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Photos: Thousands protest in Salt Lake City over death of George Floyd

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Jared Stanger
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June 2, 2020
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Globe photographer Jared Stanger has been following the anti-racism protests taking place in Salt Lake City. Browse his photos and read his op-ed on the events that have unfolded in Utah’s capital city in recent weeks.

June 6, 2020

Peaceful protest in Salt Lake City, June 6, 2020
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Sign reads "Power of love over love of power"
A rain-splattered cardboard sign rests on a bicycle at the protest held at the Utah State Capitol on June 6, 2020. (Jared Stanger)
Protesters wearing masks and raising fists
Protesters raise their fists while standing in the rain during a protest at the Utah State Capitol on June 6, 2020. (Jared Stanger)
Black Lives Matter sign covered in rain droplets
Protesters braved the elements during a peaceful demonstration at the Utah State Capitol on June 6, 2020. (Jared Stanger)
Sign reads "Show the rest of the footage"
A protester demands additional footage from the shooting of Bernardo Palacios Carbajal during a protest at the Utah State Capitol on June 6, 2020. (Jared Stanger)
Sign reads "Prosecute killer cops!"
A rain-covered protester shares their feelings with a decorated sign during a protest at the Utah State Capitol on June 6, 2020. (Jared Stanger)
Man in blue poncho holds eagle feathers in the air
A protester holds eagle feathers up for Bernardo Palacios Carbajal during a protest at the Utah State Capitol on June 6, 2020. (Jared Stanger)
Sign reads "Color is not a crime!"
Ink runs down the words of a protester's sign during a rain-filled protest at the Utah State Capitol on June 6, 2020. (Jared Stanger)
Protesters hold candles in glass jars
Protesters light candles in the rain during a demonstration against police brutality at the Utah State Capitol on June 6, 2020. (Jared Stanger)
Rain-soaked protesters hold flowers, candles and signs
Rain pours down on silent demonstrators during a protest against police brutality at the Utah State Capitol on June 6, 2020. (Jared Stanger)
Woman carries sign that reads "This better be the last time I protest this"
An unidentified protester uses a megaphone to talk to other demonstrators during a protest at the Utah State Capitol on June 6, 2020. (Jared Stanger)
Sign reads "How many more?"
Heavy rain causes ink from a sign to drip down a protester's arm during a protest against police brutality at the Utah State Capitol on June 6, 2020. (Jared Stanger)
Man carries cardboard sign that reads "It happens here too"
A male protester stands firm with his fist in the air as rain soaks him during a protest against police brutality at the Utah State Capitol on June 6, 2020. (Jared Stanger)
Heart-shaped sign that reads "Justice for Bernardo"
A protester carries a sign asking for justice in the police shooting of Bernardo Palacios Carbajal during a protest against police brutality at the Utah State Capitol on June 6, 2020. (Jared Stanger)
Protester wears a poncho while recording demonstration
A Black Lives Matter protester listens intently to a speaker at the Utah State Capitol on June 6, 2020. (Jared Stanger)
Black Lives Matter sign affixed to bicycle
A protester affixes a Black Lives Matter sign to their bicycle during a protest at the Utah State Capitol on June 6, 2020. (Jared Stanger)
Sign reads "Dont shoot"
Rain-soaked demonstrators stand in solidarity during a protest outside the Utah State Capitol on June 6, 2020. (Jared Stanger)
"Justice for Bernardo" poster covers street sign
Protesters use the rain to attach a message to a street sign near the Utah State Capitol on June 6, 2020. (Jared Stanger)
Two protesters wearing coats in the rain
Rain-soaked demonstrators stand in solidarity during a protest outside the Utah State Capitol on June 6, 2020. (Jared Stanger)
Black Lives Matter sign
Raindrops cover a Black Lives Matter sign during a protest outside the Utah State Capitol on June 6, 2020. (Jared Stanger)
Protester holding megaphone and umbrella
While holding an umbrella, a rain-soaked protester uses a megaphone to address the crowd during a protest at the Utah State Capitol on June 6, 2020. (Jared Stanger)
Sign reads "I promise to listen. To hear black voices. To read words written with black hands. To hear, to absorb! To learn! To talk with my white peers. To take responsibility. Take power in unity"
A protester carries a sign promising to support the black community during a protest at the Utah State Capitol on June 6, 2020. (Jared Stanger)
Rain-soaked protester carries several messages
A protester uses their umbrella to promote several messages against police brutality during a protest at the Utah State Capitol on June 6, 2020. (Jared Stanger)
Protester in t-shirt takes shelter under cardboard sign
A rain-soaked protester wearing a t-shirt holds his wilting sign above his head during a demonstration outside the Utah State Capitol on June 6, 2020. (Jared Stanger)
Black Lives Matter messages outside Utah State Capitol
Black Lives Matter supporters display their messages outside the Utah State Capitol on June 6, 2020. (Jared Stanger)
Protesters carrying signs with various messages
A crowd of people protesting police brutality begins to march away from the Utah State Capitol on June 6, 2020. (Jared Stanger)
Rain-soaked protesters march in solidarity
Hundreds of demonstrators march down a Salt Lake City street during a protest against police brutality on June 6, 2020. (Jared Stanger)
Flower wreath for Bernardo Palacios Carbajal
Protesters celebrate the life of Bernardo Palacios Carbajal during a vigil in Salt Lake City on June 6, 2020. (Jared Stanger)

