The Juggalo March, or Juggalo March on Washington, was a rally held on September 16, 2017, in Washington, D.C., United States.[1][2][3] The event, organized by fans of hip hop group Insane Clown Posse that are known as juggalos and juggalettes, took place on the same day as several other demonstrations around the city, including one in support of President Donald Trump called the Mother of All Rallies.[4][5][6] The march was organized to protest the FBI's classification of Juggalos as a gang.[2]
.jpg) Shaggy 2 Dope along with other juggalos during the march. | |
| Date | September 16, 2017 |
|---|---|
| Location | Washington, D.C., United States |
| Cause | Protesting the FBI's classification of Juggalos as a gang |
| Participants | ~1,500 |
Approximately 1,500 demonstrators gathered near the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. The rally officially started at noon.[1]
Background
editJuggalos are fans of the hip hop group Insane Clown Posse. Members often have tattoos and wear face paint. The FBI has classified juggalos as a "loosely organized hybrid gang", and in 2011, the Justice Department's Gang Task Force said group members were "forming more organized subsets and engaging in more gang-like criminal activity".[1]
Jason Webber, an organizer of the march and publicist for Insane Clown Posse's record label Psychopathic Records, said the government's labeling "exposed law-abiding Juggalos to harassment and discrimination by police, employers and others". March supporters claimed they were a nonviolent group who should not be compared to gangs like the Bloods and the Crips.[1]
See also
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References
edit- ^ a b c d "Juggalos, Trump Supporters, Critics Gather in Washington". Washington, D.C.: WRC-TV. September 17, 2017. Archived from the original on September 16, 2017. Retrieved January 14, 2017.
- ^ a b "Juggalos descend on D.C. to fight FBI gang distinction as pro-Trump activists rally". USA Today. Archived from the original on 2017-09-17. Retrieved 2017-09-17.
- ^ Moylan, Brian (January 26, 2017). "Environmental Activists Plan to March on Washington April 29". Vice News. Vice Media. Archived from the original on March 20, 2021. Retrieved March 24, 2017.
- ^ Lorenz, Taylor (August 17, 2017). "Pro-Trump rally and Juggalo March will happen on same day in DC". Thehill.com. Archived from the original on August 17, 2017. Retrieved August 18, 2017.
- ^ "Pro-Trump rally to commence on same day as "Juggalo" march in DC". CBS News. Archived from the original on December 1, 2020. Retrieved August 18, 2017.
- ^ "A Mostly Typical Saturday In Washington, D.C.: Political Rallies — Plus Juggalos". NPR. Archived from the original on 2018-04-06. Retrieved 2018-04-05.
Further reading
edit- Baumgaertner, Emily (September 16, 2017). "Juggalos on the Mall? Just Another Weekend of Washington Protests". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Archived from the original on November 12, 2020. Retrieved October 2, 2017.
External links
edit- Official website at the Wayback Machine (archived September 13, 2019)