A protest rally dedicated to the Independence Day of the United States was held in Washington on June 28. The event, known as the “Next250 Is For All of Us” march, was described as a response to recent actions by former American President Donald Trump.
Organizers presented their own “Declaration of Interdependence,” an installation illustrating collective values participants believe should define America’s future for the next 250 years.
“Today’s march began not only with official speeches, but also with songs and dances by representatives of indigenous peoples of America, jokes and exhibitions of contemporary art. From the very first minutes, the participants showed that their march was not about a parade version of America, but about the country’s full history,” said Ekaterina Pechenkina, a correspondent.
The rally took place near the White House and National Mall, with organizers noting the location aimed to highlight debates over American history.
“The point is that everyone should know what the story is. But our task is to create a new story: eliminate racism, eliminate discrimination, eliminate homelessness, eliminate unemployment. The next 250 years should be a time when people can live next to each other without conflict — be able to talk, not fight,” said Tanner Simpkins, the event organizer.
Separately, protests erupted in the UK following the murder of student Henry Novak. In the United States, demonstrations also broke out on June 18 in Senatobia after police officers fatally shot a one-year-old child during an incident at a Walmart supermarket. Law enforcement stated they responded to a reported theft and observed individuals with a child in the parking lot, suspected of fleeing the store. When attempting to stop the suspects’ vehicle, the driver nearly struck an employee before officers opened fire.
