These celebs are leading a protest against Trump in New York City
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January 18, 2017 09:25 PM EST
These celebs are leading a protest against Trump in New York City
WATCH | Thursday night, Hollywood elite are holding a protest in front of Trump International Hotel. Starting at 6 p.m., Mayor de Blasio and Reverend Al Sharpton will speak alongside actor/activists Alec Baldwin, Mark Ruffalo, and Michael Moore.
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FILE - In this June 7, 2016 file photo, Alec Baldwin attends the 2016 Fragrance Foundation Awards in New York. “Saturday Night Live” has chosen Alec Baldwin to impersonate GOP presidential nominee Donald Trump. He will debut his Trump impression opposite cast member Kate McKinnon’s continuing turn as Clinton. Trump had previously been played by announcer Darrell Hammond and by the now-departed Taran Killam. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP, File)
Filmmaker Michael Moore joins the demonstrators during a protest against the election of President-elect Donald Trump on 5ht Ave near Trump Tower, Saturday, Nov. 12, 2016, in New York. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)
Mark Ruffalo attends the world premiere of "Now You See Me 2" at AMC Loews Lincoln Square on Monday, June 6, 2016, in New York. (Photo by Charles Sykes/Invision/AP)
While all eyes are on Washington D.C., this protest hopes to draw the attention of the inauguration to New York. Protestors are hoping New York Senator and Minority Leader Chuck Schumer will hear them and be their voice. The senator was invited, but did not confirm his attendance.
Sen. Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., center, accompanied by Sen. Debbie Stabenow, D-Mich., second from right, leaves a Senate Democratic caucus organizing meeting on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2016, after Schumer was elected minority leader for the upcoming 115th Congress. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)
Event organizer Alex Beauchamp said, "I think he's going to notice when New Yorkers come out with an incredibly loud voice." This protest is meant to focus on "climate change, real change in criminal justice reform, and the Affordable Care Act."
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Rosie Perez arrives at the 4th Annual Production Of The 24 Hour Plays After-Party held at the The Shore Hotel on Friday, June 20, 2014, in Santa Monica, Calif. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP)
Shailene Woodley attends the premiere of National Geographic Channel's "Before The Flood," at the United Nations on Thursday, Oct. 20, 2016. (Photo by Brad Barket/Invision/AP)
Standing Rock Sioux Chairman Dave Archambault, left, tribal youth Garrett Hairychin and actress Shailene Woodley, right, look on as several celebrities met with tribal officials and youth in Fort Yates, N.D. to discuss efforts to halt construction of the Dakota Access oil pipeline. (AP Photo/James MacPherson)
Actresses Rosie Perez and Shailene Woodley will be speaking at the event, organized by Moveon.org and Food & Water Watch. Their presence adds to an impressive list of celebrity activists and advocates attending the protest. The question is, will it be enough to reach the President-Elect?
