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Protesters in Palo Alto Masked Up and Close Together

by Racism is a Dire Health Threat
On May 31 protesters spurred by the murder of George Floyd wore masks of many varieties, but social distancing was difficult. When asked about the 6 feet rule, some said they hadn't noticed how close they were to fellow demonstrators. Others said racism is a dire health threat that demands protest.
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Gathered together, well within 6 feet of one another, protesters angry about George Floyd's murder attended a protest at the intersection of Galvez/Embarcadero and El Camino Real at the entrance to Stanford University.

No one was quite sure who called the protest, but word spread quickly. Some said they saw a flyer on instagram. Others said they heard from friends. Almost to a one, people sported masks. DSA, Democratic Socialists of America, posted a flyer nearby urging people to donate to a bail fund for arrested demonstrators.

6 feet distance from one another was clearly difficult to maintain. When asked about the 6 feet rule, some said they hadn't noticed how close they were to fellow demonstrators. Others said racism is a dire health threat that demands protest and it was "worth the risk."
§Demo Was Loud and there were lots of Honks from passing cars
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§"Get out of your Tesla and Do Something" Sign
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§Stanford Sign in the Distance
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§This Young Lady Made Her Own Sign
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§Lined Up Along the El Camino
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§White Silence is Violence
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§Side by Side
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§Protestors Were on All 4 Corners
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At one point demonstrators were packed tightly under the Stanford Sign seen here across the way.
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