Very moving photographs

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A young boy in KKK robes sees his reflection in a riot shield held by an African-American state trooper.
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An East German soldier helps a little boy, who was separated from his family by the newly set up Berlin Wall, escape to the west after strict orders to not let anyone pass.
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During a protest in Brazil, an officer pleaded “Do not create episodes, please, not on my birthday.” A little while after, the protesters surprised him with a birthday cake!
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Civilians in Iran save and protect a wounded police officer after he was beaten by violent protesters.
A black teenager protects a white man who was thought to be a Klu Klux Klan member from an angry mob in 1996.
A black teenager protects a white man who was thought to be a Klu Klux Klan member from an angry mob in 1996.

These pictures are in several lists all over the internet – Reddit and Buzzfeed among them.  This list has some really nice ones. 

 

Author: Janet Carr

Fashion, beauty and animal loving language consultant from South Africa living in Stockholm, Sweden.

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  1. The comments on the original photos were very interresting to read. They gave away the state of decadence many people seem to unawares live in. Makes me sad I have to admit.

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