US: Hundreds Converge on Times Square to Protest Racism, Trump
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Hundreds of Haitian-Americans and others rallied in the Times Square in New York City to denounce racism and remarks that US President Donald Trump have made disparaging African countries and questioning further US acceptance of Haitian immigrants.
Politicians including Democratic Mayor Bill de Blasio joined the demonstration Monday.
Protesters carried Haitian flags and signs with messages including "peace, love, power, dream."
Police at one point ushered demonstrators out of space designated for walking, but there were no immediate reports of any arrests.
Trump is accused of using a vulgarity to describe African nations and questioning why to allow more immigrants from Haiti, rather than countries like Norway.
Meanwhile, Trump claimed the comments "weren't made" and that he's not a racist.
He further alleged he has "a wonderful relationship with Haitians."
Source: News Agencies, Edited by website team
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