"Sit Your Black Ass Down!" (Video & Comments About Black People Sitting Out The April 5th, 2025 National Day of Action Protest Marches In The United States)

Reese Waters, April 4, 2025

"#blackpeople #blackconsciousness #protest

Black folks on social media are warning Black Americans not to participate in an upcoming global protest against the Trump administration and Elon Musk.

On Saturday, April 5, thousands of people in the U.S. and around the world are preparing to protest  Trump in what they are calling “Hands Off! National Day of Action.”

According to Third Act, one of the organizations that helped put together this massive Hands Off protest said the event is meant to stand up against those who believe they can take whatever they want—our democracy, our future, our rights. So far, more than 600 events have been planned across all 50 states. Events have also been planned in Europe and Canada.

Black voices on social media took these words to heart and warned Black people of the dangers they could face if they participated in the upcoming protests.

It’s worth mentioning that some Black commentators on the post said they were still protesting no matter what. And although many are warning Black people not to protest in the streets, it hasn’t stopped them from boycotting in other ways.

#blackpeople #blackconsciousness #protest #handsoff #april5 #nationaldayofprotest" "
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WARNING- This video includes a small amount of profanity.

Only two comment in thiss pancocojams' selected comments section include profanity and those words are given with amended spelling.

Click the feature on this video's page for the auto-generated English transcript of this video.   

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Edited by Azizi Powell

This pancocojams post showcases a Reese Waters vlog and selected discussion thread comments about African American online responses to the Hands Off! national protest marches on April 5, 2025. 

The content of this post is presented for historical, socio-cultural, and political purposes. 

All copyrights remain with their owners.

Thanks to Reese Waters for this video and all those who are quoted in this pancocojams post.
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Updated: I added hyperlinks at the end of this post for four videos about some April 5, 2025 "Hands Off" protest rallies in the United States and in some European cities.

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SELECTED COMMENTS FROM THIS VIDEO'S DISCUSSION THREAD

This pancocojams post includes examples of comments from the discussion thread of this embedded video.

These comments were written by Black people and by non-Black people.

The majority of the comments in that embedded video's discussion thread indicate that Black people shouldn't participate in these April 5, 2025 national protest marches. This pancocojams compilation includes examples of those comments as well as examples of comments from that video's discussion thread that indicate that Black people should participate in these April 5, 2025 national protest marches.

As is the case with other pancocojams comment compilations, I'm interested in documenting not just what was said, but how it was said, with a focus on some examples of comments from that video's discussion thread that include African American Vernacular English words or  sayings.

All these comments were published on April 4, 2025 and are presented in no particular order. 

Numbers are given for referencing purposes only.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2jL-VmWV5D8

1. @angelataylor5982
"SIT YO BLACK AZZ DOWN!!!!"

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2. @Tintintanabulation
"Yes 😊

Please,  stay home,  stay safe.

Let those that caused the problem, fix the problem."

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3. @ElRosco187
"Say it louder for the slow ones in the back."

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4. @miriamkates8151
"Praying for our nation, fasting, praying for the people."

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5. @laurabruno1366
"Resting is my truth 💯🍷😴😴😴🍷💯

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6. @MichaelaDaniels-z7f
"As a black woman, I think it's insane not to do something to help save our democracy. If this country loses the incremental progress it has made to allow for the prosperity of black folks and falls into a white nationalist authoritarian regime, WE WILL NOT BE EXEMPT. WE WILL BE THE TARGETS. I would hope that even if black folks step off the high ground of caring for others who have rarely cared for us, that we would at least continue the efforts of our ancestors by fighting for our own right to exist and experience liberty. I haven't given up on all members of other marginalized communities, but even if you have, at least fight for yourself"

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7. @Its__Kami
"Getting out in the street is not the only way to get things done.  Ask Target! But you do you"

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8. @eboyd2478
"We are doing things, we are minding our business, we are saving our money and not spending at certain places, but protesting in these streets right now is not in the best interest of black America. They want to use us as a scapegoat to call martial law, and we are not giving it to them."

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9.@GRIGGINS1
"I took an oath do defend the country against all enemies both foreign and domestic. That oath was made to Almighty God. I am gonna be out there. I fear God more than Man."

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10. @lovejones92
"No one is stopping you from going. Go out there, be your own person."

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11. @justinnelson4530
"What you talking about Willis?"

