All photographs are by Cassandra Davis.
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Friday evening's Trump rally draws crowds of both supporters and protesters in the thousands. -
Young Trump supporters celebrating as UIC's Pavilion fills. -
After a 30-minute delay, a campaign representative announces that the rally has been cancelled due to security concerns. -
Massive crowds of protesters make their presence known as the audience erupts in celebration. Announcements of the cancellation are drowned out by the cheering of enormous crowds inside. -
Scuffles between supporters and protestors fill the rally floor. -
Media turns away from an empty podium to the massive presence of protests in the back bleachers. -
Crowds roar and some chant for Bernie, others shout "Sí, sí se puede," and others sang "we gon' be alright," the chorus of Kendrick Lamar's "Alright." -
A protester displays a torn Trump sign. -
Trump supporters leave the rally while others remain behind and engage with protesters. Some Trump supporters are heard chanting "Build a wall, build a wall" and "go back to your country" along with other racial slurs. -
A young woman stands with her friend wearing an American flag as hijab. -
A Trump supporter responds to shouts from protesters. Later he is seen in a scuffle with protesters outside and escorted away by police. -
A protester stands her ground as police tell her to leave. -
Overheard within this moment from off screen: "This does not bode well for Trump." The UIC Pavilion empties as crowds clash. -
Thousands of protesters gather outside of the rally, contained by a sizable police presence and horse mounted officers. The protesters succeeded in shutting down the rally. -
Protesters outnumber Trump supporters at this point in the evening. -
illustration by Cassandra Davis
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