20 signs of the life of Black Lifs protest everyone should see
These powerful signs of black life in the life of matter around the country and the world, will move you.
The demonstrations emerged throughout the country last week, with thousands of people showing that the movement of the life of blacks and which calls justice to serve as a result of the death of the death ofGeorge Floyd After the former minneapolis police officerDerek Chauvinkneeling on his neck. People from all colors of the skin have gathered to protest against the racism and brutality of the police around the world, everywhere in New York in Portland in Kansas in Manchester, England. In addition to their songs and fists in the air, the protesters carry signs, demanding justice and equality. Here are some of the most powerful signs caught during the global manifestations of black life. And for more means, you can help, consult the7 charities that need your gift more than ever right now.
1 This sign showing how many black men were killed by policemen
A woman in New York held a sign highlighting other black men in addition to Floyd who lost their lives in the hands of the current or old police officers. The list includes 82 names.
2 This sign of health workers fighting two pandemics
Steps in support of the movement of the life of Black Lives Aemerged during the coronavirus pandemicAnd these health workers based in New York have gathered to show their support, calling a police brutality virus.
3 And this sign, also highlighting racism as another pandemic
So many worries of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, protesters in Washington D.c., the capital of the nation, shone a light on the pandemic that is racism.
4 This panel simply calls for justice
The protesters across the country have signaling panels asking for justice to serve in the light of Floyd's death. Chauvinwas charged with third degree murder, which does not require any intention to kill. However, many people, including Floyd's family, were waiting for a first-degree murder charge.
5 This sign calling those who do not pay attention
Some demonstrators have turned their messages on silence, calling them "part of the problem", as the sign read.
6 This sign that returns the question about the others
The other protesters wore panels defying those who ask, "Why do you worry?" - say they wonder why the othersnot care.
7 This sign showing the similarities between George Floyd and Eric Garner's Murders
People emphasize the similarities between the death of Floyd andEric Garner, a black man who was murdered in 2014 in New York. In viral video, both were heard say they could not breathe before being killed by police.
8 This sign using the elevated fist, a symbol for the movement of the life of black life
Even smaller towns, such as Manhattan, Kansas, had demonstrators demonstrating signs highlighting police brutality and systematic racism in the country.
9 This sign showing that has been persecuted during the coronavirus pandemic
New York Police Service (NYPD) publishedData related to the application of social distancing At the beginning of May, which showed that 80% of those who were emitted to violations were people of color.
10 This sign held by a black woman who reads: "You can not kill us all"
Many people have gathered with the local chapter of Naacp in Portland, Oregon, to protest together, including this woman and his powerful simple sign.
11 This sign asks when there will be justice
This sign also came from the protests of Portland, with interrogative protesters when justice will be served.
12 And this sign asks, "Who will survive in America?"
"Who will survive in America?" is a quote fromSpoken word poem "Comment n ° 1," byGil Scott-Heron.
13 This sign calling ignorance a choice in the age of information
The protesters walking on the Brooklyn Bridge in New York called ignorance, saying that those who refuse to be informed have chosen to remain ignorant.
14 This sign asking for liability in Los Angeles
The protesters in Los Angeles have called for responsibility, awareness of those who were killed in the region of L., includingKisha Michael,Anthony "A.J." Weber, andEric Rivera.
15 And this sign calling to the same thing in New York
The protesters also asked for responsibility for the murder leaders of non-armed black citizens.
16 This sign that speaks against the brutality of the police
Another manifest in Los Angeles held a sign indicating: "A badge is not a license to kill", in response to the brutality of the police.
17 This sign on judging the intention of someone from the color of the skin
In England, hundreds of protesters gathered in the center of Manchester to protest against the brutality of the police, including this demonstrator whose sign criticized those who assume the worst of the blacks.
18 This panel indicating what happens when people stay silent
Many people have talked about a lot of silence damage can do. Even survivor of the HolocaustElie Wiesel Exhibition expressed with silence In his speech of the acceptance of the 1986 Nobel Peace Prize: "We must always take part. Neutrality helps the oppressor, never the victim. Silence encourages the executioner, never the tormented."
19 This sign reminiscent of all that George Floyd should always be alive
A woman in Manhattan protested with a sign that simply read: "George Floyd should be alive right now."
20 And this sign showing what many black Americans are wondering
As fears increase on the death of unarmed black Americans, many wonder if they could be.