Op-ed from June 2, 2020

This week, I have witnessed firsthand the power of demonstration. I have seen beautiful, constructive behavior from protesters and from police officers who want nothing more than to see the world as a better place and are striving to do their part.

I have seen the other end of the spectrum as well: emotions that have boiled over from lifetimes of not having your voice heard through peaceful action. This came out in many forms: mainly graffiti, hate speech, and destruction of public property.

I have seen police escalate peaceful situations through instigating and intimidation, and I have seen police deescalate problematic protesters hellbent on instigating violence. Through it all, I can see that the majority of people on both sides want essentially the same thing; to find a solution to a problem that plagues our black community: systematic racism, and police brutality.

These protests have brought the conversation to the forefront of our nation’s attention, and it is up to the people to stand up for what is right and be willing to see each other’s perspectives.

Be open to changing not only our opinions and world views, but change the system so we can all have a fair shake. Misconceptions from both opposing viewpoints, and an unwillingness by a small portion of both parties to talk openly and with an open mind, keep us from this goal.

The solution will never be black or white, but will be found as a grey tone somewhere in the middle — one that will take an extreme effort from our entire populace to find. I implore you to seek out positive solutions on whatever level you can, whether through the polls or by finding a way to use your talents to make the world a better place.

Here are photos from my firsthand experience and interactions with Salt Lake City protesters and the Salt Lake City Police Department. I hope they help you move towards the middle so we can come to a permanent solution to systematic injustice.


Editor’s note: The police-involved death of George Floyd sparked dozens of protests around the United States, including downtown Salt Lake City. Floyd, a 46-year-old African American man, died in police custody on May 25. Eyewitness video shows a Minneapolis police officer kneeling on Floyd’s neck for several minutes before Floyd lost consciousness. Floyd was unarmed.

Utah Against Police Brutality organized the May 30 protest, which initially started out peaceful. As the day progressed, several acts of vandalism occurred, including the burning of a Salt Lake City police vehicle. Globe photographer Jared Stanger witnessed the protests firsthand and captured numerous photos of the demonstrations. Click a photo below to open one of the daily galleries.

