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Hundreds of people filled the streets of the Mission neighborhood, known as the Latino heart of San Francisco, on Saturday to participate in the so-called “Day of Resistance.” This mobilization was the first organized protest against the president-elect. Donald Trump, who will take office next Monday, January 20.
Since 11 a.m., a diverse crowd made up of Latinos, African Americans, Asians and people from other communities gathered at the corner of 24th and Bryant streets. Among banners and slogans such as “Organized migrants will not be deported””, protesters raised their voices against the anti-immigrant policies promised by Trump during his campaign.
The march continued down 24th Street to the iconic Dolores Park, where a community festival was held. This event was marked by speeches, music and activities that sought not only to denounce threats to migrant communities, but also to inform and empower undocumented people.
“An informed people is a prepared people. In this country, all people have rights, and we are going to defend them,” declared one of the organizers from a microphone in front of the crowd. An urgent call was also made for migrants to learn how to act if confronted by the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
With this protest, San Francisco remains a bastion of resistance against possible mass deportation policies that may be implemented by the new federal administration. With messages of unity and solidarity, the participants emphasized that they will not allow fear or threats to destroy the community fabric that characterizes the city.
Organizers of the “Day of Resistance” stressed that this demonstration, which takes place just two days before Trump is sworn in as president, is a reaffirmation of the commitment of local communities to protect human rights and defend working families who have contributed to the development of the country.
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