We Challenged Photographers To Capture The Most Beautiful Anti-Racism Moments (48 Pics)

Location: New York, USA

"It's great to see how we have been united in these difficult times to show unity and support. People were cheering the protest from there balconies. You could feel the energy of New York."

@nodar (Russia)

Location: Colorado, USA

@josephrrouse (USA)

Location: Accra, Ghana

"It is important to show how strong we are when we stand together to fight racism. We need to raise a common flag for Africa toward peace and equality everywhere we go."

@titandel (Ghana)

Location: Vigo, Spain

"When injustice becomes law, and resistance becomes duty."

@ayeshots (Spain)

Location: Bhopal, India

"In many cultures around the world, the concept of beauty is very much focused on the melanin in our skin. In India, the skin tone often defines success, social rank, and the ability to find work or a spouse."

@neeranjali (India)

Location: Salamanca, España

"Germain arrived in Spain with big dreams. Immigrant teachers play a critical role in our children's education."

@victoryno53 (Spain)

Location: Grand Forks, North Dakota

"Supporters rest their hands on Shannelle Thompson as she speaks at a protest in support of justice for George Floyd and ending systemic racism in the United States. Shannelle Thompson organized and lead a march in the small North Dakota town of Grand Forks. Over 500 people were estimated to have attended. Marchers walked through the small downtown streets chanting "No justice, no peace," "Black Lives Matter," and more, stopping along the way to allow city leaders and other marchers to speak and express their support."

@rileyhallaway (USA)

Location: Fresno, USA

"There was a mix of frustration, hope, excitement, and fear."

@tracyg123 (USA)

Location: Akure, Nigeria

"The photo actually depicts the level of suffering amongst blacks. Racism is not just White against Black. It is what differentiates us and serves as a tool of oppression towards one another."

@adiel_adedorijesu (Nigeria)

Location: Stuttgart, Germany

"We need to keep pushing forward for more human rights and equality for all. Where is the love for the people? Don’t blame and hate each other. Let us start hand in hand to build a better world! Without racism and social justice. Stand up and join us to revolutionize the world!"

@ricardo_exposure (Germany)

Location: London, United Kingdom

"I wanted to convey the emotions of being overwhelmed by mental illness. My project aimed to showcase mental illness from a black young girl perspective. In today’s world, one can argue that mental illness is twice as hard on black bodies. Due to the added impact of racism, black people are faced with twice the trouble- those born with inherited mental illness into a world where discrimination due to the colour of one's skin is ingrained. This is an autoportrait of myself and my struggle with OCD and ADHD."

@latoyafits (UK)

Location: California State Capitol Museum, Sacramento, United States

"We have the power to change the world by being united as one. These women expressed how they feel in their posters and I felt compelled to share their messages through the power of photography. Women's rights are human rights, diversity is celebrated, love is love, and black lives matter to all of us."

@bachir01 (USA)

Location: Lawrence, USA

"This image was aimed at bringing people together to stand for a special cause: women empowerment. However, a well-told story yesterday can serve a pressing issue today. During times like this in the US, where racial tension still exists, this image resonates with a lot of people. It is important for all of us to come together and stand up against any form of injustice. As a Ghanaian-American photographer based in the US, I have had my own fair share of racism. But through Christ, I have risen up this kind of injustice. I am a believer in building lasting relationships and with these relationships, we can begin opening up for conversations and begin healing. There is hope for anyone whose thinking is flawed."

@denelsonsphotography (USA)

Location: Langa, South Africa

@frenchclichephotography (South Africa)

Location: Ivory Coast

"I took this photo to express this stigma that affects us all."

@sirfriedwil (Ivory Coast)

Location: Cumberland, USA

@april_rose (USA)

Location: Bayonne, USA

"All of our stories are powerful: words are power. A photo has been said to be worth a thousand words. How could I possibly capture this moment with the correct combination of letters? Above all else, this is a story of humanity. This photo is a symbol for anyone who has ever loved. My seven-year-old son made this sign with his father, a moment that is pivotal in his life, even if he doesn’t quite grasp it yet. I am white. Mateo’s father is Puerto Rican and Black. His uncle and his grandmom are black. My mother is Sicilian. The list of ancestry is deeply diverse and I am proud. My son is a representation of many races and backgrounds. His entire family, above labels and origins, is full of love. This photograph represents the injustice of our world and all of the humans that have been scarred by a loss that should never have happened. It stands for all of the unspoken deaths each day in our world. It shouts for the names that we do not know, and for the families that cry unheard tears."

@_lanaya_ (USA)

Location: Norfolk, United States

@shimul (USA)

Location: Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain

"I believe that, following the murder of George Floyd, people have become more aware that we should all be equal, no matter the skin color."

@patxobaraka (Spain)

Location: Vienna, Austria

"It was the first protest after the corona lockdown, I wanted to show the positive energy of 50,000 people peacefully fighting and standing strong together."

@seplb (Austria)