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“We’re Not Quiet Anymore." Concord Protestors Join Nationwide Uprising Against Trump

From veterans to immigrants, local residents raised their voices in defense of democracy and warned of creeping autocracy under Trump.

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Jun 14, 2025
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Roughly 850 people showed up for Saturday’s “No Kings” Concord protest. Photo credit: Chris Miller

Salvador Estrada has lived in Cabarrus County for more than two decades.

Though he’s an American citizen, he’s also a proud immigrant — originally from Mexico City. And he understands more than most the critical role immigrants have played in shaping America into a powerful and diverse nation.

It’s also why Estrada is scared.

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