The beautiful moments during protests
A Twitter user has gone viral after sharing a thread of, 'beautiful moments during protests.'
There are videos of peaceful protesters dancing to music on the streets, clips of police officers showing their support for the Black Lives Matter movement and lots more heartwarming scenes.
beautifad 🖤
— kylee (@tomakeupwityou) May 31, 2020
In one video, a group of protesters are seen playing instruments as they dance their way down the street.
Many are holding placards while others are banging on drums.
The caption reads, 'From Brooklyn. Music and dancing in the streets.'
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— Sarah A | ساره 🇱🇧 (@sa0un) May 31, 2020
In another video, a man wearing a, 'Free Hugs,' t-shirt is seen hugging police officers.
When he faces backlash for interacting with the police, he responds, "It's about staying neutral, that's what's important!"
— GoodBacon (@GoodBaconYT) May 31, 2020
Another series of pictures show a police officer who, 'got separated from his squad.'
A group of protesters are shown protecting the officer by forming a semi circle around him.
https://t.co/arp8GrsE3k https://t.co/KSJ8yIUxfn
— Maria Garibay (@mariagaribay_) May 31, 2020
In another video, an officer is shown handing out bottles of water.
He walks down a pathway handing out drinks to thirsty protesters.
— Nicolas Olsen (@Niccomedy0) May 31, 2020
A sheriff is shown addressing a crowd of protesters in another video on the thread.
He tells them, "I want to make this a parade, not a protest. These cops love you!"
When the crowd began to chant, "Walk with us," he begins walking.
— Jesse Thermer (@jt_oneseven) May 31, 2020
To learn more about the Black Lives Matter movement and how you can support and educate yourself, click here.
