Best Signs Protesting Charlottesville Violence, Trump

Photo: AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes.

When neo-Nazis, KKK members, and white nationalists gathered in Charlottesville, VA over the weekend, counter-protesters who showed up to oppose the rallies were hit by a car, leaving one dead and 19 injured. The racist demonstrations, the violence that ensued, and President Trump's response galvanised protesters across the country to take a stand. As we've seen at other recent protests, engaging and inspiring signs help participants grab the public's attention — and this week's anti-racism, anti-Trump rallies were no different.

People gathered in New York, Ohio, Utah, and other states in the days following the Charlottesville violence calling for an end to white nationalism, with many blaming the Trump administration for encouraging racist ideologies to continue.

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Here are some of the best signs from the recent protests following this past weekend's events and tragedy in Charlottesville:

Escaping The Nazis

#UnionSquare pic.twitter.com/ymqofeEPGa
— Seth Lemon (@Seth_Lemon) August 13, 2017

Stylish Vintage Re-Boots

Dominique comes from Louisiana. She said that seeing @POTUS take so long to disavow white nationalism is disheartening and scary. pic.twitter.com/q6tsHDDQ4Y
— Andrea Cristina (@andreagonram) August 14, 2017

Heather Heyer Park

Emancipation Park a little while ago — signs honoring #HeatherHeyer, who died in Saturday's car attack #Charlottesville pic.twitter.com/5PSmaMqGSV
— Tim Dodson (@Tim_Dodson) August 14, 2017

If You Can Learn How To Hate...

A counter protester stand quietly holding a sign of love and tolerance. #Charlottesville pic.twitter.com/qfvaOaJdVW
— ACLU of Virginia (@ACLUVA) August 12, 2017

Stop Pretending Your Racism Is Patriotism

Got to teach them young. Baby inspecting my sign at @UEvansville Rally for Love, Not Hate, Not Racism today. #standwithCharlottesville pic.twitter.com/NDayA6XYUg
— lisa nikolidakis (@lisanikol) August 13, 2017

Heather Heyer Deserved A Better President

#HeatherHeyer deserved a better president #NoTrumpNYC pic.twitter.com/28vIQMpPIY
— Resist Here (@ResistHere) August 15, 2017

White Silence Is Compliance

White silence is compliance! #BlackLivesMatter #NoTrumpNYC #Charlotesville pic.twitter.com/jByWNE8Imn
— WorkingFamiliesParty (@WorkingFamilies) August 14, 2017

Murdered By A Nazi

"When any of us is at risk, all of us are at risk. Never again to any people." - @AnneFrankCenter #NeverAgain #SaveEveryAnne #HeatherHeyer pic.twitter.com/mZtmAf7gL2
— Elanor Gardner (@Sams1stDaughter) August 15, 2017

Why Do We Still Need To Have This Conversation

Thousands gather in front of Trump Tower in NYC. pic.twitter.com/GNdvAjGdKS
— Bill Shapiro (@Bill_Shapiro) August 14, 2017

We Literally Had A War About This

At Trump Tower pic.twitter.com/DLR3eAtlNm
— Jon Campbell (@j0ncampbell) August 14, 2017

Please Do Not Use These Tiki Torches...

Lmfaoooo even Tiki torches not here for it ? pic.twitter.com/M8QHpGZaw6
— SuyaPapi?? (@_MVNNY) August 15, 2017

If You're Not Outraged, You're Not Paying Attention

A protester was photographed holding a sign quoting the last public Facebook post written by Charlottesville victim, Heather Heyer. The 32-year-old paralegal, said to be "passionate" about social justice causes by her boss, died after white supremacist James Alex Fields drove his car into a crowd of counter-protesters. ?: Hansi Lo Wang Twitter #Charlottesville #HeatherHeyer

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If you wanted to protest but weren't able to make it (or want to continue taking action), fundraisers have been started to help Charlottesville victims, including some of the people injured in Saturday's car crash. Groups such as the Charlottesville Chapter of the NAACP and the Charlottesville Solidarity Legal Fund could also use support for their anti-racism activism and work defending the rights of people of colour.

Looking beyond this week, there are ways you can help fight racism in your normal life, including speaking up when you hear a racist comment or joke and having tough conversations with your family. It also never hurts to remind yourself what it really means to be an ally committed to taking action against racism.

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