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12. @doreenblank4870
"Go out there take to the streets it on you"

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13. @raregem8886
"Do you, boo!"

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14. @gregorymerritt2528
"What you don't understand is timing our people know it's not time for us our time will come. For now White's and the other groups must lead the charge.

We will know when it's our time to move"

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15. @scroogemcduckrich9705
"@GRIGGINS1 do you."

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16. @TheSheasofly
"What exactly is this going to do???!!! HE'S ALREADY IN OFFICE!!!!! MARCHING DOES NOTHING AT THIS POINT. I'm tired... they make me tired.  Sweet naked baby Jesus, last one out has to turn off the lights."

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17. @ElRosco187
"Thank you"

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18. @Bareian
"There's a time to act and a time not to act. This is a time when you just watch, because they've prepared for a reaction to our action. Give them nothing. Don't let the paid propagandist move you into a dangerous situation."

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19. @jcreek2002
"When that guy said, "none of these causes have anything to do with us", I almost spit out my drink. They all literally do have something  to do with you. Because black rights aren't on the list? Those issues still affect you!"

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20. @MeeCee5204
"I agree that we should not be out there marching on April 5th, but we should still do something to better our communities. We can support Black businesses, we can mentor children and we can help our neighbors. So yes, sit this one out, but don't just sit down. Stand up for your family and your community."

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21. @noneyabiz_123
"Building offline and staying safe.  Lovin' on us👊🏾❤️🖤💚"

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22. @Jax_the_Huntress
"POC...stay at home!!  They're looking for a reason to declare martial law and kill us.  Keep doing it by phone. Online. Etc.."

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23. @Doc110-fwg
"Who is begging black people to join?!? I guess there's always someone. BUT every white person I know that supports and backs me has urged me to stay in and they said it's white people's fight. Which I agree. They started the problem with this last election. They need to fix it."

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24.@belindabruceaustin7127
"Okay, we are sitting out of this protest not out of fear, but we tired!! Just because we sitting out does not mean we doing nothing, we still communicating with each other about what's really important, building up our communities, improving ourselves as a people, educating ourselves on all fronts, political,economical,etc.  Noone is afraid of anything.. just not falling for it!  Good try though!!"

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25.@lburton1892
"The Trump Admin is doing everything to provoke us.  Not falling for it.  Watching shows.🍿🥤👀"

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26.@jessicacantu3394
"I am one of the Latinos that voted for Kamala because I know better, and I am with the black community on this one. They did what was supposed to be done when it counted. The rest of the people that voted for Trump and are disappointed, should march."

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27. @s.teacherplanner6108
"Wasn’t the Day of Action on Election Day, Nov. 6, 2024??!! The 92% did our job…. ☕️ 🫖 😊"

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28. @margiefernandez498
"92% black women and 80% black men knew the assignment."

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29. @r-shot8431
"I love how we have all band together to ensure and spread the word to not put ourselves in a situation where we get beat down - this is our time to chill!!"

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30. @TheJapan38
"I'm here in Denver and I can 100% tell you the difference in police response to these protests and the BLM protests. My office is downtown and there have been several protest at the state capitol the last few weeks. There have no basically zero Black people out there and the police response is barely noticeable. Thousands of people out there and just a handful of cops. They even blocked the highway (I-25) and THE COPS LET THEM!!

When the BLM protests happened at the capitol, not only was DPD there, Lakewood, Commerce City, and Aurora Police departments showed up!!! They locked down streets and multiple people were attacked by the cops.

BLACK PEOPLE STAY HOME!!!! SPREAD THE WORD!!!!!"

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31.@cynthiawashington9178
"As an 64 year old African American who is educated, I wish I could go March. This is the most anti black president we have had in years. His policies are effecting everyone, especially black people.. Please March peacefully.  🙏 😊"

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32.@yureka88
"One significant outcome of the Trump presidency has been the undeniable exposure of the systemic racism, ignorance, and hatred that Black people have endured in the United States for centuries.

This reality, once dismissed or minimized by some, is now laid bare on the global stage for all to witness. The world can no longer turn a blind eye to the deep-seated injustices that have shaped the experiences of Black Americans.

For generations, Black communities have shouldered the burden of fighting not only for their own rights but also for the broader civil liberties that benefit everyone. From the Civil Rights Movement to the ongoing struggles for equity and justice, Black people have been at the forefront, often sacrificing their well-being for the collective good.

