by: WOODTV.com staff, Donovan Long
Mich. (WOOD) — Downtown Grand Rapids was filled with dozens of protestors Friday, protesting the challenges they say the immigrant community faces.
The gathering of May Day protesters began around noontime near Lincoln Park on Bridge Street NW , near John Ball Park. Many of the demonstrators decorated their cars with signs to take part in the vehicle parade.
Movimiento Cosecha, a group that draws attention to issues facing the immigrant community was was well-represented by the protesters.
Mike Larowe, a demonstrator at the event said he is using his voice and presence to call on lawmakers and those in position of power to adopt some type of legislation to allow immigrants to have drivers’ licenses among other government benefits.
“I wanted to shame other white people into behaving in the moral upstanding way that a lot of people think that they do,” said LaRowe. “I want other people like me need to know that our position of privilege comes with a responsibility to help those who need help.”
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