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Protest signs seen around Indianapolis

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A protester holds a sign reading, "Get in loser we are protesting systemic oppression," with a photo of characters from the movie "Means Girls" at a protest in downtown Indianapolis on Saturday, June 6, 2020.
A protester holds a sign reading, "Get in loser we are protesting systemic oppression," with a photo of characters from the movie "Means Girls" at a protest in downtown Indianapolis on Saturday, June 6, 2020.
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In a play on a "Spongebob Squarepants"-inspired meme, a protester holds a sign reading, "How many time are we gonna teach you this lesson," at a protest in downtown Indianapolis on Saturday, June 6, 2020.
In a play on a "Spongebob Squarepants"-inspired meme, a protester holds a sign reading, "How many time are we gonna teach you this lesson," at a protest in downtown Indianapolis on Saturday, June 6, 2020.
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A protester holds a sign reading, "End white-male affirmative action," at a protest in downtown Indianapolis on Saturday, June 6, 2020.
A protester holds a sign reading, "End white-male affirmative action," at a protest in downtown Indianapolis on Saturday, June 6, 2020.
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A protester holds a sign reading, "Avatar Kyoshi said: No justice no preace," at a protest in downtown Indianapolis on Saturday, June 6, 2020.
A protester holds a sign reading, "Avatar Kyoshi said: No justice no preace," at a protest in downtown Indianapolis on Saturday, June 6, 2020.
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A protester holds a sign reading, "I'm here today so they can come home safety tonight," at a protest in downtown Indianapolis on Saturday, June 6, 2020.
A protester holds a sign reading, "I'm here today so they can come home safety tonight," at a protest in downtown Indianapolis on Saturday, June 6, 2020.
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A protester holds a sign reading, "Are you listening???" at a protest in downtown Indianapolis on Saturday, June 6, 2020.
A protester holds a sign reading, "Are you listening???" at a protest in downtown Indianapolis on Saturday, June 6, 2020.
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A protester holds a sign reading, "All mothers were summoned when George Floyd called out for his mama," at a protest in downtown Indianapolis on Saturday, June 6, 2020.
A protester holds a sign reading, "All mothers were summoned when George Floyd called out for his mama," at a protest in downtown Indianapolis on Saturday, June 6, 2020.
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A protester holds a sign reading, "End the plague of injustice," at a protest in downtown Indianapolis on Saturday, June 6, 2020.
A protester holds a sign reading, "End the plague of injustice," at a protest in downtown Indianapolis on Saturday, June 6, 2020.
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A protester carries an upside-down flag with "black lives matter," written on it at a protest in downtown Indianapolis on Saturday, June 6, 2020.
A protester carries an upside-down flag with "black lives matter," written on it at a protest in downtown Indianapolis on Saturday, June 6, 2020.
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A protester holds a sign reading, "No justice no peace," at a protest in downtown Indianapolis on Saturday, June 6, 2020.
A protester holds a sign reading, "No justice no peace," at a protest in downtown Indianapolis on Saturday, June 6, 2020.
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A protester holds a sign saying, "Enough," at a protest in downtown Indianapolis on Saturday, June 6, 2020.
A protester holds a sign saying, "Enough," at a protest in downtown Indianapolis on Saturday, June 6, 2020.
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Protesters rally in downtown Indianapolis on Saturday, June 6, 2020. The march followed a sit-in rally that drew thousands to the Indiana Statehouse.
Protesters rally in downtown Indianapolis on Saturday, June 6, 2020. The march followed a sit-in rally that drew thousands to the Indiana Statehouse.
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A protester holds a sign reading, "That's not a chip on my shoulder. That's your foot on my neck," at a protest in downtown Indianapolis on Saturday, June 6, 2020.
A protester holds a sign reading, "That's not a chip on my shoulder. That's your foot on my neck," at a protest in downtown Indianapolis on Saturday, June 6, 2020.
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Protester Gina Logan holds a sign reading, "Indy needs sidewalks, Indy needs streetlights," at a protest in downtown Indianapolis on Saturday, June 6, 2020. She says Indianapolis must invest more in vulnerable neighborhoods. "Too many hit and runs. Too many people hit while trying to get to the bus."