However, there comes a time when the weight of this responsibility must be shared. We have decided to step back, to allow others to confront and address the challenges that we have long endured. It is not an act of surrender but a call for accountability, a moment for others to rise and take on the fight for justice, equality, and human dignity.

On November 5th, we made our stand. We spoke with clarity and conviction, asserting our place in history and our demand for change. Now, we yield the floor, not in retreat, but in the hope that others will continue the work with the same courage and determination that has defined our struggle."

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33. @nm985
"92%’er here. We are not going out there"

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34. @lamorena6379
"To the ones saying, “don’t tell us what to do “ - go on out there with yo bad selves. We’re just trying to warn you like we tried to warn everyone else about Trump. If they want to go out- go!"

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35. @Victoria-d3m3b
"Boom."

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36.@username97112
"And don’t run to GoFundMe for lawyer fees when they lock y’all Black behinds up🙅🏽‍♀️"

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37. @patriciadurr7245
"They voted him in office, let them FAFO"

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38.@cecilr7986
"Nope - we're not sitting out! I will be there, my family will be there and several of my Black friends and their families will be in DC on April 5th"

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39. @Callimo
"Pertaining the Bellas Apocathery lady, I understand where she's coming from: we don't have to be on the front lines, but we as Black people can be support. However, she's wrong that because Black people aren't out there that that's "shameful" somehow. She is free to keep her cape on, but we have to be strategic."

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40.@lemmonharris6117
"92 %er....not gonna be their crash test dummies"

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41. @MichelleHeaden-r4k
"People need to listen the speeches MLK gave the last year of his life.  He explained why marching was becoming an ineffective tool.  He stated America had three evils:  racism, militarism, and extreme materialism.  If we didn't get a grip on these issues 50 years later we would still be marching.  Well, this is the 57th anniversary  of his assassination.  Have we addressed and solved these issues?  We had folks who chose to vote for a 34 count felon than a Black woman; we are the military industrial complex of the world; and materialism?  It's all about the bling and appearance.  Again listen to his speeches The Three Evils of Society and The Drum Major Instinct. They will tell you all you need to know."

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42. @mscoyote50
"How about I don't tell you what to do and you don't tell me what to do."

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43.@MichelleHeaden-r4k
"@mscoyote50  Hey, you free to do your own thing, but if you want some idea of why marching has lost its luster listening to those speeches might give you some insight."

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44.@FriendsWithIssues
"The problem with the last woman's argument was her thinking our attending THEIR protests would mean we would never protest. This is ONE protest we are not participating in. She getting up in arms about something we clearly didn't organize. I dont have to come to someone else's party when I told them don't put raisins in the potato salad. When I have MY party, I'll make it correctly. Until then, tomorrow is wash day 🥱"

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45. @afg-hf6zj
"Im a white dude. Im going to fight in y'all stead. I get it, your 100% right and it's something I hadn't even thought about until this video popped on my feed. I know this admin doesn't give one f--k* about any of us and protesting isn't going to work. However, I feel like I have to at least try. I can't look my grankids in the eye in 10-20 yrs and say I stayed home while we slid headfirst into fascism!! I am taking my inspiration from the civil rights movements of the 50's and 60's. April 5, In the words of the great John Lewis, I'll be looking for some "good trouble"!!!"
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46. @Patricia-om6rx
"Standing Down 🙏🏽"

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47. @catlover7166
"I definitely understand why black people are deciding to sit this out & i'm sad that their reasons are very legitiamate. I do want to say that, as a white person, i have been actively trying to rid this country of Donald Trump & his supporters since 2016 & i will be marching tomorrow. I'm happy to do my part & i hope more & more white people stand up & make noise.  Whether it will have an impact remains to be seen."

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48.@jawaynedavis4165
"For the sister that said we should not sit this one out and that the bad things that are happening and are going to happen will affect us more than anyone else. I say, we know but the smart ones know that you have to use your brain when protesting and out numbered. Learn from your past sister."

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49. @hrhmystique7158
"We should stop saying 'this isn't our fight.' It is also our fight... we just choose to fight differently! It's called a mass sit out. BTW, the only reason most other groups are able to protest is because our ancestors started this."

