Local businesses took to social media and to their own storefronts to support Black Lives Matter, even if it meant adding messages to their boarded up windows. Instagram accounts blacked out on Tuesday in a sign of solidarity, and some apartment buildings joined in as well. At Laughing Man, ask for chalk and you can add your own message of support.

 

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Nelson Mandela

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My thoughts and prayers to the Floyd family. My thoughts and prayers to all those who have been oppressed for hundreds of years. My thoughts and prayers to all those who don’t understand how wrong this all this and how change needs to happen. Stay safe everyone.

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We call on our DDF community to join us at this time, not only to continue to embrace our values of love, support and inclusion, but to work harder and do better. Support @naacp_ldf. #blacklivesmatter #wesupportyou #teachlovenothate. Image: @superniceletters

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???? #blackouttuesday

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