The protests that the United States is currently witnessing in response to the death of George Floyd have produced some of the most shocking scenes the country has witnessed for years.
Buildings and vehicles have been set on fire, clashes have been documented outside of the White House and Trump tower while footage has shown police using aggressive tactics against protesters, even those in there own homes.
In situations like this, it can be too easy to concentrate on the negatives and ignore some of the more positive moments of the demonstrations. So for some levity here are some of the more uplifting moments from the events of the past few days.
There has been a lot of dancing and singing.
Put this on the news. https://t.co/YfXB2x6bcz— Frosty (@Frosty) 1590874205
This was beautiful ... absolutely beautiful This thing went sideways once the cops tried to stop the march from g… https://t.co/N6M8Iqm0iX— Harrison Sanford (@Harrison Sanford) 1590877511
Lmfaoooooooo https://t.co/SEG1C5BWS7— Eric Adams Hate Account (@Eric Adams Hate Account) 1590878478
The chant 'I can't breathe,' which Floyd said before he died, has become the slogan of the protests.
protesters lay on their stomach and chant “i can’t breathe” denver, co https://t.co/cUN7Tt0IHI— kylee (@kylee) 1590893574
today in denver. protestors laid on their stomachs with their hands behind their backs for 9 minutes while screamin… https://t.co/inwandGA8r— jenna (@jenna) 1590879880
Some police and officials have shown solidarity with the protestors, by holding signs and taking part in marches.
I fuck with this guyyy, sergeant rehman of the 72nd precinct, preaching to the people. Need more officers who can u… https://t.co/hLqDi80mbV— n0mano (@n0mano) 1590848574
Amazing scene unfolding in Flint, Twp, Michigan. Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson has joined protesters in a pe… https://t.co/tEidRe9NZM— Mid-Michigan NOW (@Mid-Michigan NOW) 1590889317
There were no arrests or looting during the demonstrations in Kansas City yesterday. This incredible pic of… https://t.co/6J1OkLvlvi— Jason Kander (@Jason Kander) 1590848155
Some protestors have also been bravery telling others to stop vandalising property showing that they are not all 'thugs' like some would have you believe.
Some protestors in Brooklyn calling to loot the Target, but organizers are rushing in front of the store to stop th… https://t.co/ZK1wFMG0Ps— Andrew Solender (@Andrew Solender) 1590893287
Wow. Look at the black people begging them to stop. https://t.co/5KZvb2dSGk— Angela Nissel (@Angela Nissel) 1590849193
Other protests have also been seen around the world.
Dawgg, they’re doing Black Lives Matter protests in Tokyo Japan!!! We are witnessing a shift! https://t.co/I3mmOMmg4g— Dubem 🇳🇬 (@Dubem 🇳🇬) 1590888088
They are actually protesting in BERLIN GERMANY… Our Police behavior has become a Global embarrassment.. wow. https://t.co/wYCmtnkJgF— ICE T (@ICE T) 1590878311
Meanwhile, there have been some unusual characters showing up at protests including Batman, members of the Amish community and a woman looting a cheesecake (we can't condone looting but might make an exception for this).
Cheesecake Factory in Downtown Seattle was looted and @KIRO7Seattle caught someone walking away with an entire che… https://t.co/vLzUyR9Xms— Ms. Chanandler Bong (@Ms. Chanandler Bong) 1590890534
Support from the #Amish community in Minneapolis #AllLivesMatter #BlackLivesMatter #RIPGeorgeFloyd… https://t.co/IBcGGubFAo— WhatTheNed (@WhatTheNed) 1590795837
It got so bad Batman had to come out here💀 #GeorgeFloydProtests https://t.co/Z06HiNKp41— Eternal Pain. (@Eternal Pain.) 1590887136
we have anonymous, the amish, witches and even batman on our side supporting the blm movement. CIVIL RIGHTS AVENGER… https://t.co/pIovk0AwGG— jk (@jk) 1590915938
You know you really fucked up when witches, the Amish, and Batman are all protesting your actions.— The Volatile Mermaid (@The Volatile Mermaid) 1590924668
This incredible piece of resolve between three generations of black men has quickly become one of the most raw and powerful moments of the protests.
Generations of pain. https://t.co/rs16sHhs6m— Antonio French (@Antonio French) 1590902010
Derek Chauvin, the police officer who was filmed with his knee on the back of George Floyd's head has since been arrested and charged with third-degree murder and manslaughter. Floyd's bother has since said that he wants the charge to be upgraded to first-degree murder.