In a place where many expressed their concerns for the state of the world, there were still fleeting moments of smiles, communion and dancing. Music and instruments were the choice of peaceful weaponry as a form of resistance at the “No Kings” protest in Downtown Riverside on Oct. 18. While culture was displayed through line dancing, protest signs and native instruments.
Many were loud and proud about their heritage as you saw several different flags waving throughout the streets including American, Mexican, Israeli and Norwegian flags.
Protest signs showcased the significance of culture with phrases such as “Jews for democracy.” Many displayed signs related to the pressures from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) about being immigrants themselves, with one attendee wearing an alien mask holding a sign that said “I’m an alien. Deport me.”
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