Protester Gina Logan holds a sign reading, "Indy needs sidewalks, Indy needs streetlights," at a protest in downtown Indianapolis on Saturday, June 6, 2020. She says Indianapolis must invest more in vulnerable neighborhoods. "Too many hit and runs. Too many people hit while trying to get to the bus."
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A protester holds a sign reading, "Get mad today, get even Nov. 3rd," at a protest in downtown Indianapolis on Saturday, June 6, 2020.
A protester holds a sign reading, "Get mad today, get even Nov. 3rd," at a protest in downtown Indianapolis on Saturday, June 6, 2020.
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A protester holds a sign reading, "Love kills hate," at a protest in downtown Indianapolis on Saturday, June 6, 2020.
A protester holds a sign reading, "Love kills hate," at a protest in downtown Indianapolis on Saturday, June 6, 2020.
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Kiara Summer holds a sign reading, "No more names, no more hashtags," at a protest in downtown Indianapolis on Saturday, June 6, 2020. It was her first day out protesting, but she said she felt it was important for her, her mom and her brother to come out. "It’s been a long time coming. George Floyd isn’t the first. Hopefully he’s the last."
Kiara Summer holds a sign reading, "No more names, no more hashtags," at a protest in downtown Indianapolis on Saturday, June 6, 2020. It was her first day out protesting, but she said she felt it was important for her, her mom and her brother to come out. "It’s been a long time coming. George Floyd isn’t the first. Hopefully he’s the last."
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Protesters hold signs reading, "Why is wanting to end racism so controversial?" and "How is black humanity up for debate?" at a protest in downtown Indianapolis on Saturday, June 6, 2020.
Protesters hold signs reading, "Why is wanting to end racism so controversial?" and "How is black humanity up for debate?" at a protest in downtown Indianapolis on Saturday, June 6, 2020.
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A protester holds a sign reading, "Breonna Taylor, say her name," at a protest in downtown Indianapolis on Saturday, June 6, 2020.
A protester holds a sign reading, "Breonna Taylor, say her name," at a protest in downtown Indianapolis on Saturday, June 6, 2020.
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A protester holds a sign reading, "Sikhs stand for black lives," at a protest in downtown Indianapolis on Saturday, June 6, 2020.
A protester holds a sign reading, "Sikhs stand for black lives," at a protest in downtown Indianapolis on Saturday, June 6, 2020.
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A protester holds a sign reading, "America is cancelled," at a protest in downtown Indianapolis on Saturday, June 6, 2020.
A protester holds a sign reading, "America is cancelled," at a protest in downtown Indianapolis on Saturday, June 6, 2020.
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A protester holds a sign reading, "Black lives matter," at a protest in downtown Indianapolis on Saturday, June 6, 2020.
A protester holds a sign reading, "Black lives matter," at a protest in downtown Indianapolis on Saturday, June 6, 2020.
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Protesters hold signs reading, "Hex white supremacy" and "Witches against racism & white 'supremacy' " during a protest in downtown Indianapolis on Friday, June 5, 2020.
Protesters hold signs reading, "Hex white supremacy" and "Witches against racism & white 'supremacy' " during a protest in downtown Indianapolis on Friday, June 5, 2020.
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A protester holds a sign reading, "Equal rights for others does not mean fewer rights for you. It's not pie," in downtown Indianapolis on Friday, June 5, 2020.
A protester holds a sign reading, "Equal rights for others does not mean fewer rights for you. It's not pie," in downtown Indianapolis on Friday, June 5, 2020.
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A young protester holds a sign reading, "Justice for George Floyd," in downtown Indianapolis on Friday, June 5, 2020.
A young protester holds a sign reading, "Justice for George Floyd," in downtown Indianapolis on Friday, June 5, 2020.
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A protester holds a sign in Indianapolis on Friday, June 5, 2020.
A protester holds a sign in Indianapolis on Friday, June 5, 2020.
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A protester holds a sign saying, "Put avocado on racism so white ppl notice" during a protest in downtown Indianapolis on Friday, June 5, 2020.
