These Captivating Photos Show Kids Fighting For A Better Future

They made their presence known at Black Lives Matter protests everywhere.

This past week, photographers have captured some truly powerful moments of protesters standing in solidarity with Alton Sterling, Philando Castile and other victims of police brutality across the country. Among the most moving photos, though, are of the children of the movement.

Their presence at these rallies is inspiring and offers a much needed dose of hope.

Here are some of the most compelling photos from the past week’s rallies.

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A boy sits near messages written in chalk as demonstrators protesting the shooting death of Philando Castile gather in front of the police department in St Anthony, Minnesota, on July 10, 2016.
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Children and adults protest in St. Paul, Minnesota on July 9, 2016.

#blacklivesmatter

A photo posted by Mary K Weinhagen (@ambassadorofplay) on

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People take part in a protest against the killing of Alton Sterling, Philando Castile and in support of Black Lives Matter during a march along Manhattan's streets in New York on July 8, 2016.
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J'Adore Herbert, 5, center is seen during a protest on Saturday, July 9, 2016 in Washington, DC.

yes, it does. #blacklivesmatter

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Devina Moore and family at the July 7, 2016 protest outside the Minnesota Governor's Mansion in St. Paul.

black is beautiful

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