Trudeau takes a knee at anti-racism rally

Trudeau takes a knee at anti-racism rally

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau joined thousands of demonstrators at an anti-racism protest in Ottawa on Friday, taking a knee in solidarity with people of color who have died from police brutality.

Trudeau, wearing a black mask and surrounded by bodyguards, made a surprise appearance at the "No justice = No peace" rally shortly after it began.

Trudeau took a knee alongside other protesters, a gesture used to protest against police brutality and the treatment of African-Americans by police.

Afterward, several people thanked Trudeau for kneeling.

Trudeau did not speak at the rally, but listened to the speeches, after which the protesters began a march to the U.S. Embassy and the prime minister returned to his office.