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No Kings Protest Returns to Charlotte

A large group of protesters march through Uptown Charlotte during the No Kings demonstration, holding signs with messages about democracy, justice, and opposition to the Trump cabinet.

The second No Kings protest took place in Charlotte on Saturday, October 18, joining demonstrations happening in cities across the country. The event, held from 10 a.m. to noon, drew protesters to First Ward Park, where speakers addressed the crowd before a march through Uptown.


Speakers included Reed Galen, co-founder of The Lincoln Project, and Sharon Dove, an immigration lawyer based in Gastonia. Both spoke before the march began, addressing issues that motivated the protest and calling attention to concerns with the Trump cabinet.


Protesters hold signs and banners at the No Kings protest in Charlotte, with messages including ‘Free Palestine’ and ‘Defend Democracy’ during the nationwide day of demonstrations.

After the speeches, protesters began their route through the city. The march started in First Ward Park, moved past the Spectrum Center, continued down Tryon Street past the Bank of America building, and returned to the park where it began.


Many participants carried handmade signs and chanted as they moved through Uptown. Among the most repeated chants were “No hate, no fear, immigrants are welcome here,” “Hey hey! Ho ho! Donald Trump has got to go,” and “When democracy is under attack, what do we do? Stand up! Fight back!”


Protesters gather in Charlotte carrying signs and flags during the No Kings march on October 18, part of coordinated protests held across the United States.

Saturday’s event marked the second time the No Kings protest has been held in Charlotte. With similar demonstrations organized nationwide, it was part of a larger day of coordinated action. Early estimates by the Charlotte Observer show that nearly 7000 people attended todays protest. The protest ended without incident.



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