In the midst of the Black Lives Matter movement and George Floyd protests, solidarity is not only helpful, it’s revolutionary. And even if not everyone has an opportunity to join the peaceful crowds and air their views out loud along with hundreds of supporters, it doesn’t take much to speak up.
These lone people from all around the country are setting an example of how to stand up in communities, suburbs, and small towns without anyone to back them up. From a woman doing her own march 'cause none of her friends wanted to join her to a lone protester holding up a BLM sign in the heart of a small southern city, here are some of the most inspiring real-life examples. They prove no voice is ever too small, and it’s never too late to speak up for what’s right.
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My Mom Did Her Own March
The Karens Doing Their Part To Stop The Violence!
A Lone Protester In The Heart Of A Small Southern City. Thank You.
It’s always good to know your rights before going to a protest to avoid any possible misunderstanding. The government can’t stop you from peacefully protesting, but it can restrict the time, place, and manner of the protest. However, the content itself can never be a reason to block the protest.
Remember that on private property, though, nobody has a right to assemble. Police can move you off the property and keep you from demonstrating there.
Let Us All Hope We Don’t Need To Have A Sign Like This When We Are His Age
He doesn't need to apologize for something that is not his fault, but his efforts are appreciated.
White people benefit from racism. We are a part of it, and must be a part of destroying it.
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oh wow. Don't take on that burden, sir. If you behave correctly, it is worth so much. seriously, these photos of the lonely protesters touch me so much more than the images of the mass protests. These people are so brave! It is much harder to stand alone for one thing than together.
That's my thoughts exactly. He is taking on the burden of behavior that is not his fault.
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Sadly, I think there's always going to be bigotry. I do think we can and should make it actually illegal, though. End police immunity to civil suits and criminal prosecution. Narrow the divide between rich and poor. Raise the minimum wage. Tax investments and close tax loopholes. Break up monopolies and actually fine companies amounts that hurt them. Provide universal health care and state university education. Get rid of trump and the GOP. These things are possible and necessary to preserve the US, and allow it to grow and thrive for another 244 years.
There will always be people that feel that they belong to a group that is better than the other. But. But we can do much better than this. It's starts with acknowledgement and defining what is wrong to even start to do better. But we can. It's our schtick as humans beings to grow and find each other to become more than the sum of ourselves.
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One voice, one vote, one small step for a man, one giant leap for humankind.
If we can do it on the moon we surely do it here on earth.
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Let's not assume everybody on BP is younger that this guy, ok? Prejudices is the root cause of racism, and it doesn't really help when you legitimize the idea of prejudices.
BIG HUG TEACHER_GRANDPA !! You took a big issue on your shoulder, Thank you for doing your best in your Lifetime!
You are so delusional I don’t even know where to start. I hope you have the life you DESERVE........
Load More Replies...Ocean Shores, Washington, In The Middle Of The Small Town Traffic Circle. No Voice Is Too Small.
This Man Has Been Standing Alone In Our Town Square For The Past Few Days, Gods Bless His Courage
Emerson Sykes, a staff attorney with the ACLU’s Speech, Technology and Privacy Project, who studies free speech protections under the First Amendment, suggests to pack light if you’re going to a protest. Consider bringing water and a snack at minimum. If you bring a bag, prepare for it to be searched.
People should also remember that we’re still in times of pandemic, so “wearing a mask can keep you from breathing in droplets containing coronavirus.” Coming within close contact of other protesters could expose you to their spit or sneezes, which may carry the coronavirus.
#blacklivesmatter Lone Protester In Lacey - Marvin Road - #blm - What A Powerful Lone Protester Today! It's Good To See This Out In The Rural Community Too.
We Had One Guy In Our Town Start A Protest Alone
This Dude Ran All The Way Ahead And Stood Alone
Does the road dropped a bit coz of the weight of his balls?