May 30, 2020

George Floyd protest in Salt Lake City, May 30
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Sign reads "Stop killin us"
Protesters display signs calling for an end to police brutality on Saturday, May 30, in Salt Lake City. (Jared Stanger)
Masked man with flowers
A masked man hands out flowers to protesters to spread peace and love during a demonstration against police brutality on Saturday, May 30, in Salt Lake City. (Jared Stanger)
Protesters raise fists
The protesters hold their fists up in solidarity during a demonstration against police violence Saturday, May 30, in Salt Lake City, Utah. (Jared Stanger)
Protesters wave rainbow flag
Perched on the capital steps, protesters listen intently to the speakers at a rally against police violence Saturday, May 30, in Salt Lake City. (Jared Stanger)
Protesters stand silent
The crowd takes a moment of silence in respect to those who have died to police brutality during a rally Saturday, May 30, in Salt Lake City. (Jared Stanger)
"No justice, no peace"
A protester checks his phone while on a light pole, while the crowd chants "No justice, no peace" during a demonstration against police brutality Saturday, May 30, in Salt Lake City. (Jared Stanger)
Sign reads "No More Killer Cops"
Protesters at the Utah State Capitol hold signs condemning police violence during a rally Saturday, May 30, in Salt Lake City. (Jared Stanger)
Protesters wearing face masks
Protester use their face masks to push their message against police violence during a rally at the Utah State Capitol on Saturday, May 30. (Jared Stanger)
Sign reads "No more murder"
Demonstrators walk down the steps of the Utah State Capitol and back toward downtown Salt Lake City during a protest on Saturday, May 30. (Jared Stanger)
Rainbow flag with "no excuses"
A man walks down from the Utah State Capitol carrying a rainbow flag printed with messages during a protest against police violence on Saturday, May 30. (Jared Stanger)
Sign reads "Justice for George"
Former SLCC Graduate of Excellence Whitney Van Alfen marches from the Utah State Capitol down State Street towards the police headquarters with her homemade sign on Saturday, May 30. (Jared Stanger)
Sign reads "You were mad when Kaepernick took a knee, but not when a cop took a knee on George Floyd's neck??"
A young man brandishes a sign during a protest against police violence on Saturday, May 30, in Salt Lake City. (Jared Stanger)
Young man spreads a message through spray paint
A young man tags the Salt Lake City Public Safety Building with the phrase "I can't breathe" during a protest against police brutality on Saturday, May 30. (Jared Stanger)
Pleading for peace
A woman uses a megaphone to ask the crowd to stay peaceful during a protest against police violence Saturday, May 30, in Salt Lake City. (Jared Stanger)
Sign reads "Latinos juntos y unidos we stand with you BLM"
A protester proudly displays his support for Black Lives Matter during a protest against police violence on Saturday, May 30, in Salt Lake City. (Jared Stanger)
Sign reads "Hands up, don't shoot"
A woman displays her sign as demonstrators attend a protest against police brutality on Saturday, May 30, in Salt Lake City. (Jared Stanger)
Sign reads "I want to make it home alive too"
A woman displays her sign as protesters chant "I can't breathe" during a protest against police violence on Saturday, May 30, in Salt Lake City. (Jared Stanger)
Two shirtless young men raise fists
Two young men raise their fists in solidarity during a protest against police brutality on Saturday, May 30, in Salt Lake City. (Jared Stanger)
Police car flipped over
A skateboarder decides where to hit the Salt Lake City police vehicle moments after it is overturned during a protest against police violence Saturday, May 30, in Salt Lake City. (Jared Stanger)
Woman stands on a cop car
A woman poses for a picture atop the overturned Salt Lake City police vehicle during a protest against police brutality on Saturday, May 30. (Jared Stanger)
Police vehicle on fire
A woman is caught up in the excitement of the burning Salt Lake City police vehicle during a protest against police violence on Saturday, May 30. (Jared Stanger)
Protesters watch burning car
Two women with assault-style weapons and tactical gear watch the burning Salt Lake City police vehicle during a protest against police violence on Saturday, May 30. (Jared Stanger)
Protesters watch burning car
Two women with assault-style weapons and tactical gear watch the burning Salt Lake City police vehicle during a protest against police violence on Saturday, May 30. (Jared Stanger)
Fuel tank explodes
A fireball comes from the rear of the burning Salt Lake City police vehicle car as the fuel tank is exposed to the flames during a protest against police brutality on Saturday, May 30. (Jared Stanger)
Protesters watch burning car
Bystanders watch as the flipped Salt Lake City police vehicle continues to burn during a protest against police violence on Saturday, May 30. (Jared Stanger)
Police car aflame
The crowd loses interest in the burning Salt Lake City police vehicle during a protest against police violence on Saturday, May 30. (Jared Stanger)
Sign reads "Polynesians for Black Lives Matter"
A woman carrying a sign supporting Black Lives Matter looks at what's left of the smoldering Salt Lake City police vehicle during a protest against police brutality on Saturday, May 30. (Jared Stanger)
Protesters build a blockade
Protesters take benches from a nearby park and use them to block a downtown Salt Lake City intersection on Saturday, May 30. (Jared Stanger)
Exploding scooter
The crowd runs away as batteries from ride-share scooters thrown into the fire begin to explode during a protest against police violence Saturday, May 30, in Salt Lake City. (Jared Stanger)
Smiley face in broken glass
Broken windows in the shape of a smiley face at the Salt Lake City Justice Court during a protest against police violence Saturday, May 30. (Jared Stanger)

