The No Kings Protests

I am elated to see the amount of No Kings protests nationwide on June 14, 2025. It far exceeded my expectations, even manifesting in some of the most conservative states in the country. Meanwhile, on the same date, Donald Trump put on a spectacle to celebrate himself under the guise of honoring the US Army’s 250th anniversary with a military parade.

It is estimated that millions protested the Trump administration on June 14th, while a less than expected crowd attended Trump's celebration. Along the route of the parade, delusional and surely racist Trump supporters pepper lined heavily guarded streets. During the event, Trump's facial expressions would occasionally exhibited humiliation and disappointment. It can be tough thinking you are the greatest thing since sliced bread, only to find out people think you are a hell born maggot. His crowds were far from impressive in contrast to the No Kings protests in various cities. No doubt, the disparity between the events kept him up a few nights.

The No King protests gives me hope for our country; and the overwhelming majority makeup of the crowds appeared white. I know a lot of blacks are deliberately sitting out from demonstrations, something I do not necessarily agree with--because the fight is just as much for our democracy as it for ourselves as blacks. The No Kings demonstrations were a protest against an authoritarian regime headed by a tyrant by the name of Donald J. Trump. It involved far more than just protesting ICE, tariffs, or racism; although many protesters may had been focused on a specific issue. For us blacks, racism has been a perpetual fight in this country since day one. 

It has been a bad week for the dufus. Juneteenth was yesterday, and I am sure Trump and Pete Hegseth pondered on how to get rid of the holiday, as they and Republicans continually strip away any hint of color anywhere. Surely, his dismal birthday celebration has taunted him, yet in the convoluted corridors of his narcissistic brain, he will rewrite the script on June 14th to appease himself. Yet we cannot let this racist society rewrite American history, which is a very high priority on their agenda.

The No Kings protests shows the discontent of the American people on a scale I have not seen for years. I hope the momentum builds, and I hope the non-caring Trump ass-kissing congressional Republicans see the writing on the wall. Americans must rise up and vote the Republicans out of their elected positions. This is the one way we can maintain our capitalistic nation and regain our democracy back, without a civil war or an overthrow of the government. I like our democracy, despite centuries of battling systemic racism. Blacks will as usual have to fight our own causes, but we are also want a democratic society--not a dictatorship.