Thousands of signs and placards with powerful anti-racism messages were carried throughout the rally that took hold of the Capital on Sunday (June 7). The messages were key in the world’s fight against racial prejudices and made strong references to the recent unlawful killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis. Here are some of the placards that stood out at Edinburgh’s Black Lives Matter protest.
1. Raised clenched fist
The raised, clenched fist has become a symbol of the Black Lives Matter movement Photo: JPI Media
2. All sorts joined in to show support
A dog photographed sitting next to anti-racist signs and sporting one itself saying: "Good boys against racism" Photo: JPI Media
3. 'I can't breathe'
Many of the placards and signs used today by activists explicitly referenced the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis on May 25 Photo: JPI Media
4. Gun violence
A demonstrator standing with a sign referencing gun violence used in racist attacks Photo: JPI Media