May 29, 2020

George Floyd protest in Salt Lake City, May 29
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Black Lives Matter written on cardboard box
A protester carries a handmade "Black Lives Matter" sign Friday, May 29, in Salt Lake City. Several dozen individuals assembled to protest the police-involved death of George Floyd. (Jared Stanger)
Sign reads "Standing in solidarity with Minneapolis"
A masked protester carries a sign Friday, May 29, in Salt Lake City. Several dozen individuals assembled to protest the police-involved death of George Floyd, an African American. (Jared Stanger)
Sign reads "End police brutality!"
A protester carries a handmade sign Friday, May 29, in Salt Lake City. Several dozen individuals assembled to protest the police-involved death of 46-year-old African American man, George Floyd. (Jared Stanger)
Sign reads "End police cover-ups"
A masked protester carries a sign Friday, May 29, in Salt Lake City. Several dozen individuals assembled to protest police violence after George Floyd, an African American man, died in police custody in Minneapolis. (Jared Stanger)
Sign reads "We live in a world where trained cops can panic and act on impuse, but untrained civilians must remain calm with a gun in their face! BLM"
A masked protester carries a sign Friday, May 29, in Salt Lake City. The demonstration arose in response to the death of George Floyd, an African American man who died in police custory in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Jared Stanger)
Protesters carry signs in downtown Salt Lake City
Multiple protestors carry signs condemning police brutality Friday, May 29, in Salt Lake City. George Floyd, an African American, died in police custody in Minneapolis on May 25. (Jared Stanger)
Sign reads "Jail Killer COPS! JUSTICE NOW!"
A sign condemning police violence on display Friday, May 29, in Salt Lake City. Protesters spoke out against the death of George Floyd, who died in police custody May 25 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Jared Stanger)
Young protester wearing mask
A young female protester checks her phone during a protest Friday, May 29, in Salt Lake City. The demonstration came in response to the police-involved death of George Floyd. (Jared Stanger)
Young woman shouting out of car window
An African American woman chants with other protesters while leaning out of a car window during a protest Friday, May 29, in Salt Lake City. George Floyd, 46, died in police custody May 25 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Jared Stanger)
Woman holds lit candle and "Black Lives Matter" sign
A masked protester holds a candle and a "Black Lives Matter" sign during a demonstration against police violence Friday, May 29, in Salt Lake City. (Jared Stanger)
Sign reads "Standing in solidarity with Minneapolis"
Natasha Cadet demonstrates against the killing of George Floyd on May 29, 2020, in Salt Lake City. Floyd, a Black man, died while in police custody on Memorial Day in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Jared Stanger)
Signs read "I can't breathe" and "Justice for George Floyd"
Two masked protesters carry signs and candles during a protest against police violence on Friday, May 29, in Salt Lake City. George Floyd, an African American, died in Minneapolis police custody on May 25. (Jared Stanger)
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