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wildeyed

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5. The protests are diverse.
Sun Sep 25, 2016, 07:34 AM
Sep 2016

Majority black, but not by much. Immigrant community is showing up. Many, many white protesters and organizers are involved. LGBTQ has been a notable presence, particular genderqueer. What is interesting to me is how young the median age is and how few of the organizers I actually know. Often, when I go to political events, it seems like I already know everybody. It's the same 20-30 people over and over. It is great to see young people stepping up into leadership positions.

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Today in Charlotte [View all] wildeyed Sep 2016 OP
White guy expressing solidarity. K & R BootinUp Sep 2016 #1
Good keep up the heat gopiscrap Sep 2016 #2
Stay peaceful, people. mountain grammy Sep 2016 #3
I am happy for every Coolest Ranger Sep 2016 #4
The protests are diverse. wildeyed Sep 2016 #5
Thank you, wildeyed, for being there and the photos. Kind of Blue Sep 2016 #6
Black lives matter. Jail for cops who murder people. StrictlyRockers Sep 2016 #7
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