Rally Against Trump by the Border

"#Distress2016" by Juan Fidencio Treviño II
An American flag upside-down, symbolizing a country in distress,
within the shape of President-elect Donald Trump's hair

On November 8th, 2016, Donald J. Trump became the president-elect of the United States. Throughout the campaign, he spoke very harshly against undocumented immigrants, women, the Latinx, Black, Muslim, LGBTQ, and disabled community, opening the door for every hypernationalist, sexist, racist, religious bigot, homophobe, ableist, and other discriminating individuals to parade their privilege by further insulting and dehumanizing the communities mentioned above.

However, there is another side.

Nationwide, protesters have taken to streets, making their disappointment and disgust in the candidate and his offensive rhetoric public. Frustrated with the political system that allowed such a candidate to arrive at the Oval Office, they are participating in a form of direct action in hopes that their efforts will steer the country into better days.

On November 12, 2016, a large group of protestors gathered at Alice Wilson Hope Park (1300 E Levee St.) for RGV Against Trump's Rally Against Trump. Armed with signs, cameras, and impassioned chants, these residents of the Rio Grande Valley marched from the park to International Blvd, down a stretch of University Blvd, returned to the streets of downtown Brownsville, and regrouped at the park, where some of the attendees were able to express their reasons for "[rejecting] the president-elect."

At the end of this event, Stevie Luna Rodriguez announced that another anti-Trump rally, South Texans Against Trump - Edinburg!, would be held the following Saturday from 2:30pm-6pm at the Hidalgo County Court House (100 N. Closner Blvd.)

The next day, after being asked about the group's future plans, RGV Against Trump posted that they were planning to hold a second event, Rally Against Trump II - Brownsville, at Dean Porter Park on December 10. The organizers are urging those who wish to attend this and future events to remain civil.