Protesters march down Chisholm street to fight against hate
ALPENA, Mich –Outraged at the discriminatory remarks toward the LGBTQ+ community, protesters marched from Michigan Works to Biggby Coffee where signage supporting king was displayed.
Their voices were filled with passion as they chanted, “T.K no way” and “Love not hate.”
Protest organizer Suzy Langeveld said this was her first time organizing a march and it was fueled by the severity of kings threats.
According to Langeveld, King sent derogatory text messages to his daughter after seeing two men holding hands at a wedding.
One supporter spoke on the importance of values in their elected officials.
Not everyone who showed up today was there with the intent to support as one person began shouting through a bullhorn at the protesters.
Langeveld says she has experienced more push back for who she is here in Northeast Michigan than from her hometown of Detroit.
Hoping to see change with the upcoming election in August, she is encouraging people to be informed when voting.
