Activists clash with police at Park 578 near the United Center during the first day of the Democratic National Convention, Aug. 19, 2024. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)
A crowd of hundreds called for abortion and LGBTQ+ rights Sunday evening in downtown Chicago, getting a head start on a week of protests before the Democratic National Convention kickoff Monday.
Starting with a rally on Michigan Avenue and Wacker Drive by the Chicago River, with Trump Tower as a backdrop as the blazing sun set behind the Marina City Towers, demonstrators headed south to the Grant Park monument of Union Army Gen. John Logan, which protesters climbed in an iconic moment during the DNC protests in August 1968.
Activists gather in park #578 near the United Center after marching during the first day of the Democratic National Convention on Aug. 19, 2024. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)Activists bang on a fence in park #578 near the United Center after marching during the first day of the Democratic National Convention on Aug. 19, 2024. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)
Activists stand by a fence in park #578 near the United Center after marching during the first day of the Democratic National Convention, Aug. 19, 2024. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)Activists try to climb a fence in park #578 near the United Center after marching during the first day of the Democratic National Convention, Aug. 19, 2024. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)The image of Vice President Kamala Harris is seen as Pro-Palestinian protesters gather in Union Park on the Near West Side of Chicago before the start of the Democratic National Convention on Aug. 19, 2024. Many called for the end of U.S. military aid to Israel. (Terrence Antonio James/baiduhai)
Karim Jabbari, of Chicago, holds up a sign reading “Welcome to Chicago” on a mockup of a tank as pro-Palestinian protesters gather in Union Park on the Near West Side of Chicago before the start of the Democratic National Convention on Aug. 19, 2024. (Terrence Antonio James/baiduhai)Chicago Police Superintendent Larry Snelling, center, is seen as pro-Palestinian protesters rally in Union Park on the Near West Side of Chicago before the start of the Democratic National Convention on Aug. 19, 2024. (Terrence Antonio James/baiduhai)Activists rally in Union Park near the United Center during the first day of the Democratic National Convention on Aug. 19, 2024. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)
A protester rests on top of signs during a rally in Union Park near the United Center during the first day of the Democratic National Convention on Aug. 19, 2024. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)Police keep watch as protesters march near the United Center during the first day of the Democratic National Convention on Aug. 19, 2024. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)Demonstrators march near the United Center during the first day of the Democratic National Convention on Aug. 19, 2024. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)
Superintendent Larry Snelling waits for activists to march near the United Center during the first day of the Democratic National Convention Monday Aug. 19, 2024 in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)Protesters rally in Union Park near the United Center during the first day of the Democratic National Convention on Aug. 19, 2024. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)Demonstrators march near the United Center during the first day of the Democratic National Convention on Aug. 19, 2024. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)
Protesters arrive hours before the start of a rally and march in Union Park on Aug. 19, 2024, in Chicago. (Stacey Wescott/baiduhai)Protesters from Code Pink as well as Souzan Naser, left, stand around counter-protester Shawn Campbell, center, hours before the start of a rally and march in Union Park on Aug. 19, 2024, in Chicago. The United State Palestinian Community Network (PSPCN) organized the event and thousands of activists are expected to participate. (Stacey Wescott/baiduhai)Officers gather in Grant Park after activists marched on North Michigan Avenue towards the park to protest the Democratic National Convention on Aug. 18, 2024. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)
An activist sits on the ground after marching to Grant Park on North Michigan Avenue to protest the Democratic National Convention on Aug. 18, 2024. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)An activist with a tattoo holds her bike after marching to Grant Park on North Michigan Avenue to protest the Democratic National Convention on Aug. 18, 2024. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)Activists play music after marching to Grant Park on North Michigan Avenue to protest the Democratic National Convention on Aug. 18, 2024 in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)
People watch as activists march on North Michigan Avenue to protest the Democratic National Convention Sunday Aug. 18, 2024 in Chicago. The protest was organized by CODEPINK, a women-led anti-war nonprofit that seeks to redirect tax dollars into healthcare, education and green jobs. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)Officers help a protester jump off an awning while activists march on North Michigan Avenue to protest the Democratic National Convention on Aug. 18, 2024. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)Activists march on North Michigan Avenue to protest the Democratic National Convention on Aug. 18, 2024. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)
Activists argue with Chicago police officers while marching on North Michigan Avenue to protest the Democratic National Convention on Aug. 18, 2024 in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)Police watch as activists march on North Michigan Avenue to protest the Democratic National Convention on Aug. 18, 2024. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)Activists march on North Michigan Avenue to protest the Democratic National Convention on Aug. 18, 2024, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)
Activists gather near North Michigan Avenue to protest the Democratic National Convention on Aug. 18, 2024, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)Activists argue with police officers while marching on North Michigan Avenue to protest the Democratic National Convention on Aug. 18, 2024. The protest was organized by CODEPINK, a women-led anti-war nonprofit that seeks to redirect tax dollars into healthcare, education and green jobs. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)Activists gather near North Michigan Avenue to protest the Democratic National Convention Sunday Aug. 18, 2024 in Chicago. The protest was organized by CODEPINK, a women-led anti-war nonprofit that seeks to redirect tax dollars into healthcare, education and green jobs. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)
Activists march on North Michigan Avenue on Aug. 18, 2024, in Chicago, host city for the Democratic National Convention. The protest was organized by CODEPINK, a women-led anti-war nonprofit that seeks to redirect tax dollars into health care, education and green jobs. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)Activists gather near North Michigan Avenue to protest the Democratic National Convention on Aug. 18, 2024, in Chicago. The protest was organized by CODEPINK, a women-led anti-war nonprofit that seeks to redirect tax dollars into healthcare, education and green jobs. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)Officers stand by their bikes while activists gather near North Michigan Avenue to protest the Democratic National Convention on Aug. 18, 2024, in Chicago. The protest was organized by CODEPINK, a women-led anti-war nonprofit that seeks to redirect tax dollars into healthcare, education and green jobs. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)
Superintendent Larry Snelling walks past officers while activists gather near North Michigan Avenue to protest the Democratic National Convention on Aug. 18, 2024, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)Activists gather near North Michigan Avenue to protest the Democratic National Convention on Aug. 18, 2024, in Chicago. The protest was organized by CODEPINK, a women-led anti-war nonprofit that seeks to redirect tax dollars into healthcare, education and green jobs. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)Officers stand by their bikes while activists gather near North Michigan Avenue to protest the Democratic National Convention on Aug. 18, 2024, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)
Activists gather near North Michigan Avenue to protest the Democratic National Convention on Aug. 18, 2024, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)
