Permalink: https://photo.greenpeace.org/archive/Black-Lives-Matter-Plaza-Banner-in-Washington-DC-27MDHURDJZK.htmlConceptually similarProtest Signs on Wall in Washington DCGP1SU0CQCompleted★★★★Black Lives Matter Banner in Washington DCGP1STZXLCompleted★★★★Black Lives Matter Banner in Washington DCGP1STZXOCompleted★★★★Black Lives Matter Banner in Washington DCGP1STZXWCompleted★★★★Black Lives Matter Banner in Washington DCGP1STZXYCompleted★★★★Black Lives Matter Banner in Washington DCGP1STZXZCompleted★★★★Black Lives Matter Banner in Washington DCGP1STZY0Completed★★★★★★Black Lives Matter Banner in Washington DCGP1STZY1Completed★★★★Black Lives Matter Plaza Banner in Washington DCGP1SU0C0Completed★★★★★View AllGP1SU0CFBlack Lives Matter Plaza Banner in Washington DCPeople pose for images in front of the Black Lives Matter banner. Greenpeace US activists had adopted the banner chanting “Make Way For The Flag” as they moved it through the massive crowds to the fence in front of Lafayette Square near the White House during protests for the killing of George Floyd.There are reports that the temporary fence around the White House and Lafayette Park, many of the signs on the fence and the Greenpeace Black Lives Matter banner were moved. On May 25, 2020, George Floyd, a black man, was killed in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States. During an arrest, Derek Chauvin, a white American police officer, kept his knee on the side of Floyd's neck for almost nine minutes while Floyd was handcuffed and lying face down. During the last three minutes, Floyd was motionless. After Floyd's death, demonstrations and protests against racism and police brutality were held across the US and the world, despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and the movement and gathering restrictions put in place by governments to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.Locations:North America-United States of America-Washington, D.C.Date:10 Jun, 2020Credit:© Tim Aubry / GreenpeaceMaximum size:3966px X 2708pxKeywords:Actions and protests-Banners-Civil rights-Day-Human rights-KWCI (GPI)-Outdoors-PeopleShoot:Reaction to the Murder of George Floyd in Washington DCActivists march on the streets of Washington D.C. and rally on Capitol Hill following the murder of George Floyd. On May 25, 2020, George Floyd, a black man, was killed in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States. During an arrest, Derek Chauvin, a white American police officer, kept his knee on the side of Floyd's neck for almost nine minutes while Floyd was handcuffed and lying face down. During the last three minutes, Floyd was motionless. After Floyd's death, demonstrations and protests against racism and police brutality were held across the US and the world, despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and the movement and gathering restrictions put in place by governments to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.Related Collections:Reaction to the Death of George Floyd in the United States (Photos & Videos)
