Since the death of George Floyd, Chicago—and the world–—has heard an uprising of voices speaking out against the inhumane brutality displayed in the 8 minutes, 46-seconds it took to end his life. While we have seen some violence and looting in the process, it has done little to mar the overarching sentiment of the peaceful protests or to weaken the resolve of those united against an injustice. We’re sharing some of our favorite photos of those protesting peacefully and the art that has popped up in support of the Black Lives Matter movement.

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PEACEFUL PROTESTS

— Maria Chambers

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