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50. @blackcoffee4u-u5v
"I’m in Northern Cali. Based on the Nextdoor app, The hippies from the sixties are ready to “march” tomorrow. I wish them peace and blessings from home✊🏾🙏🏾"

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51. @PBLKW
"It's not our fight. We had absolutely nothing to do with this plan set in motion. It is what it is at this point. What will happen will happen what has been planned has been planned so we didn't vote for this they did so let him fight to fix it"

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52. @Deegrammy54
"@PBLKW Saving our democracy is our fight . We have to live here. I personally am not ready for an interment camp or a new plantation."

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53. @Deegrammy54
"Be safe"

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54. @wildwesley9328
"As a black person, I will be going to my local protest on April 5th. But that is a decision I made for myself! I am living in a predominanly white, elderly small community, where the police are significantly less likely to show out in full riot gear and back in 2020, I wasn't able to protest because I was in the Army and it was clear early on that police were mobilizing to antagonize and escalate to the point where getting arrested was a high likelyhood, so I personally have a bit of energy left that I wasn't able to give when I wanted to most. That doesn't mean that I think Black people should participate en mass, especially in heavily populated cities. Survival is resistance too and  it is strategic to stay home, even to see what the difference in the reporting on the right will be without a sea of black faces to scapegoat. Prioritize finding/strengthening community, because that more that anything, is going to help people get through the chaos and destruction of the co ing years, even after Trump"

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55. @outlandishmccandlish3873
"I'm staying my Brown ass down. I've gone to enough protests and as a disabled Brown/Indigenous person I am leaving it up to yts to prove their selves. Too many ancestors had to live and die for me to get here today and I need to be around and free to carry on carrying on."

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56. @ndacut827
"🎶All I want to say is that they don't really care about us 🎶"

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57. @753studios6
"Stop asking us to fight your battles,we will not be shields anymore…"

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58. @lindakafele9551
"I understand both sides! I will support the protesters as I have always done. I will rest tomorrow. I will take this form of resistance tomorrow.. I have been protesting since I was a sophomore in high school. I am 70 now., I will buy gas for traveling protesters while I rest.though."

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59. @truewisdom4me
"Thought about going out to join the movement…but decided to stay put. I did my bit in November by voting for the black woman and volunteering at the polls. Thinking strategy since we do need to find ways to fight this ish. ✊🏽"

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60. @JoyceJackson-j8g
"November 5th was my Protest. ALL of a sudden, those who failed the "Assignment" are protesting ,well ya'll do Ya'll"

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61. @scottpeterson7500
Staying home from the protest includes boycotting Target and Walmart and Amazon etc. Lots of ways to protest that won't put in physical harm

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62. @julieroberts5036
"Periodttttttt"

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63. @e.mountain1637
"You break it, you fix it. We aren’t rescuing you from your bad choices anymore. You broke what took us 400 years to build. It’s your turn to do the work now."

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64. @auntiesiccola1448
"Rest is resistance. The young sister is just young. The black community will mobilize the time is right. Our ancestors were smart when they had to survive. If that last sister feels strongly that she needs to go on April 5th, as a community we should rally around her and support her- by sending her off with our “Thoughts and Prayers”."

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65.@ras9875
"MAGA needs to clean up the mess THEY made"

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66. @bluinquizitive
"The sister that said that we want yt people on the front lines...I agree but add the dumb ass black who voted for Trump ass well!They ass are just as much apart of the problem as yt people!!"

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67. @alanchristensen5735
"Fully support black people staying home. I will be there trying to stop this injustice."

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68. @pitbulprincesita0503
"To my black brothers and sisters, "sit your black asṣ down!" We got yall. It's our turn. Yall relax and just watch and pray from home.

Respectfully of course,

-a white passing Puerto Rican"

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69. @anitahall6183
"Thanks for reminding us FBA ‘s not to get in those streets!!! If these black folks saying they gonna go let them go!! We ain’t gonna stop you !! But don’t come back complaining about being jailed or pepper sprayed!!! These folks don’t get it at all!! There’s some in every group!! Can’t save everybody !!! Be the martial law target if you like!!! Our ancestors have spoken loudly and clearly this time!! It’s not our fight to fight!! Time for other groups to fight for us for once  in their lives now that this stuff is affecting them real hard like we’ve had to endure for over 409 plus years!!!"

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70.@Cheryl_in_TX
"Y’all can support the protests by cheering us on from the comfort & safety of your homes!

