Judith Mbuyi, 24, from Blakelaw, Newcastle, came to the #BLM protest with her brother Johnny, 27, because she is wanting to improve the future for black women.

This speaker said: “Educate your friends, educate your family.”

A speaker at the #BLM protest in #Newcastle said: “We are the generation that are going to make the change.”

The atmosphere is great at the #BLM gathering in Newcastle. A band has got the peaceful protest off to an exciting start.

This band has got the day off to a great start. Organisers said they wanted the #BLM gathering to be “family friendly” and not the ugly scenes that took place last week.

Ellie Lloyd and Alice Durkin, both 17, have travelled from Darlington to be at the #BLM protest at #Newcastle #TimesSquare. Ellie said:”we came to show our support and solidarity”

Yanus added:”It’s a pity the council said don’t come. I can’t see the difference between people coming here or people going shopping. But hey, we’re here today and we’re going to have a good time.”

Yanus said: “It is fantastic that so many have come down, and what is great as well is that people are keeping their social distance”

Organiser, Yanus Bakhsh, with North East Against Racism,is delighted with the turnout at the #BLM protest. He says he is pleased people are having a great time as they show solidarity.

Between 300 and 400 have turned up at the #BLM protest at #Newcastle #TimeSquare where the sun is shining. All is peaceful.

Black and white #BLM protestors stood side by side at #Newcastle # Time Square.

More and more people are showing up at the #BLM protest. Organisers are playing music and say they want a peaceful day.

Thoughtful provoking signs have been brought to the #BLM protest

Bob Marley’s ‘Get Up, Stand Up’ is being played at the #Newcastle #BLM protest at #TimeSquare

Young and old join the #BLM protest. ‘No Justice no peace’ their sign says.

A ‘Black is Beauty’ plaque is brought to the #BLM protest

Protesters gather at #Newcastle #TimeSquare to support the #BLM movement

Organise Yanus thanks people for showing up today and give themselves a clap for being there.

Organiser Yanus says he wants today to be a “positive and peaceful protest” at the #BLM gathering at #Newcastle #TimesSquare

Yanua Bakhsk, an organiser of the BLM protest, is making sure social distancing will take place during today’s gathering.