‘No Trump, no KKK, no racist USA’ chants crowd at Dallas post-election rally

A coalition of North Texas community groups rallied in front of Dallas City Hall late Nov. 6 to express frustration with the U.S. election and both political parties.

"Despite different backgrounds, despite different experiences and struggles, we all recognize that we came today seeing a system that fundamentally failed us," said William Capper, a member of Jewish Voice for Peace. "If you were not already aware of this inconsistency between our electoral system and the realities that we all face, we see it now baldly and cleanly on its face."

Starting around 7:30 p.m., a crowd of about 40 people listened to speeches and participated in chants. The event was part of a network of post-election rallies held across the country, including in New York City , Chicago and Los Angeles .

"We're doing it with various community organizations because this new government that's going to take power affects a variety of people," said Rick Majumdar, a member of Teamsters Local 767 and Freedom Road Socialist Organization. "We feel like the communities involved here today make up a very, very diverse group of people. If you look throughout the country, it's probably a similar theme."

The rallies were organized before the election results were released, as a show of frustration with the U.S. government regardless of the political party in charge.

However, speakers did address President-elect Donald Trump's win. They opposed his campaign promises like the mass deportation of millions of undocumented immigrants living in the U.S., as well as thousands living under temporary protected status.

Chants included "No Trump, no KKK, no racist USA" and "Trump, escucha, estamos en la lucha." The latter is a Spanish rally call often used in immigrant rights movements, translating roughly to "Listen, we are in the fight."

The organizing coalition was made up of local groups that advocate for labor rights and unions, anti-war efforts, racial justice, LGBTQ+ rights, immigrant rights and more. This includes the Freedom Road Socialist Organization, Palestinian Youth Movement, DFW Anti-War Committee, Progressive Student Union, La Frontera Nos Cruzó and the National Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression.

All the speakers urged audience members to join community organizations that address issues they're passionate about.

"We have time to consolidate, to build connections, and to create support systems that would not only help us stand strong in the face of oppression, but also fight back against it," said Seraphine Pecson, a University of Texas at Arlington student and Progressive Student Union member.