After 400+ years, y’all have earned this rest!

Rest, my brother!

Rest, all my Black siblings!

After yall been standing up and fighting and marching and protesting for so many years, it’s  now OUR time, our duty ,to stand and march and fight and protest!

We got you!

I got you! 💙"

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71. @jalyahs
"Mission understood. I have plenty to do at home for now. I got my black a$$ out to vote. I did my black job."

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72. @heidicondello4156
"I wholeheartedly agree with this video. The regime is looking for a reason to scapegoat black people. You have fought for the last 400 years, it's time we use our white privilege to fight this battle. I fully intend on winning this no matter how long it takes. I am sick to death of capitalism racism and the complete hatred that is spewed in this country. God bless the black people. Stay safe!"

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73. @tw2334
"They need to show the same energy they did on J6 and talk to their own. Because every major movement has started with Black people and bodies in this country, yet none of the credit is given and reduced to a footnote in our own stories. No, thank you this "

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74. @wandasimpson1158
"Go to the black nursing homes  volunteer, help the elderly in your neighborhoods,  when we were growing up my parents fed us and the neighborhood kids who’s mamas were working, share clothes that your kids have grown out of.  None of these things  take marching. Times are going to get tough but those of us over 65 we know how to take care of our own ask  us."

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75. @deniseboldea1624
"As a white woman who voted for Harris,  I  do not blame the Black community for not joining the protest.   You're absolutely right that Trump and  his Facist goons are looking for a reason to attack the black community."

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76. @fredsawyer5948
"This is dumb and petty. It's trump-style poorly thought out. What's happening affects black people too. And if there comes a next BLM type incident, we would want allies who don't  "sit it out"."

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77. @tallsmile28
"This march has nothing to do with us. Don't sacrifice your life for them."

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78. @MS-715-7Y
"You just KNOW something's not right, when suddenly all of these other ethnicities and nationalities want to focus on encouraging black communities across the country to "join them".

NOPE.   SOMETHING'S WRONG, HERE!

These white and "other" people have been using black people for fun, games, abuse and exploitation, ridicule and indifference, kicks and political gags since....forever.

But we are to now believe that, like in "The Grinch who Stole Christmas", that these same peoples' hearts grew THREE SIZES THAT DAY, APRIL 5TH!😍🥰😁😇   And so overcome with joy, respect and appreciation for the black communities, they became a new collective race of loving and caring folks who would now welcome us with open arms henceforth.

But truth is, these folks are EXACTLY like Trump himself, who said; "I don't like you, I just want your votes...!"

They don't like us either....they just want our voices and bodies...and then we can go kick rocks."

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79.@aallen9287
"I have been dealing with the whiplash of Dodgey DOGE since January and still have a job as a federal employee. My Black ass is not going out in the streets. Monday - Friday I protest by going to work as a DEI hire and getting my work done. I sure did earn a day off from protesting and justifying my existence as a federal employee. 😂"

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80.@beatrixpendragon
"Stay home, friends. The white folk broke it, let the white folk fix it. Keep up with your silent work."

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81.@BarlsJr
"I was at a rally last month here in CT and was one of the few Black people there.  I'm going tomorrow and will probably be one of the few Black people again. I understand why some of y'all are sitting down, but to me this is too big of a fight.  There's too much on the line.  This is the time to unite and show this wannabe dictator that the people of this country are done with him.  They can't stop us if there are millions of us."

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82.@anamoronta158
"Reese, we the brown, blacks, red, Asians carried the torch took the dog bite, the water , tear gases. So THE WHITES OWE US THIS ONE. THEY HAVE OUR PRAYERS N WILL TWEET, TIC TOK TILL WE BLUE.!"

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83.@dmorales70
"If you voted for Trump or was a member of Blacks for Trump or Latins for Trump, take your butt on there, you owe."

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84. @karlaschmid8757
"Or didn’t get off the couch to vote."

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85. @LoisMann-g4u
"ANY ONE OF THOSE ITS YOUR TURN IN THE MEAN TIME CALL UR REPES AND BOYCOT BOYCOT BOYCOT"

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86. @psyche3278
"Agreed.  There are plenty of ways to resist.  Boycotts are working.  Writing your congressional representatives."

