32 powerful signs from the Black Lives Matter protests across the world

In the past week, and in particular this weekend, there have been hundreds of protests for the Black Lives Matter movement, all across the world. People have attended in their thousands, and the protests have brought people from all generations and all cultures together to stand against systematic racism and brutality, in the wake of the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis.

From the US to all over Europe, protests have been taking place. There have been marches, silent protests and tearing down of statues of slave-traders. Here are just some of the many powerful signs from Black Lives Matter protests all across the world.

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https://twitter.com/nnp_chrissy/status/1269801165706928132

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https://twitter.com/madisonateeter/status/1266899755147427840

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https://twitter.com/_woollyback/status/1267501688316997632

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https://twitter.com/Lofisadvibe/status/1267798500819025920

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So many powerful signs out here. @FOX13News pic.twitter.com/ZO1LH7KluL

— Catherine Hawley (@C__Hawley) June 2, 2020

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Whoever made this poster is amazing … I Seen this post & it stuck with me .. BLACK LIVES MATTER & JUSTICE NEEDS TO BE SERVED .. EVERY COP INVOLVED IN EVERY HEARD OR UNHEARD OF CASE , NEEDS TO BE PROSECUTED AN THEN SUM 🗣 EQUALITY OR FUCK YOU Rest in paradise Queens & Kings ❤️✊🏾 pic.twitter.com/PNnDS9WHk2

— 𝙆𝙖𝙖𝙨𝙝 𝙋𝙖𝙞𝙜𝙚 👸🏽 (@KAASHMYCHECKS) May 31, 2020

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Generations change but the system doesn't.
It's the same power throughout the world that devours my brothers.
Will this boy be next?

I'm telling you now he WON'T. #BlackLivesMatter pic.twitter.com/7AvBmYHgph

— Lauren Etame Mayer (@Lauren12arsenal) June 2, 2020

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https://twitter.com/angeIaaliyah/status/1267935628563492869

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via The Nottingham Tab

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https://twitter.com/gaiaahuja/status/1268132718862311426

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https://twitter.com/luigistw/status/1267753736652361728

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via The Nottingham Tab

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https://twitter.com/CassellsDeklan/status/1267872082345549825

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I’m raising a black Queen how could I not let her be apart of history 💕 pic.twitter.com/nngj5A2XWR

— Forever Dre 🎲 (@Foreverdre404) June 2, 2020

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The system was NEVER designed to protect us ! pic.twitter.com/DcJyjCnrCz

— Realtor Bae Kay ✨ (@SincerelyKweenK) June 3, 2020

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https://twitter.com/darealtishaaa/status/1268528760036438019

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Would you still? pic.twitter.com/A6F6qgyqeF

— sorry, Sir. (@ChiomaMyah) June 6, 2020

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BIRMINGHAM ✊🏻✊🏼✊🏽✊🏾✊🏿 pic.twitter.com/AZIYE9vWGf

— hol (@Bcfcholly) June 4, 2020

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Look how angry uncle is ✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾 pic.twitter.com/2wffJ790k8

— hk 🇸🇱 (@hk2busy) June 6, 2020

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It’s too clear to not repost https://t.co/2bRNaQmewD

— Tasmine (@Tiniwana) June 4, 2020

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🙌🏽 pic.twitter.com/cPwlLxHDKn

— Just Jord (@JayPinnock) June 4, 2020

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https://www.instagram.com/p/CBGTBpug8-u/

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via The Cambridge Tab

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#BLMBIRMINGHAM yesterday – incredible energy with some incredible signs I'm so proud!!!! pic.twitter.com/lKOWIu0N0W

— achi bachi (@shirinnaveed) June 5, 2020

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How to donate and support the Black Lives Matter movement:

The Justice for George Floyd petition is the most signed petition in history, you can sign it here.

To sign the Black Lives Matter “Defund the Police” petition sign here.

To donate to the Bail Out Project click here.

Here are even more helpful links to petitions you can sign, places you can donate (even if you have little money) and books and TV shows you can watch to help educate yourself. 

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• Bristol protesters tear down statue of slave-trader Edward Colston