I don't Plurk often, but I feel the need to spread awareness about this.

There has been no question that the campaign and election of Trump has served as an excuse for hateful people to do hateful things.

There has been an uptick of KKK protests across the country.

Including in places like Los Angeles, which hasn't seen demonstrations like that in decades.

Now mind you, I'm from Rochester, NY. I live in a progressive, democratic city with a vibrant LBGTQ community.

And these ignorant, hateful people still live among us.

Tonight a friend and I stood in protest against the results of the election and these flag burnings, flying the pride flag in a busy city intersection by the University of Rochester

We got flicked off a couple times. Looks of disgust. But mostly, we got love. People waving, honking, stopping to chat with us for a bit and give us hugs.

Tomorrow we're positioning ourselves on a busy street in the neighborhood where the burnings took place. And I hope the reception will be the same or better.

In the end, please remember, we are all in this together. Never give up. Love one another. And stand up for what you believe in.

Respect.

The story in local news

Holy shit, why isn't this being reported nationally

Thank you for letting us know

Wow Ash are you okay??

I'm all right. Just disappointed and disgusted.