These Images Show Just How Massive the Floyd Protests Were on Saturday

[Judi Lynn]

By DANIEL POLITI

JUNE 06, 20208:25 PM



Demonstrators gather at Freedom Plaza as they protest against police brutality and racism on June 6, 2020 in Washington, D.C.
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Tens of thousands of protesters gathered in cities across the country—and around the world—for what appeared to be the largest mobilization of activists on a single day since George Floyd was killed on May 25. On the 12th day of demonstrations, protesters called for an end to racism and police brutality, often highlighting others who had been killed at the hands of law enforcement. Much of downtown Washington, D.C. was closed off Saturday as law enforcement prepared for a huge march on the same day as mourners gathered to pay their respects in North Carolina, where Floyd was born. Massive protests also took place in New York, Philadelphia, and San Francisco, to name a few, while smaller cities and towns also saw demonstrators take to the streets. Beyond the United States, protesters also gathered in several major cities around the world, including London, Paris, Berlin, and Sydney.



Brad Freitas
@Chopper4Brad
Absolutely. Unbelievable. The view from #Chopper4, looking down 16th Street leading to the White House: nearly a mile of tens of thousands of demonstrators #BlackLivesMatterDC #BreakingNews #GeorgeFloydProtests @nbcwashington @TomLynch_ #protests2020 #BREAKING

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Protesters stretch for more than five blocks, from Scott Circle NW to H Street NW, during demonstrations over the death of George Floyd near the White House on June 6, 2020 in Washington, D.C.
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Demonstrators gather at Freedom Plaza during a protest against police brutality and racism on June 6, 2020 in Washington, D.C.
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Eric Shackelford
@ABC7Shack
From some to just about everyone. The march on the Golden Gate Bridge has stopped all traffic. This is a captivating shot from our chopper. #BlackLivesMatter

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Protesters take to the streets on June 6, 2020 in Chicago, Illinois.
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Tens of thousands descend up Seward Park during a demonstration on June 6, 2020 in Chicago, Illinois.
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[stillcool]

1. stunning...and from around the world

I can't quite grasp it.

[riversedge]

2. and silence from Trump today. Not enough acknowledging the protests-

[CatWoman]

3. that must mean the protests were peaceful

it appears the local authorities were able to root out the agitators and troublemakers.

[babylonsister]

4. This is so fantastic,

and I am so worried about everyone.

[crickets]

5. Same. This pandemic has been a double edged sword when it comes to the protests.

On the one hand, without it people would be chained to their jobs and terrified to lose their incomes. Under current circumstances, so many people have the time to go and no worries about missing classes or losing the job that's already gone. On the other hand, even though most protestors are masked up, carrying hand sanitizer, and trying to be careful... crowds like this being so close together over a long period of time is dangerous.

[WinstonSmith4740]

6. I don't follow him, of course.

But I wouldn't be even a little bit surprised if his minions get at 3 AM tweet from the bunker about how his inauguration crowd was bigger.

[Progressive Jones]

7. It's hard to grasp how large these protests would have been

without concern for the virus.

Probably twice the size.

[Upthevibe]

8. Judi Lynn....

This is stunning. Thank you for posting....