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The ‘other side’ of the George Floyd protests you may not see in the media

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The ‘other side’ of the George Floyd protests you may not see in the media
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Moments of peace and unity you may not have seen in George Floyd protests as these scenes were overshadowed when violence broke out, but have been countless displays of solidarity and harmony and we bring you a selection.

Moments of peace and unity you may not have seen amid George Floyd protests

Protests and marches have erupted across the US and the wider world over the death of George Floyd. US cities are imposing curfews and states are activating National Guard members to deal with the demonstrators — but they continue to express pain and anger with chants, signs and occasional outbreaks of violence. And while many questions, like what will happen to the police officers involved in the incident, remain unanswered, one thing is certain: the demands for justice and an end to police brutality against African Americans is uniting the entire planet, and people of all backgrounds are taking a knee together. — BoredPanda 

Out of the rubble of Thursday night’s riots, that stretched from south Minneapolis to the north-side, comes a sign of hope many have waited days to see. “Just the community coming together to beautify north Minneapolis has been amazing,” DeVonna Pittman said. “When we first got out here this morning it was devastating, but people showed up and folks came out here in droves, we can see the difference.” People from the north-side, members of Sanctuary Church and even folks who just wanted to be a part of something positive, converged on the damage that was left behind from looters to fix and replace what was shattered.
1. Communities come together to clean up in South Minneapolis Out of the rubble of Thursday night’s riots, that stretched from south Minneapolis to the north-side, comes a sign of hope many have waited days to see. “Just the community coming together to beautify north Minneapolis has been amazing,” DeVonna Pittman said. “When we first got out here this morning it was devastating, but people showed up and folks came out here in droves, we can see the difference.” People from the north-side, members of Sanctuary Church and even folks who just wanted to be a part of something positive, converged on the damage that was left behind from looters to fix and replace what was shattered. Source: Twitter/lolwtfnotmonica
A viral video shows looters trying to smash their way into a Brooklyn Target late Saturday — just to be stopped by a human wall of protesters.
2. A Group Of People Forming A Human Barricade And Protecting The Store To Prevent People From Looting A viral video shows looters trying to smash their way into a Brooklyn Target late Saturday — just to be stopped by a human wall of protesters. Source: NYPost
It’s Not White vs. Black, Rich vs. Poor, Police vs. Citizens….it’s Everyone vs. Racists Source: reddit.com
“Looking around I feel like we have enough food kits to possibly feed every kid in Minneapolis and more,” said  Jaberi Browne, a special education teacher at the school. Browne says this movement is the first step towards recovery. “As an educator, knowing that our kids will be fed because of the stores being shut down, this heals my heart a lot,” said Browne.
4. Communities in Minneapolis receive overwhelming amounts of food and supply donation “Looking around I feel like we have enough food kits to possibly feed every kid in Minneapolis and more,” said Jaberi Browne, a special education teacher at the school. Browne says this movement is the first step towards recovery. “As an educator, knowing that our kids will be fed because of the stores being shut down, this heals my heart a lot,” said Browne. Source: minnesota.cbslocal.com
Pictures from the protest show several black men linking their arms to shield the white officer from a hostile crowd in Louisville, Kentucky. The men stepped in after the officer was allegedly threatened by other protesters, and waited for his back-up to arrive.
5 A group of protesters formed a human chain around a lone police officer after he got separated from his unit. Louisville Pictures from the protest show several black men linking their arms to shield the white officer from a hostile crowd in Louisville, Kentucky. The men stepped in after the officer was allegedly threatened by other protesters, and waited for his back-up to arrive. Source: Democraticunderground.com
6. Dancing, not destruction. The group dance took place in Newark, New Jersey Source: Twitter
7. People of all ages make their voices heard. Source: BoredPanda
This Is What Solidarity Looks Like.
8 A Protester And A Police Officer In Fargo. This Is What Solidarity Looks Like. Source: BoredPanda
SCPD is fully supportive of peaceful protests @CityofSantaCruz and we always keep them safe. Hundreds gathered on Pacific Ave in #SantaCruz, taking a knee together in memory of George Floyd & bringing attention to police violence against Black people. PhotoCredit
9 Santa Cruz Police Chief Taking A Knee With Peaceful Protesters During A Demonstration In Santa Cruz, Ca SCPD is fully supportive of peaceful protests @CityofSantaCruz and we always keep them safe. Hundreds gathered on Pacific Ave in #SantaCruz, taking a knee together in memory of George Floyd & bringing attention to police violence against Black people. PhotoCredit Source: Twitter/SantaCruzPolice
Over the weekend, demonstrators gathered in London, Berlin and Auckland, among other cities, to protest against police brutality in solidarity with the US crowds. Britain: In London, protesters rallied in Trafalgar Square on Sunday morning, in defiance of Britain's lockdown rules which prohibit large gatherings. Some participants marched to the US embassy.
10. Thousands around the world protest George Floyd’s death in global display of solidarity Over the weekend, demonstrators gathered in London, Berlin and Auckland, among other cities, to protest against police brutality in solidarity with the US crowds. Britain: In London, protesters rallied in Trafalgar Square on Sunday morning, in defiance of Britain’s lockdown rules which prohibit large gatherings. Some participants marched to the US embassy. Source: CNN
Over the years, Mennonites have become known as one of the historic peace churches because of their commitment to pacifism.
Mennonites stand in solidarity. Over the years, Mennonites have become known as one of the historic peace churches because of their commitment to pacifism. Source: TMZ

OUR LOVE AND SUPPORT GOES OUT TO GEORGE FLOYD AND ALL VICTIMS OF RACISM AND POLICE BRUTALITY

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