7 Positive Moments You Missed From the #BaltimoreUprising

If you have been conscious over the past few days, chances are you’ve seen coverage of the unrest in Baltimore. You’ve probably seen images of destroyed police cars, and watched pundits shame the “unruly youths” who have acted in a “disrespectful manner”.

These reports focused on the negative. Reported by people who were looking to instill shock, they focused on the dozens who chose violence, rather than the hundreds who didn’t. While there were many moments of violence, there were just as many moments of the Baltimore community coming together in positive ways.

3. There were non-violent protests



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@TalibKweli

RT @sickflo100mad: @TalibKweli @justinwedes This should have made the front page ofThe #BaltimoreSun #FreddieGray
8:57 AM - 26 Apr 2015

4. There were non-violent protesters preventing acts of violence





MolotovFlicker @MolotovFlicker

Plenty of Freddie Gray protestors attempted to quell the violence yesterday. This woman tried to protect cop cars.
10:04 AM - 26 Apr 2015 · Baltimore, MD, United States

5. There were different gangs coming together to call for peace



KIING C.A.M. @KillaCAM_Ceezy

United We Stand To Help Our People... #crips #bloods #gangs #Unity #PeacefulProtest #Baltimore #strength
2:58 PM - 28 Apr 2015

6. And different races



Bipartisan Report @Bipartisanism

Remember. You don't have to be black to feel outraged. #BaltimoreUprising #BaltimoreRiots
1:01 AM - 29 Apr 2015

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