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.
. Mother and daughter stand up to racism
Mother stands strong with her daughter in front of hundreds of anti-racist placards and signs used during today's Black Lives Matter protests | JPIMedia Photo: JPI Media
. Raised clenched fist
The raised, clenched fist has become a symbol of the Black Lives Matter movement | JPIMedia Photo: JPI Media
. 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" | JPIMedia Photo: JPI Media
. '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 | JPIMedia Photo: JPI Media
. Gun violence
A demonstrator standing with a sign referencing gun violence used in racist attacks | JPIMedia Photo: JPI Media
5. 'Am I next?'
Powerful messages coming from some signs made by protesters including this young man's 'am I next?' placard | JPIMedia 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 | JPIMedia 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 | JPIMedia 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' | JPIMedia Photo: JPI Media