Two protesters conversing in front of the capitol building. (Lex Chavez/Radio 1190)
Army Veteran holding an American flag outside the Denver capitol building. (Lex Chavez/Radio 1190)
Protester in the street holding a “Staying silent in time of injustice is privilege” sign.
Mother and daughter holding an American flag with “immigrants built this nation” written on it. (Lex Chavez/Radio 1190)
Crowd of protesters on the Denver capitol building stairs. (Lex Chavez/Radio 1190)
Young boy holding up a “We Will Rise” sign. (Lex Chavez/Radio 1190)
Three protesters on the capitol lawn holding a “We Are The People Too” sign. (Lex Chavez/Radio 1190)
One protester in a crowd holding up a “Defend freedom, Defend education, Defend science, Defend immigrants” sign. (Lex Chavez/Radio 1190)
A family protesting outside of the Denver capitol building. (Lex Chavez/Radio 1190)
A marcher walking while holding a “Respect existence or expect resistance” sign. (Lex Chavez/Radio 1190)
Stanchion outside capitol building with “united we stand” written in gold marker. (Lex Chavez/Radio 1190)
Protestor holding a flag with “support immigrants” on it. (Lex Chavez/Radio 1190)
Protestor holding a sign advocating for teachers protecting students against ICE and school shootings. (Lex Chavez/Radio 1190)
Crowd of marchers on the street in front of the Denver capitol building. (Lex Chavez/Radio 1190)
On Wednesday Feb. 5, the walk to the Denver capitol building was accompanied by the steady beating of a drum. Hundreds of people crowded the front steps; and hundreds more on the lawn. The streets were lined with groups of protestors chanting various slogans such as “Hey hey, ho ho, ICE has got to go!” Local law enforcement had set up clear boundaries to redirect downtown traffic, ensuring a clear route for the marchers. There was plenty of diversity among those protesting. The crowd members ranged from longtime immigrant rights activists to high school students finding their voices for the first time.
There is strength in numbers. That strength was palpable at the capitol building. There were signs that were being thrusted into the air that relayed clear messages of the frustration and outrage felt toward the U.S. government. Many broadcast their opinions on immigration, LGBTQ+ rights, and their overall aversion for the current U.S. President, Donald Trump, and Tesla CEO, Elon Musk. Perhaps the most inspiring aspect of the protest was how many people that were willing to talk to Radio 1190 reporters and even more that proudly held up their signs to be photographed.
