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Anti-Trump protesters march in Ybor City

Posted at 11:18 PM, Nov 09, 2016
and last updated 2016-11-10 00:13:57-05

A march was organized in Ybor City, Wednesday night, protesting the results of the general election.

"We're not scared and by we I mean the LGBTQ community, women in America. I mean Muslims (and) I mean Mexicans," Victoria Fostini said.

Fostini set up the march on Facebook, naming it "Not My President Tampa Protest". She did not expect a big turnout.

"You know, I came out here even though I had a couple of death threats and someone called my job and threatened to get me fired," Fostini said.

"We are facing a lot of steps back (and) a lot of things are going to happen that are going to be different," one protestor said.

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Some fear significant setbacks under the new president. Donald Trump was named the president-elect. People chanted, "Donald Trump go away".

"We're not going to be quiet. We're here (and) our voices are loud. We will be heard," Fostini said. 

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