Cops block protesters from marching down the street at the No Kings, anti-Trump march and rally in uptown Charlotte Saturday, June 14, 2025.
Lila Turner
lturner@charlotteobserver.com
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An estimate of 5,000 participants at the the ‘No Kings, anti-Trump’ Protest in uptown Charlotte, Saturday, June 14, 2025. Lila Turner lturner@charlotteobserver.com
Amanda Hancock leads the ‘No Kings, anti-Trump’ march and rally while dressed like Donald Trump in Charlotte, Saturday, June 14, 2025. Lila Turner lturner@charlotteobserver.com
CMPD bike officers blocked traffic and watched protesters at the No Kings protest on North Tryon Street and 7th Street in Charlotte, Saturday, June 14, 2025. Over 5,000 people participated in the rally. Melissa Melvin-Rodriguez mrodriguez@charlotteobserver.com
Ada Lee Smith and Celia Kaul hold up signs the ‘No Kings, anti-Trump’ march and rally in Charlotte, Saturday, June 14, 2025. Lila Turner lturner@charlotteobserver.com
Dean Withers holds an American flag Saturday, June 14, 2025 at the ‘No Kings, anti-Trump’ protest in downtown Rock Hill, SC. TRACY KIMBALL tkimball@heraldonline.com
Derrick Johnson, far left, the president and CEO of the NAACP, announced during a press conference Monday, June 16, 2025, that President Donald Trump will not be invited to the organization’s upcoming NAACP convention in Charlotte. The 116th national convention begins on July 9 to 12, and the theme is “The Fierce Urgency of Now.” John D. Simmons For the Observer
Albemarle native muralist Eli Williams poses in front of his work on Pee Dee Avenue in Albemarle, NC, on Tuesday, June 10, 2025. After completing their art degrees, Eli and his brother Jack returned to Albemarle to manage their business, WMSBrothers. Lila Turner lturner@charlotteobserver.com
Maya Love, a recent graduate of Independence High School, was recognized as the Female Athlete of the Year for 2025. As a top track athlete, Love is set to continue her track career at the University of South Carolina. Lila Turner lturner@charlotteobserver.com
Patron John Gomez selects fresh vegetables from the produce fridge at the Ada Jenkins Center in Davidson, N.C., Thursday, June 12, 2025. The center partners with community gardens to provide fresh produce to shoppers. Lila Turner lturner@charlotteobserver.com
Lauren Freer, a radiation therapist and semi-professional drag racer, works on her cars with her father, Paul, who serves as her crew chief. KHADEJEH NIKOUYEH Knikouyeh@charlotteobserver.com
Charlotte Checkers John Leonard and Canucks Ty Mueller collide during the Calder Cup on Sunday, June 15, 2025 at Bojangles Coliseum in Charlotte. The Checkers defeated the Canucks 3-2, tying the series 1-1. JEFF SINER jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
Charlotte Checkers Mike Benning, left, is congratulated by teammate Marek Alscher, right, following Benning’s game winning goal against the Canucks during overtime in the Calder Cup on Sunday, June 15, 2025 at Bojangles Coliseum in Charlotte. The series is tied at 1-1. JEFF SINER jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
Checkers organist and keytarist Jason Atkins, also known as Greazy Keyz, celebrates a goal during the Calder Cup opener between the Checkers and Canucks at Bojangles Coliseum in Charlotte Friday, June 13, 2025. Melissa Melvin-Rodriguez mrodriguez@charlotteobserver.com
