SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) — With signs and megaphones in hand, nearly 2,000 people marched through the streets of downtown Savannah for the “No Kings” protest Saturday.
The event started in Thomas Square Park at 11 a.m. with speeches from several activists and representatives from local organizations. A march followed, ending at the Forsyth Park fountain. This was just one of several events in our area and across the country.
One of the founders of Coastal Georgia for Democracy, Kris Mecholsky, said the meaning behind the “No Kings” message is to present the simple idea to the Trump administration that they don’t want a king. Trish Brown was one of many to address the crowd. She quoted an episode from Black Mirror in her speech.
GALLERY: ‘No Kings’ protest in Savannah
“Get your tears out, your sadness, your angst. Get over your despair. Get off social media. The time for thoughts and prayers is over,” Brown said…