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87. @AlvenaSalley
"Yeah we can.  We are protesting with our black dollars.  Protesting in the streets will not work in this administration. This fight needs to have a white face."

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88.@yapdog
"Only Yt people can dismantle Yt supremacy, not us Black folk. We sittin' this one out."

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89. @Takes12know124
"Silence, doesn't mean abscence. The one lady is assuming that black people aren't doing anything. She should know by now, that the best moves are made in "silence". If we were "vocal" about what we are doing, they would try to stop it, or take it over. Our silence frightens, and triggers them. Just like our skin color🖤💯"

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90. @SarahEthelinde
"I think we need to be out there in the streets. I will be out there in the streets. I do not forget the people who've lost their lives for us. I'm respecting their fight by going out to fight."

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91.@RbAnGa21
"This brother right here 100% gonna show with my white and latino brother and sisters"

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92.@pamelamann5324
"Nope i won't be out there"

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93.@powerlocalmedia5130
"You  broke it you fix it! I voted for Harris!"

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94.@CarlosEmilioEsq
"I agree. I'm a brown-skinned Latino who voted for sanity. 89 million sat out the last election? Time for them to do their duty. PLUS, imagine the optics of millions of WHITE Americans marching on the streets and protesting! You can't spin that sh-t.* It will prove to the world that not all white Americans agree with this Administration!

I'm still doing my bit. Walmart, Target, Sam's Club, etc. are all dead to me. Coors, Miller, Titos, Grey Goose, Bacardi are history to me. Hell, I don't even buy Land O' Lakes butter any more! Every day, every time I need to buy something, or I need a service, I am protesting any brand or company that gave money to Trump and MAGA."
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95. @juwalker1
"Yep. It's tribal. And I'm standing with mine. I'll be sitting at home, binge watching Netflix. And as usual I will be writing/submitting messaging to my local & state govt reps and federal Congressional reps. I do know that works based on the many  responses (both via phone and email) I've received in return. Peace to all. ✌🏾"

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96. @thomasinajones6684
"I am reminded of the 54th regiment sent in to take Fort Wagner during the Civil War. Black men led by Colonial Robert Gould Shaw were slaughtered while their white counterparts hung back. Those men and every other black soldier helped turn the tide of war. We, as a people, are not strangers to putting our bodies on the front line. It's your turn."

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97.@juanitaowens6507
"April 5th I'm good just gonna chill out. Been there done that just gonna chill my black ass at home and let the leopards eat somebody else's face. Don't trust that march! You better 💯 collectively fast and pray and give it to Jesus Christ God Almighty let Him take care of everything 🙏🏻 Blessings"

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98.@andrephillips7413
"We need to go.. this is a trick of the enemy. Sitting down and doing nothing is NOT a choice"

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99.@PERRYS_PROPS
"I've been an activist for over 50 years and have participated in every major march, protest, and rally. I spent the last 12 years screaming at the top of my lungs about the dangers of trump. Very few listened. Even today people are still supporting trump. This revolution will be televised for me."

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100.@rozamakamaka
"If anyone feels unsafe - stay home! I’m a privileged white woman, I’ll go and protest and use my privilege for good."

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101.@blackeyedlily
"As a white woman, I totally agree with this message. I definitely do not want to see this administration, scapegoat black people, and use them as an excuse to commit violence and enact martial law. And I do fear that is what they would do."

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102.@lbangione
"They stayed at home on November 5th. We’re staying home on April 5th! 🕺🏿"

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103.@Rosaland1313
"You ain’t Neva lied 😎"

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104.@BigWallyWilkes
"Me and my Black family showed up and voted for Kamala on November 5th. On April 5th me and my Black family will be at home resting. Not our fight."

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105.@GRIGGINS1
"i find it curious that the two groups that don't want people to protest are these Black Youtubers and Tik Tokers. And Hardline MAGA types. I smell a rat when these two groups are saying the same thing."

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106.@jackmartinez5674
"I'm Puerto Rican and I have never tried to deny my afro-latino heritage like so many others unfortunately have. That's why I know that throughout American history I know that black people have always fought for EVERYONE without hesitation, no matter the consequences. And everyone else has let them down and chose to be selfish. Not that what I think matters, but I don't fault them for sitting this one out. Also, they don't need any white saviors anyway."

