Justice for George Floyd rally

Protestors march away from the Capitol, with signs saying Black Lives Matter and I Can't Breathe

As a white man of privilege, I can’t begin to understand what it’s like living as a black person in America. All I can do is be sympathetic, supportive, and call out injustice when I see it. To that end, I went downtown to support the Justice for George Floyd rally.

Hand holding up a sign that says: Respect existence or expect resistance

Protesters holding signs and marching around the Capitol

Even though there was a lot of anger in the crowd (and rightfully so) I was pleased the organized protest here was peaceful. Unfortunately, that wasn’t the case a few hours after that organized rally was over, when a relatively small group of people damaged property and clashed with police on State Street.

Person holding up a sign that says: All lives don't matter until black lives matter

Protesters holding up their hands while the march around of the Capitol

“Hands up! Don’t shoot!”

A group of protesters marching and holding signs

A sign in this photo summed up my feelings:

I am not Black but…
I will stand with you.
I will fight for you.
I will defend you.
I see you.
I value you.

3 comments on “Justice for George Floyd rally”

  1. Powerful day. I really appreciate that you showed up. Thanks for capturing and sharing some of the more peaceful moments so well.

  2. Thanks for the comment! I felt so positive after leaving the rally… but it was pretty disheartening to see what unfolded later in the evening.

  3. Thanks for posting photos of rally for justice. I applaud your stand against the wrong that is done to our fellow human beings. I’m with you.

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