Muslim and Immigrant Solidarity

An estimated 10,000 protestors arrived at Denver's Civic Center Park Saturday afternoon to stand in solidarity with Muslim Americans and all immigrants. This huge event was organized by Phoenix St. Nolde, better known as 'Queen Phoenix' to her supporters and featured several guest speakers. Ranging from poets and musicians to lawyers and even Denver's mayor Michael Hancock, the four-hour event was packed with messages of hope and strength amid the occasional anti-Trump chant. This gathering comes just weeks after Trump's executive order banning citizens from several Muslim countries from entering the country. Mayor Hancock response to this ban was in support of those already living in Colorado saying, "Our city will stand with you. (We're) going to do everything that we can to protect our residents." Hancock was also joined by Colorado state representative Joseph Salazar who spoke about his upcoming Ralph Carr bill that, if passed, will prevent the federal government from acquiring immigration status, race or national origin of the state's citizens under unconstitutional circumstances. The only breaks from the action came during two of the five ritual prayers in which the crowd parted allowing the Muslims in attendance to partake in Dhuhr and Asr. The duration of the event was peaceful with no interruptions to the speakers or conflicts reported.