A protester holds a sign saying, "Put avocado on racism so white ppl notice" during a protest in downtown Indianapolis on Friday, June 5, 2020.
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Protesters have signs reading, "We see your magic, we hear you, we support you, we love you," and "Pagans & witches supporting BLM, we witches are watching, do no harm," during a protest in downtown Indianapolis on Friday, June 5, 2020.
Protesters have signs reading, "We see your magic, we hear you, we support you, we love you," and "Pagans & witches supporting BLM, we witches are watching, do no harm," during a protest in downtown Indianapolis on Friday, June 5, 2020.
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A protester holds a sign reading, "The power of the people is stronger than the people in power #blacklivesmatter," in downtown Indianapolis on Friday, June 5, 2020.
A protester holds a sign reading, "The power of the people is stronger than the people in power #blacklivesmatter," in downtown Indianapolis on Friday, June 5, 2020.
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A protester holds a sign reading, "We reaise our voices for those who can't #blacklivesmatter," in downtown Indianapolis on Friday, June 5, 2020.
A protester holds a sign reading, "We reaise our voices for those who can't #blacklivesmatter," in downtown Indianapolis on Friday, June 5, 2020.
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A protester holds a sign reading, "Say their names, George Floyd, Sandra Bland, Eric Garner, Alton Sterling, Breonna Taylor, Micheal Brown, Philando Castile, Tamir Rice," in downtown Indianapolis on Friday, June 5, 2020.
A protester holds a sign reading, "Say their names, George Floyd, Sandra Bland, Eric Garner, Alton Sterling, Breonna Taylor, Micheal Brown, Philando Castile, Tamir Rice," in downtown Indianapolis on Friday, June 5, 2020.
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A protester holds a sign reading, "My black friends don't trust you enough to protest," in downtown Indianapolis on Friday, June 5, 2020.
A protester holds a sign reading, "My black friends don't trust you enough to protest," in downtown Indianapolis on Friday, June 5, 2020.
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A protester holds a sign reading, "We're not done yet," in downtown Indianapolis on Friday, June 5, 2020.
A protester holds a sign reading, "We're not done yet," in downtown Indianapolis on Friday, June 5, 2020.
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A protester holds a sign reading, "Hug me not them," in downtown Indianapolis on Friday, June 5, 2020.
A protester holds a sign reading, "Hug me not them," in downtown Indianapolis on Friday, June 5, 2020.
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Protesters hold signs reading, "Stop letting cops get away with murder" and "Our communities are terrorized by police," in downtown Indianapolis on Friday, June 5, 2020.
Protesters hold signs reading, "Stop letting cops get away with murder" and "Our communities are terrorized by police," in downtown Indianapolis on Friday, June 5, 2020.
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A sign at a demonstration in downtown Indianapolis on Thursday, June 4, 2020, says, "We aren't crying from the tear gas."
A sign at a demonstration in downtown Indianapolis on Thursday, June 4, 2020, says, "We aren't crying from the tear gas."
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A sign seen at a protest in downtown Indianapolis on Thursday, June 4, 2020, reads, "What is the proper procedure when you approach an unarmed black man?"
A sign seen at a protest in downtown Indianapolis on Thursday, June 4, 2020, reads, "What is the proper procedure when you approach an unarmed black man?"
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A sign at a demonstration in downtown Indianapolis on Thursday, June 4, 2020, reads, "Cops are not judge, jury, executioner."
A sign at a demonstration in downtown Indianapolis on Thursday, June 4, 2020, reads, "Cops are not judge, jury, executioner."
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A sign at a protest in downtown Indianapolis on Thursday, June 4, 2020, reads, "Racism is a pandemic."
A sign at a protest in downtown Indianapolis on Thursday, June 4, 2020, reads, "Racism is a pandemic."
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A sign at a protest in downtown Indianapolis on Thursday, June 4, 2020, reads, "Omg omg if I die I'm a legend." A sign to the right lists the names of people across the U.S. who have been killed.
A sign at a protest in downtown Indianapolis on Thursday, June 4, 2020, reads, "Omg omg if I die I'm a legend." A sign to the right lists the names of people across the U.S. who have been killed.