When it comes to taking photos and videos at the protest, as long as it’s a public space, you’re free to do so. Emerson Sykes, a staff attorney with the ACLU’s Speech, Technology and Privacy Project, who studies free speech protections under the First Amendment, told Mercury News that you have the right to take photos and videos of what’s happening at a protest in a public place. You are able to record police, too.
Another good tip from Sykes is to “memorize or write on your arm the number to a local or national law organization that could assist you in getting out of jail,” because you never know if you're gonna need legal help or in case you get arrested.
Outside Of The Norfolk Va Pd Today.
I was shopping in Norfolk a few days back and suddenly found myself stuck in the middle of the demonstration. I couldn't join them - I might have done so if I'd been prepared, but I was just picking up necessities from the store and had 2 gallons of milk in my truck. It brought tears to my eyes to see the hundreds of people standing outside the building, peacefully holding up signs, especially since the cops on duty were merely present to close the street. When I got back home I logged onto the local news stations' web sites and learned that it was a peaceful protest and there had been no violence or arrests. I wish that was true of all of the protests in this area, but for the most part, there were no problems.
One Man Protest
Sole Protester In Town Of Palm Beach
Was Driving Through Enterprise Alabama Yesterday And Spotted This Lone Protester At The City Hall.
My Husband Protesting Alone
It’s Not Much Of A Protest, But It’s The Best I Can Do Right Now. Sitting Outside Past “Curfew”
Sole Protester
These solo protests are awesome. All it takes for change to happen is for one person to stand up.
I admire people who go on demonstrations, because I'm terrified of crowds. But this is even braver, especially if you live in a small area, and all your friends, neighbours and acquaintances support the opposite point of view.in a crowd you are anonymous, but these people are facing the world alone
I cant understand a president waving a bible during the protests, the book he swore oath to. the same book these officers swore oath to, cant abide by "thou shall not kill"
If you want to sign a petition to call for justice and charges against the officers here’s a link: https://www.change.org/p/educators-demand-the-ban-on-chokeholds-excessive-use-of-force-prevention-act?cs_tk=AlWt_Na0MsDOQVQh214AAXicyyvNyQEABF8BvKorceG2o2l129m8f_53Rwc%3D&utm_campaign=e1c05edd15c94e44be1973268b435536&utm_content=initial_v0_0_1&utm_medium=email&utm_source=petition_signer_receipt_welcome&utm_term=cs
It's very encouraging to see more and more white Americans standing up for BLM. The target is the institutional racism. White silence, Police violence. It’s Now or Never.
DAMN! Racism makes me upset! Respect for all the people protesting.
Thank you. The courage it takes for a lone protester in a small community to take a stand is immense. Eventually, others in your community will take your lead.
Tears of admiration for these lone protesters, and all peaceable marchers.
A song I think that really correlates with this time is "We all bleed the same" by Mandisa
I liked this post until I saw my town & realized representations are feeding the fury not the peace. Or The Truth.
Shameful days of USA. Something wrong in the background. Yes, some political power try to move away Mr. Trump, I think here, in East-Europe, from ca. 4500 miles away. After all, cover the Statue of Liberty with black carpet. It's not USA toady. Turn back nice together again! "Make love, not war!"
Here's a useful comparison. Imagine this: There's a guy named Billy. Billy has five siblings, and a mom named Patricia. One night, at dinner, Billy doesn't have any food. There's plenty of food in the pot, and everyone else has food, but billy doesn't. He asks Patricia for some food, and she says "we all deserve to eat, billy". Billy says "well, I deserve to eat as well", but Patricia just responds with "we all deserve to eat". Yes, all lives do matter, but black lives haven't mattered to people for centuries. That's why we say black lives matter, not because Billy's family should starve, but because Billy deserves to eat.
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Every life matters. If you make this a race matter, bad police will never end. You need to engage EVERYONE to take the bad apples out and keep them away. If you ignore the fact that every one of you could be the next victim, how do you expect to solve the problem? You don't need to take out only the racist but the abusive. Not every abusive is racist or even White! The biggest problem of Americans are those Americans who like to feel part of the wild wild West, have a house full of guns and wait the moment to use them. Bullies waiting to kill someone and hiding behind an ammendement that doesn't mean what gun's advocates say. Some of those bullies find their way into police. And they want to kick asses and don't care about the color of those asses.
