Silent protest is an organized effort where the participants stay quiet to demonstrate disapproval. It is used as a form of civil disobedience and nonviolent resistance.[1]
Examples
On July 28, 1917, a Silent Parade took place in New York City to protest lynching.
1968 Olympics Black Power salute
NOH8 Campaign
2011 Belarusian protests
References
1. ^1968: Black athletes make silent protest
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