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