‘A shadow’ of the celebration
Protestors demonstrate their discontent with the way the nation is handling it's southern border
Before the parade festivities officially began, a small group of protesters demonstrated their discontent with the nation’s handling of its southern border. Dressed in black and hoisting signs with …
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‘A shadow’ of the celebration
Protestors demonstrate their discontent with the way the nation is handling it's southern border
Before the parade festivities officially began, a small group of protesters demonstrated their discontent with the nation’s handling of its southern border. Dressed in black and hoisting signs with the names of children who have died while in US custody, they began marching down Hope St. at 9 am, receiving both cheers of support and jeers of resentment as they went.
“We want to let Rhode Island know that we’re angry, what’s going on, we’re not proud of what’s going on, and we’re not going to stay quiet,” said Lauren Bothier, the group’s organizer.
They remained gathered downtown for the rest of the celebration, standing silently as the parade festivities marched past and reminding everyone, Ms. Bothier said, that the country could be doing much better.
“We’re just here to serve as a shadow of the nation’s celebration.”
