11 of the best signs and placards from Edinburgh's Black Lives Matter protest
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.
5. 'Am I next?'
Powerful messages coming from some signs made by protesters including this young man's 'am I next?' placard Photo: JPI Media
6. 'Where is the love?'
A group of activists stand behind a sign saying 'where is the love' as they spend the afternoon standing up to racism in Holyrood Park Photo: JPI Media
7. 'Ignorance kills'
In light of the George Floyd protests sweeping across the US and countries all over the world, powerful messages have spread on social media urging people to raise awareness of racism and educate others on how to stand up to it Photo: JPI Media
8. 'Listen to black people'
Another powerful sign with reference to George Floyd's death who died after a US police officer kneeling on him failed to hear the black man say 'I can't breathe' Photo: JPI Media