The “No Kings” protest brought out over a thousand protestors to Oklahoma City’s City Hall on Oct. 18 amid a nationwide movement.

“No Kings” is a non-violent movement that emphasizes that the country belongs to the people, not “kings, dictators, or tyrants.”

The first protest took place this past summer on June 14th, President Trump’s birthday, in an attempt to drown out the attention from his birthday parade. The event had a strong turnout, with millions showing up across the country to show their support for the cause. 

The City Hall courtyard was filled with a diverse group of people, some holding signs retaliating against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), while others wore inflatable animal costumes and held up their signs for photos. No signs of retaliation against this protest occurred and it remained peaceful throughout. 

A group of friends stayed after the protest to keep talking to people as they were leaving. The Trump administration and their treatment of minorities inspired them to protest, despite the rainy weather. As a queer person whose parents are immigrants, one protester said she felt it was her responsibility to protest and try to make a difference. 

“It is important for us to come out and protest so we can see that we are not alone,” she said. 

They say they were grateful for the large turnout and said protests like these help them look directly at what makes them uncomfortable and confront it.