Thousands of people took to the streets Saturday for “No Kings” protests in Louisville, including a large demonstration along Frankfort Avenue that organizers say grew out of conversations among women living at the Masonic Homes.Nearly 2,000 people attended the Frankfort Avenue protest, where many said they were motivated not only by current events but by concern for the future.“I only have a few more years on Earth,” said Edie Rein, a resident of Masonic Homes. “We’re fighting to keep the country for our future generations. Absolutely. That’s what all of us old people are doing.”The demonstrations came after President Donald Trump announced war against Iran, an issue that weighed heavily on many in attendance.“Our issue is there’s a war. There’s an immigration issue,” said Janet Greenle. “It’s very frightening to me personally. It’s very frightening.”The Frankfort Avenue gathering was not the only protest in the city. Earlier in the day, another demonstration formed at Metro Hall, drawing another large crowd. Across Louisville, protesters raised concerns about a range of issues, including abortion rights, immigration and the economy. U.S. Rep. Morgan McGarvey was also among those seen in attendance. “The income that I have with the rising prices on food and medicine and gas and utility, it’s like, I’m struggling and trying to make ends meet,” Elondra Johnson said. “Everything going up, but paychecks going down, and it’s just not right. It’s not fair.”From retirees to younger demonstrators, protesters said they came out in hopes of pushing for change and making their voices heard.
Thousands of people took to the streets Saturday for “No Kings” protests in Louisville, including a large demonstration along Frankfort Avenue that organizers say grew out of conversations among women living at the Masonic Homes.
Nearly 2,000 people attended the Frankfort Avenue protest, where many said they were motivated not only by current events but by concern for the future.
“I only have a few more years on Earth,” said Edie Rein, a resident of Masonic Homes. “We’re fighting to keep the country for our future generations. Absolutely. That’s what all of us old people are doing.”
The demonstrations came after President Donald Trump announced war against Iran, an issue that weighed heavily on many in attendance.
“Our issue is there’s a war. There’s an immigration issue,” said Janet Greenle. “It’s very frightening to me personally. It’s very frightening.”
The Frankfort Avenue gathering was not the only protest in the city. Earlier in the day, another demonstration formed at Metro Hall, drawing another large crowd.
Across Louisville, protesters raised concerns about a range of issues, including abortion rights, immigration and the economy. U.S. Rep. Morgan McGarvey was also among those seen in attendance.
“The income that I have with the rising prices on food and medicine and gas and utility, it’s like, I’m struggling and trying to make ends meet,” Elondra Johnson said. “Everything going up, but paychecks going down, and it’s just not right. It’s not fair.”
From retirees to younger demonstrators, protesters said they came out in hopes of pushing for change and making their voices heard.