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A sign at a protest in downtown Indianapolis on Thursday, June 4, 2020, reads, "1,000 silent 'good' cops + 10 bad cops" equals "1,010 bad cops."
A sign at a protest in downtown Indianapolis on Thursday, June 4, 2020, reads, "1,000 silent 'good' cops + 10 bad cops" equals "1,010 bad cops."
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A woman in a "Jesus made me extra" T-shirt is interviewed at a protest in downtown Indianapolis on Thursday, June 4, 2020.
A woman in a "Jesus made me extra" T-shirt is interviewed at a protest in downtown Indianapolis on Thursday, June 4, 2020.
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A protester carries a sign with names of people killed to remember them, during protests downtown, Saturday, May 30, 2020.
A protester carries a sign with names of people killed to remember them, during protests downtown, Saturday, May 30, 2020.
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A golden retriever wears a sign that says, "Black Labs Matter," during protests downtown, Saturday, May 30, 2020.
A golden retriever wears a sign that says, "Black Labs Matter," during protests downtown, Saturday, May 30, 2020.
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A woman holds a sign outside her car window as protester march by during protests downtown, Saturday, May 30, 2020.
A woman holds a sign outside her car window as protester march by during protests downtown, Saturday, May 30, 2020.
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A protester holds up a sign at the Indiana War Memorial, Saturday, May 30, 2020.
A protester holds up a sign at the Indiana War Memorial, Saturday, May 30, 2020.
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A demonstrator holds up a sign reading "White silence is violence" on Monday, June 1, 2020, which is Day 4 of Indianapolis protests against police-involved killings of people of color, including George Floyd of Minneapolis.
A demonstrator holds up a sign reading "White silence is violence" on Monday, June 1, 2020, which is Day 4 of Indianapolis protests against police-involved killings of people of color, including George Floyd of Minneapolis.
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A volunteer updates a sign to indicate donations they have received for various causes at the event. Several hundred people paraded around the walkway at Fishers ’ Nickel Plate District amphitheater Monday, June 1, 2020.
A volunteer updates a sign to indicate donations they have received for various causes at the event. Several hundred people paraded around the walkway at Fishers’ Nickel Plate District amphitheater Monday, June 1, 2020.
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A demonstrator marches with a sign reading, " Love black lives like you love black culture, " at Fishers ’ Nickel Plate District amphitheater Monday, June 1, 2020.
A demonstrator marches with a sign reading," Love black lives like you love black culture," at Fishers’ Nickel Plate District amphitheater Monday, June 1, 2020.
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A marcher holds a sign reading, " Make racists catch the fade again, " during a demonstration at Fishers ’ Nickel Plate District amphitheater Monday, June 1, 2020.
A marcher holds a sign reading, "Make racists catch the fade again," during a demonstration at Fishers’ Nickel Plate District amphitheater Monday, June 1, 2020.
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Sidney Emerson, 22, holds signs during a protest on Monument Circle in downtown Indianapolis on Friday, May 29, 2020.
Sidney Emerson, 22, holds signs during a protest on Monument Circle in downtown Indianapolis on Friday, May 29, 2020.
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A demonstrator holds a sign with QR codes during a protest at Fishers ’ Nickel Plate District amphitheater Monday, June 1, 2020.
A demonstrator holds a sign with QR codes during a protest at Fishers’ Nickel Plate District amphitheater Monday, June 1, 2020.
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A demonstrator holds a sign that quotes George Floyd, " I can ' t breathe, " during a protest on Monument Circle in downtown Indianapolis on Friday, May 29, 2020.
A demonstrator holds a sign that quotes George Floyd, "I can't breathe," during a protest on Monument Circle in downtown Indianapolis on Friday, May 29, 2020.
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A demonstrator holds a sign reading, " All power to the people, " at a protest on Monument Circle in downtown Indianapolis on Friday, May 29, 2020.
A demonstrator holds a sign reading, "All power to the people," at a protest on Monument Circle in downtown Indianapolis on Friday, May 29, 2020.
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