NC joins 50501 movement's nationwide 'Day of Action' with protests in Raleigh, Durham, and more

RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- Over 700 protests were scheduled nationwide for Saturday as part of a "Day of Action" against the actions and policies of the Trump administration.

This includes events in Raleigh, Durham, and 20 other towns and cities in North Carolina.

Over 700 protests are scheduled nationwide for Saturday as part of a "Day of Action" against the actions and policies of the Trump administration

All these protests are under '50501,' a decentralized anti-Trump movement that originated on Reddit. The name refers to "50 protests in 50 states on one movement," highlighting the group's demonstrations at state capitols nationwide on Feb. 5.

The protest in Raleigh was held on 300 North Salisbury Street, and a protest in Durham was held on 211 West Parrish Street.

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