Black People Have Noticeably Been Missing at Anti-Trump Protests — Here’s Why

Nationwide — Anti-Trump protests across the U.S. have drawn large, mostly white crowds — but some are asking why more Black protesters aren’t showing up. Despite this, Black leaders stress that the community is still actively opposing the Trump administration, just not through traditional marches.According to the Chicago Sun-Times, recent nationwide protests were dominated by older, white participants. In Chicago, where nearly 30% of the population is Black, many question the low turnout from Black residents at these events. But activists argue that a lack of visible participation doesn’t mean the community isn’t involved.

LaTosha Brown, co-founder of Black Votes Matter, emphasized, “I think there’s a false narrative that because they don’t see us in the street means we aren’t working. That’s not the case.”

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