family on a Sunday! #blackbrunchnyc #BlackBrunch

— Ted (@TBillsss) January 4, 2015

#BlackBrunch might have worked better if it wasn't in January. A lot of white people are dieting right now and just had quinoa at home.

— Yale Cohn (@YaleCohn) January 4, 2015

I find #BlackBrunch to be hilarious. They're targeting urban liberals, alienating potential allies. Didn't think this through, did you?

— Bob Owens (@bob_owens) January 4, 2015

There were similar protests in Oakland. Here's one clip posted on Saturday: