Hundreds gather at Nathan Phillips Square for anti-Trump rally
Posted November 13, 2016 5:24 pm.
Last Updated November 13, 2016 7:13 pm.
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About 300 protesters have gathered outside city hall in a rally against U.S. president-elect Donald Trump.
According to the group’s Facebook page, the theme of the protest is “Make Racists Afraid Again” and the goal is to show “solidarity with those who will be affected by the most recent change in leadership in the United States.”
“Folks are feeling unsafe, threatened, and unwelcome in a place whose population has just demonstrated how little it cares,” the page states. “Hate crimes have begun, and people are already feeling the effects of this presidency; if this doesn’t sit right with you, you’re not alone. Stand with us, and show those affected that they are loved, cared for, and supported.”
Protesters gathered at Nathan Phillips Square at 4 p.m. on Sunday and then made their way to the U.S. consulate on University Avenue.
Marchers are now in front of the US Consulate @CityNews pic.twitter.com/QTkkgIYpB9
— Faiza (@CityFaizaAmin) November 13, 2016
"I Believe that we will win" anti-trump demonstrators chanting in front of the US Consulate @CityNews pic.twitter.com/RkPDPrbWSc
— Faiza (@CityFaizaAmin) November 13, 2016
Drums and chants as the Anti-Trump rally arrived to the front steps of the US Consulate in #Toronto. @CityNews @CityFaizaAmin pic.twitter.com/02bXqGx3Ey
— Tony Fera (@tonyfera1) November 13, 2016
This isn’t the only planned anti-Trump rally in the city.
Another is planned for next Saturday. As many as 2,000 people are expected to attend.
