Thousands peacefully protest outside the Kentucky Derby in Louisville
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ASSOCIATED PRESS
Members of the Louisville Metro Police Department line up on the street in front of the main entrance of Churchill Downs racetrack before the 146th running of the Kentucky Derby, Saturday, Sept. 5.ASSOCIATED PRESS
Members of the NFAC, a Black militia, march to Churchill Downs racetrack before the 146th running of the Kentucky Derby, in Louisville, Ky., Saturday, Sept. 5.ASSOCIATED PRESS
Members of the NFAC, a Black militia, march to Churchill Downs racetrack before the 146th running of the Kentucky Derby, in Louisville, Ky., Saturday, Sept. 5.ASSOCIATED PRESS
Protesters march past the gates of Churchill Downs racetrack before the 146th running of the Kentucky Derby, Saturday, Sept. 5, in Louisville, Ky.ASSOCIATED PRESS
Protesters march past the Churchill Downs racetrack before the 146th running of the Kentucky Derby horse race, Saturday, Sept. 5, in Louisville, Ky.ASSOCIATED PRESS
Police officers watch as protesters march past the Churchill Downs racetrack before the 146th running of the Kentucky Derby, Saturday, Sept. 5, in Louisville, Ky.ASSOCIATED PRESS
Protesters march past the Churchill Downs racetrack before the 146th running of the Kentucky Derby horse race, Saturday, Sept. 5, in Louisville, Ky.ASSOCIATED PRESS
Members of the NFAC, a Black militia, march to Churchill Downs racetrack before the 146th running of the Kentucky Derby, in Louisville, Ky., Saturday, Sept. 5.ASSOCIATED PRESS
Security personnel guard an entrance before the 146th running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs, Saturday, Sept. 5, in Louisville, Ky.ASSOCIATED PRESS
Security personnel guard an entrance before the 146th running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs, Saturday, Sept. 5, in Louisville, Ky.ASSOCIATED PRESS
The grandstand remains empty during the 146th running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs, Saturday, Sept. 5, in Louisville, Ky. The Kentucky Derby was won by Jockey John Velazquez riding Authentic.ASSOCIATED PRESS
Military Police, working as security, stand in empty stands before the 146th running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs, Saturday, Sept. 5, in Louisville, Ky.ASSOCIATED PRESS
A woman looks out over the paddock before the 146th running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs, Saturday, Sept. 5, in Louisville, Ky.ASSOCIATED PRESS
Jockeys for the 146th running of the Kentucky Derby pose for a group photo prior to the race at Churchill Downs, Saturday, Sept. 5, in Louisville, Ky.ASSOCIATED PRESS
Sandy Dompkosky stands in the paddock before the 146th running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs, Saturday, Sept. 5, in Louisville, Ky.ASSOCIATED PRESS
Jockey John Velazquez riding Authentic, right, crosses the finish line to win the 146th running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs, Saturday, Sept. 5, in Louisville, Ky.ASSOCIATED PRESS
Ladies wear hats before the 146th running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs, Saturday, Sept. 5, in Louisville, Ky.ASSOCIATED PRESS
Jockey John Velazquez riding Authentic (18) heads to the finish line to win the 146th running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs, Saturday, Sept. 5, in Louisville, Ky.ASSOCIATED PRESS
Guest watch a race before the 146th running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs, Saturday, Sept. 5, in Louisville, Ky.ASSOCIATED PRESS
A lady watches as horses are walk in the paddock before the 146th running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs, Saturday, Sept. 5, in Louisville, Ky.ASSOCIATED PRESS
Trainer Bob Baffert holds the trophy after John Velazquez rode Authentic to victory in the 146th running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs, Saturday, Sept. 5, in Louisville, Ky.ASSOCIATED PRESS
John Velazquez holds the trophy after riding Authentic to victory in the 146th running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs, Saturday, Sept. 5, in Louisville, Ky.