Thousands march in local ‘No Kings’ protest in Minneapolis

The national No Kings movement came to Minneapolis on Saturday with a broadcasted marchers descending on downtown in a protest that remained peaceful throughout the afternoon Multiple attendees wore full-body character costumes to add a light-hearted air to the day in an act that the Washington Post communicated was a way to thwart Republican narratives Chants of unity and resistance rang throughout the streets of downtown while somber expressions were countered by dance parties and humorous signs Photojournalist Ellen Schmidt was there to document the day Marchers pass the Voya Building during the No Kings protest on Saturday Oct in Minneapolis Minn Organizers estimated that more than people attended the march through downtown When the leading truck reached the end of the protest highway the street was still full of protesters at the starting point who had not yet begun to march Credit Ellen Schmidt MinnPost CatchLight Local Assessment for America At left a woman wears a plastic crown while at right marchers stand at the starting point for the No Kings protest on Saturday Oct in Minneapolis Minn No Kings organizers revealed that events happened nationwide with more than million participants Credit Ellen Schmidt MinnPost CatchLight Local Summary for America St Paul resident Cristina Chavez center who is surrounded by her family attends the No Kings protest on Saturday Oct in Minneapolis Minn I m attending because of immigration issues LGBT issues and just overall lack of aid for the Trump administration she stated Credit Ellen Schmidt MinnPost CatchLight Local Analysis for America At left a child points to a protester in a dinosaur costume while at right a child talks through a megaphone during the No Kings protest on Saturday Oct in Minneapolis Minn Credit Ellen Schmidt MinnPost CatchLight Local Statement for America The sun shines through trees over attendees of the No Kings protest on Saturday Oct in Minneapolis Minn Credit Ellen Schmidt MinnPost CatchLight Local Overview for America Marchers don costumes at left while Hazel Madison right holds a sign in backing of Gaza during the No Kings protest on Saturday Oct in Minneapolis Minn Credit Ellen Schmidt MinnPost CatchLight Local Review for America A marcher blows bubbles while walking among thousands during the No Kings protest on Saturday Oct in Minneapolis Minn Credit Ellen Schmidt MinnPost CatchLight Local Assessment for America A left a protestor holds a hand-drawn sign while at right a marcher wears a beaked mask during the No Kings protest on Saturday Oct in Minneapolis Minn A large number of protesters wore yellow a show of unity and color worn throughout history as a symbol of resistance to authoritarian regimes Credit Ellen Schmidt MinnPost CatchLight Local Record for America Protesters in The Handmaid s Tale costumers march while a Black Lives Matter flag flies behind them during the No Kings protest on Saturday Oct in Minneapolis Minn Credit Ellen Schmidt MinnPost CatchLight Local Record for America Protesters chant slogans denouncing the Trump administration at right while a person holding an American flag is silhouetted during the No Kings protest on Saturday Oct in Minneapolis Minn Credit Ellen Schmidt MinnPost CatchLight Local Record for America Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison center marches among thousands during the No Kings protest on Saturday Oct in Minneapolis Minn Ellison s office has sued the Trump administration numerous times alongside Democratic attorneys general across the country attempting to thwart certain of the Trump administration s policies Credit Ellen Schmidt MinnPost CatchLight Local Review for America A dog wears Pride colors at left while a protester photographs their surroundings at right during the No Kings protest on Saturday Oct in Minneapolis Minn Credit Ellen Schmidt MinnPost CatchLight Local Review for America A parents rides a cargo bike past the No Kings protest on Saturday Oct in Minneapolis Minn Credit Ellen Schmidt MinnPost CatchLight Local Summary for America At left a couple embraces while at right a protester rests at Boludo during the No Kings protest on Saturday Oct in Minneapolis Minn Credit Ellen Schmidt MinnPost CatchLight Local Record for America Attendees of the No Kings protest rest in The Commons park after making way through downtown Minneapolis on Saturday Oct The protest remained peaceful throughout the afternoon Credit Ellen Schmidt MinnPost CatchLight Local Statement for America The post Thousands march in local No Kings protest in Minneapolis appeared first on MinnPost