As promised, thousands of San Franciscans marched down Market Street into the Castro and Mission Districts to decry the election of a president who has already brought bigotry and hatred to the forefront of American culture. "Racist, sexist, anti-gay, Donald Trump, go away," crowds chanted as they marched briskly down the city's main thoroughfare, escorted by police who closed sections of the street to traffic.
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As Trump and his supporters have mounted perceived attacks on so many communities, his protestors in San Francisco carried signs that called out everything from racism and misogyny to antisemitism. Some took a nihilistic view, others preached hope, and the cheer "Love Trumps Hate," a staple of the Hillary Clinton campaign, was also chanted.
"Love trumps hate" pic.twitter.com/75IWPcco7B
— Caleb Pershan (@calaesthetic) November 10, 2016
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People in the Mission joining the protest, cheering from windows, waving signs. This is still our town SF pic.twitter.com/D5wOvhhpKV
— Michelle Threadgould (@Mthreadgould) November 10, 2016
Denisse Escobar, 19, is here as a queer, latinx. "I'm here for latinos who couldn't vote, who don't have a vote" #NotMyPresident pic.twitter.com/3eoEdYEYHK
— Ann-Marie Alcántara (@itstheannmarie) November 10, 2016
#LoveWins #NotMyPresident pic.twitter.com/QRLCCPqeYl
— Ann-Marie Alcántara (@itstheannmarie) November 10, 2016
Protesters in the Castro, in a sea of rainbow flags and fists up pic.twitter.com/1LmTlu7GcH
— Michelle Threadgould (@Mthreadgould) November 10, 2016
Anti trump protest on market in SF pic.twitter.com/IsrnrZvprG
— yung stream god🔑💎 (@l4stewar) November 10, 2016
Valencia and Dubileski pic.twitter.com/IgREYxmIA9
— Caleb Pershan (@calaesthetic) November 10, 2016
"My body my choice" // "your body your choice" pic.twitter.com/zQCGCTqKmq
— Caleb Pershan (@calaesthetic) November 10, 2016
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Wow: #NotMyPresident organizers in San Francisco just pegged the crowd size at 10,000 people. They're taking up multiple blocks at a time. pic.twitter.com/SHHHj1tPsT
— Michael Bodley (@michael_bodley) November 10, 2016
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The protest began at 5 p.m. sharp and looks likely to continue for a few hours. In the Castro, it appears the march was loud enough to create a less than contemplative scene at the candlelight vigil being held there. Meanwhile, Oakland is getting down to business with demonstrations of its own.
Oscar Grant Plaza in Oakland is so packed people are having to gather across street. Cops gathering by freeway entrances. 😈 😈#NotMyPresident pic.twitter.com/ubboZbC1jx
— Occupy Oakland (@OccupyOakland) November 10, 2016
Thousands gather in Oakland. This crowd is hurting and angry. #NotMyPresident #Antifa pic.twitter.com/OOIiTzc9kc
— Occupy Oakland (@OccupyOakland) November 10, 2016
Helicopters and burning sage fill the air as thousands march against #Trump in #Oakland. #NotMyPresident pic.twitter.com/lUVIp64BJU
— Khan O'Saur (@KhanOSaur) November 10, 2016
Burning Trump pinata pic.twitter.com/StmjgfwjnA
— Ellen Cushing (@elcush) November 10, 2016
"BLACK POWER MATTERS" in Oakland pic.twitter.com/EPjgz8JMjK
— Ellen Cushing (@elcush) November 10, 2016
Related: Berkeley High School Students Walk Out, More East Bay Protests In Wake Of Trump's Election
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