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107. @shadow_self_25
"This election was a wake up call. We've been trying to fix something we didn't break. The ancestors told us to "sit our Black asses down." ✊🏿"

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108. @IslandLatina2
"Fellow sista of 🇩🇴 and I voted with the 92%. Afro-Latinos know the deal and voted accordingly".

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109. @Blue7Horizon
"The people that voted for former VP Kamala Harris and Governor Tim Walz knew what would happen and acted accordingly. The time for solidarity was on November 5, 2024, but I do pray for the protesters and hope they will be safe."

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110.@kparkermillennium
"On November 5th when SISTAS, the 92%, felt and expressed that WE were resting, I didn't know it would land like this. But then again, I did. Because when Black Women lead an effort, we move something. Prayers to all of my collective Black family. I love y'all. You hear me?"

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111. @sharonwilliams6082
"Well Chile , I'll be sleeping in on April 5th. I'll be sitting back and doing nothing. I voted for the competent black woman"

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112. @DeniseDirect
"STAY HOME MY BLACK BROTHERS AND SISTERS THIS IS THEIR LESSON TO BE LEARNED!!! They got to handle this!❤ PLEASE SENDING LOVE AND LIGHT FROM ALABAMA ❤ ABUNDANCE AND GRATITUDE 🙏"

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113.@alexisf22
"Amen they voted for this let them do it"

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114.@moonfox18
"I voted for Kamala, donated, volunteered, and will be marching tomorrow. I was born with white privilege and I'm going to use it to fight for those without.

Stay safe and choose survival ❤️"

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115. @mamiejackson3862
"That part from our ancestors voice! This is not our fight we protested November 5! You reap what you sow, its reaping time!"

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116. @purplebuttafly8
"Harriet Tubman was right on point with that Underground Railroad. We're doing what she taught us! Ban together and protect our community. This is how we're protesting. We will NOT be baited in!! 🤫"

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117.@lyndanewman2188
"It's about time we stand up for you! I don't blame you one bit for sitting this one out. We can not use you as cannon fodder. I stand FOR YOU!"

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118.@ElRosco187
"Thank you"

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119. @LoisMann-g4u
"GOD BLESS YOU 🙏"

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120.@Mrwmrwmrwr
"A Black day of self-care sounds right to me."

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121.@robin1392
"I ain’t going , I have been marching for 40 years"

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122. @M3ME72
"Hell no WE WON'T GO😊"

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123.@dweb
"For the love of liberty for all, the US Constitution, blind justice, and honest representative democracy please liberate the US from MAGA! 🙏✌️"

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124. @MotownMimi
"💁🏻‍♀️Sis asks “…you think they’re gonna look out for us?” NO! Which is exactly why we’re chillin’ like a villain on April 5th."

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125.@thetruthcanbedifficulttoaccept
"Sit yo BLK @ss down 👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿 period!!!"

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UPDATE- LINKS TO FOUR VIDEOS OF APRIL 5, 2025 HANDS OFF PROTEST RALLIES IN THE UNITED STATES

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aDMLNPCYtwI "Protestors join more than a thousand rallies across the U.S. against Trump’s policies", PBSNewsHour, April 5, 2025

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W_-8vVx94Ho "Thousands pack Daley Plaza for anti-Trump "Hands Off!" protest", CBS Chicago, April 5, 2025  (Chicago, Illinois)

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=og9Goo2hqO4 "Demonstrators rally in Atlanta to protest efforts by President Trump and Elon Musk", 11Alive, April 5, 2025 (Atlanta, Georgia)
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A few Black people attending this rally are shown in this video of that Atlanta rally.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EoFnb2Ff0lA "Hands Off!" protests worldwide against Trump, protestors on streets from Washington to Paris", ANI News, April 5, 2025#HandsOffProtest #DonaldTrump #London

16,258 views • Apr 5, 2025 • #HandsOffProtest #DonaldTrump #London

Several hundred protesters turned out in Washington DC on April 05 against US President Donald Trump. The anti-Trump demonstrators in Washington vowed to “take our country back”. Around 200, mostly American protesters opposing US President Trump gathered in central London on April 05. The "Hands Off!" demonstration in the British capital is part of the wider protest organised in different part of the world. A few hundred demonstrators, mainly Americans living in Paris, also protested against US President Donald Trump's policies. They protestors showed their discontent at his and billionaire ally Elon Musk's rapid-fire effort to overhaul government, expand presidential authority.

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