With so much attention going toward images of destruction and chaos, acts of kindness and positivity gets overlooked and overshadowed.
There have been many images of protesters standing together in solidarity, praying, cleaning-up the community and having peaceful interactions with each other and law enforcement officials.
Check out these images from Baltimore taken days after Freddie Gray’s funeral that show the city of Baltimore in a positive light.
We can’t ignore what is happening to communities in Baltimore, but we can take a minute to shed light on some of the more positive and uplifting moments coming from the city.
Young boy handing out water
This kid is the Baltimore I know. This needs more media attention. #PeaceInBaltimore #charmcity pic.twitter.com/RAdreotwfk
— Gina Geppi (@BmoreBacheloret) April 28, 2015
MJ impersonator trying to ease tension
Michael Jackson question. Many ask where MJ music was coming from during protest. Answer. VIDEO #BaltimoreRiots pic.twitter.com/0z5yZGfXbN
— Shomari Stone (@shomaristone) April 28, 2015
This young man making sure the CNN reporter gets his facts straight…
When a motherfucker trying to tell your business and you wanna make sure they tell it right. pic.twitter.com/h1rmvNBviy
— April’s Fool (@TMikaMouse) April 27, 2015
Two men hold hands in prayer
A protester making sure others remain peaceful
They not showing this on the news https://t.co/oUPk2ItvC1
— Rastakid25 (@Let_Me_Work) April 27, 2015
Young black males standing in solidarity and singing
Show this on @CNN. pic.twitter.com/pHFJNTmnfU
— Melech E. M. Thomas (@MelechT) April 28, 2015
Citizens of Baltimore cleaning their streets
Citizens cleaning up Baltimore. Rec and Parks crews now helping. #Baltimore pic.twitter.com/pEekSBZVAz
— Aaron Gilchrist (@nbcaaron) April 28, 2015
Young students who wish they didn’t have to miss school
“It was disappointing, I missed a day of education because of this” 18 yr old Asia on school being closed #Baltimore pic.twitter.com/WqrRYwzEgl
— Megan Specia (@meganspecia) April 28, 2015
Gang members and members of the Nation of Islam coming together
Bloods+Crips+Nation of Islam coming together to fight against police brutality. #Baltimore pic.twitter.com/6cD3wko586
— Chels (@BEautifully_C) April 26, 2015