Toronto Police Chief Mark Saunders took to his knee and joined anti-racism protestors marching for equality and in support of George Floyd, who was killed by U.S. police.

Saunders, and a few officers, took part in a march on June 5 in downtown Toronto. Another march decrying racism will take place on June 6.

“My Command and I met protesters today and we took a knee,” the Chief said on Twitter. “We see you and we are listening.”

Toronto’s first Black police Chief told protestors we are living through a historic period.

“We are in a moment of time that will change the course of history,” Saunders said. “Not only our history as the Toronto Police Service or law enforcement but as a society in Canada and North America.’

Many in our community have taken to social media to express support for U.S. protestors who have been demonstrating, and clashing with police, for almost two weeks since Floyd was killed by a Minneapolis cop.

Local artist Amanda Cotton shared online a beautiful sketch she composed of Floyd, which was shared by many residents.

“This was sketched last Friday with a very heavy heart and many tears shed as a tribute to him and all others suffering through this time,” Cotton explained. “I was humbled and heartbroken by the tragic death the world got to witness.”

Adrianna Tansek says the sketch paid a “nice tribute” to Floyd.

“.. there is no other time than now that the human race need to come together and unite as one,” she Tweeted.

Resident Elena Fiorenza says the artwork can be sold to help raise money for a GoFundMe page set up to help his daughter.

Many other sites and pages have popped up on social media in support of the Floyd family.

Some area residents have even taken to compiling a list of Black-owned businesses to patronize in light of the systemic racism, which they say, are faced by some.