Why? You do realize saying all lives matter in response to Black Lives Matter is blatantly racist right?
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This is a racist sentiment. Currently in the USA black and brown people are getting murdered by "peace officers" at a much higher rate. While all lives do matter, your sentiment is distracting from the awful crimes going on. It's usually a dog whistle blown by racists to bring the attention back to white superiority. I wish you would educate yourself and shut the f**k up.
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These solo protests are awesome. All it takes for change to happen is for one person to stand up.
I admire people who go on demonstrations, because I'm terrified of crowds. But this is even braver, especially if you live in a small area, and all your friends, neighbours and acquaintances support the opposite point of view.in a crowd you are anonymous, but these people are facing the world alone
I cant understand a president waving a bible during the protests, the book he swore oath to. the same book these officers swore oath to, cant abide by "thou shall not kill"
If you want to sign a petition to call for justice and charges against the officers here’s a link: https://www.change.org/p/educators-demand-the-ban-on-chokeholds-excessive-use-of-force-prevention-act?cs_tk=AlWt_Na0MsDOQVQh214AAXicyyvNyQEABF8BvKorceG2o2l129m8f_53Rwc%3D&utm_campaign=e1c05edd15c94e44be1973268b435536&utm_content=initial_v0_0_1&utm_medium=email&utm_source=petition_signer_receipt_welcome&utm_term=cs
It's very encouraging to see more and more white Americans standing up for BLM. The target is the institutional racism. White silence, Police violence. It’s Now or Never.
DAMN! Racism makes me upset! Respect for all the people protesting.
Thank you. The courage it takes for a lone protester in a small community to take a stand is immense. Eventually, others in your community will take your lead.
Tears of admiration for these lone protesters, and all peaceable marchers.
A song I think that really correlates with this time is "We all bleed the same" by Mandisa
I liked this post until I saw my town & realized representations are feeding the fury not the peace. Or The Truth.
Shameful days of USA. Something wrong in the background. Yes, some political power try to move away Mr. Trump, I think here, in East-Europe, from ca. 4500 miles away. After all, cover the Statue of Liberty with black carpet. It's not USA toady. Turn back nice together again! "Make love, not war!"
Here's a useful comparison. Imagine this: There's a guy named Billy. Billy has five siblings, and a mom named Patricia. One night, at dinner, Billy doesn't have any food. There's plenty of food in the pot, and everyone else has food, but billy doesn't. He asks Patricia for some food, and she says "we all deserve to eat, billy". Billy says "well, I deserve to eat as well", but Patricia just responds with "we all deserve to eat". Yes, all lives do matter, but black lives haven't mattered to people for centuries. That's why we say black lives matter, not because Billy's family should starve, but because Billy deserves to eat.
Load More Replies... Every life matters. If you make this a race matter, bad police will never end. You need to engage EVERYONE to take the bad apples out and keep them away. If you ignore the fact that every one of you could be the next victim, how do you expect to solve the problem? You don't need to take out only the racist but the abusive. Not every abusive is racist or even White! The biggest problem of Americans are those Americans who like to feel part of the wild wild West, have a house full of guns and wait the moment to use them. Bullies waiting to kill someone and hiding behind an ammendement that doesn't mean what gun's advocates say. Some of those bullies find their way into police. And they want to kick asses and don't care about the color of those asses.
Why? You do realize saying all lives matter in response to Black Lives Matter is blatantly racist right?
Load More Replies... This is a racist sentiment. Currently in the USA black and brown people are getting murdered by "peace officers" at a much higher rate. While all lives do matter, your sentiment is distracting from the awful crimes going on. It's usually a dog whistle blown by racists to bring the attention back to white superiority. I wish you would educate yourself and shut the f**k up.
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