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PHOTOS: Faces, voices of Richmond’s two ‘No Kings’ protests

A child holding a sign that reads ‘I want to grow up in a democracy’ at RVA Indivisible’s ‘No Kings Freedom Fest’ in Monroe Park on March 28. It was one of two anti-Trump ‘No Kings’ demonstrations held in Richmond. Photos by Burke Loftus.

Burke Loftus, Staff Photographer
Andrew Kerley, Executive Editor

‘Freedom Fest’ at Monroe Park

A crowd of 5,500 filled the center of Monroe Park at RVA Indivisible’s ‘Freedom Fest’ — complete with art, music and anti-Trump activism.
Local artist Deau Eyes plays with her band.
Lt. Gov. Ghazala Hashmi speaks to the crowd during the Monroe Park demonstration on March 28.
A demonstrator writes a ‘We the people’ sign — referencing the preamble of the United States Constitution.

Rally and march at Kanawha Plaza

Demonstrators holding signs at the Kanawha Plaza ʻNo Kingsʼ protest, organized by 50501 Virginia, on March 28. Organizers estimated 3,000 people showed up to the rally and march. Photos by Andrew Kerley.

Antoni Szachowicz, one of 50501 Virginia’s lead organizers.
Members of the Richmond chapter for the Party for Socialism and Liberation wave Cuban, Venezuelan, Iranian and Palestinian flags.

A demonstrator dressed as Virtue, the Roman goddess and genius of the Commonwealth who is portrayed on the Virginia flag. The flag depicts Virtue standing over a king along with the words ‘sic semper tyrannis,’ meaning ‘thus to all tyrants.’ The demonstrator’s outfit is full of details — including a Palestinian keffiyeh.
A ‘Straw Hats’ Jolly Roger’ flag waves over the Kanawha Plaza demonstration. The flag, which originates from the famous anime ‘One Piece,’ has been seen at protests around the world as a symbol of resistance to tyranny.