Editorial photo #10684896 Social Issue

Pro And Anti-SOGI 123 Protests In Edmonton

EDMONTON, CANADA - OCTOBER 20, 2023 : Christopher Saccoccia, (Chris Sky), known for controversial views and associated with anti-mask, anti-lockdown, COVID-19 denial, and anti-vaccine movements, addresses the crowd at the LGBTQ+ corner in downtown Edmonton during the 'STOP SOGI 123' protest, where concerns about the sexual orientation and gender identity (SOGI) curriculum in schools are expressed, on October 20, 2023, in Edmonton, Canada. Opponents, LGBTQ+ members, and their supporters organized a counter-protest called 'Stop the Hate Counter-Rally' on the opposite side of Whyte Avenue. Both groups were separated and monitored by members of the Edmonton Police force. (Photo by Artur Widak/NurPhoto)

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Photo ID: #10684896
Date taken: 20 October 2023
Location: —
Photographer: Artur Widak/NurPhoto
Category: Social Issue

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