Several dozen Black Lives Matter protesters rallied against racism Friday night in downtown Orlando.
The protesters met at Lake Eola Park about 6 p.m. and marched through the streets chanting: “What do we want? Justice! When do we want it? Now!” and, “Alt-right is not right!”
Many carried signs with “Stop racism” and other slogans on them as they made their way to the Orlando Police Department headquarters on Hughey Avenue.
Officers on bicycles escorted the group of more than 100 and helped guide traffic during the march. No violence or arrests were reported.
The march comes on the heels of protests nationwide in opposition to President Donald Trump’s executive order that prevents immigrants from several Muslim-majority countries from entering the United States.
Another protest is planned Saturday at Lake Eola. Hundreds have signed up on Facebook to attend the event, which starts at 6 p.m.
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