Photo gallery: Pleasanton protest
June 8, 2020
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People walk the streets of Pleasanton to protest racial injustice and police brutality.
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Many protesters came prepared with signs that supported the “Black Lives Matter” movement.
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Both community members of color and white citizens of Pleasanton came together to fight for their cause.
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Different chants were sung as people marched, such as “No justice, no peace.”
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A common phrase used throughout the protest was ‘ACAB,’ an acronym for ‘All cops are ba*****s.’
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Almost all community members practiced required safety measures, including face coverings.
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Two main causes were highlighted during the protest: justice for Breonna Taylor and justice for George Floyd.
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Hundreds of Pleasanton community members turned out for the event.
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People of all ages, young and old, came to show their support for the black community.
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One sign reads: “If not us, then who?” referring to the broken system.
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Another sign reads: “There comes a time when silence is betrayal.”
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People are fighting for change, and until that happens, #BLM is here to stay. Donate. Petition. Learn.
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This is history in the making. For ways to donate, petition, and educate yourself on #BLM, see “Pleasanton protests for “Black Lives Matter” movement.”
