The Most Powerful Images from the ‘Black Lives Matter’ Protests

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Every since the unfortunate deaths of Michael Brown and Eric Garner happened in the hands of law enforcement, powerful images have been emerging from all over the country to express the level of anger that is erupting in many communities.

Protests have taken place in NYC, LA, Denver, Chicago, Washington, and Boston. Protesters organize “die-ins,” stop traffic, and hold signs.

Many people have come out to show their support for the “Black Lives Matter” movement, and we have the powerful images to prove it.

 

Protesters stand in Foley Square in New York City during demonstration against the chokehold death of Eric Garner.

People gather in front of the Adam Clayton Powell Jr. State Office Building during a protest in New York.

The Lower Manhattan skyline is seen in the background as protesters demand justice.

Emory University students stage a mass “die in” during a campus protest in Atlanta.

Demonstrators chant during protests in Seattle, Washington, USA.

 


Demonstrators block traffic at Fifteenth Street and Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington.

 

 

Ferguson riot erupts, following the grand jury announcement in the Michael Brown in the city.

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A demonstrator sits in front of a street fire in Ferguson.

New York protesters march as an opposition to the grand jury’s decision not to indict Ferguson police officer Darren Wilson.

 

Here are some citizens marching together through Los Angeles.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

See some incredible videos of these protests:


 

Here are stories of inspiring acts amid riots and rallies:

Heartening Moments Amid Wild Baltimore Riot Caught on Cam

Heartwarming Acts of Kindness During Protests in Missouri

African-American Officer Restores Faith in Humanity at KKK Rally