Final day of the RNC

By Brent Lewis @blewisphoto

July 22, 2016

Speculation revolved around the protests in Cleveland at the Republican National Convention for the last few weeks, especially after the police shootings of black men and the killings of police officers in Louisiana and Dallas. It was thought that those who opposed the then-presumptive GOP presidential nominee Donald Trump would collide with his supporters. Hours after the convention has ended and the dust has begun to settle, this has proved to not be completely true. The images that have come out of Cleveland over the last four days have shown anger and hurt, but have also shown love, compassion and understanding of one another. These are the photos of the streets outside of the Quicken Loans Arena on the final day of the Republican National Convention on Thursday.

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A Indiana State Police officer runs through a fountain with a small child in Public Square on Thursday, July 21, 2016, in Cleveland, during the final day of the Republican convention.

A Indiana State Police officer runs through a fountain with a small child in Public Square on Thursday, July 21, 2016, in Cleveland, during the final day of the Republican convention.
Brandon Bacon protests police shootings in front of a line of police inside the Event Zone of the 2016 Republican National Convention in Cleveland, Ohio, USA 21 July 2016. Numerous protest groups have gathered in Cleveland throughout the four-day-long convention.

Brandon Bacon protests police shootings in front of a line of police inside the Event Zone of the 2016 Republican National Convention in Cleveland, Ohio, USA 21 July 2016. Numerous protest groups have gathered in Cleveland throughout the four-day-long convention.
People relax on the steps as protesters and demonstrators peacufully fill Cleveland's Public Square on July 21 during the Republican National Convention.

People relax on the steps as protesters and demonstrators peacufully fill Cleveland's Public Square on July 21 during the Republican National Convention.
A girl, with a flower placed in her face cover, takes part in a protest march during the Republican National Convention in Cleveland, Ohio, U.S., July 21, 2016.

A girl, with a flower placed in her face cover, takes part in a protest march during the Republican National Convention in Cleveland, Ohio, U.S., July 21, 2016.
Anti-Trump protesters from the Revolution Communist Party chant during a demonstration at Cleveland's Public Square on July 21.

Anti-Trump protesters from the Revolution Communist Party chant during a demonstration at Cleveland's Public Square on July 21.
A demonstrator takes a break on the lawn of Public Squar in Cleveland on July 21.

A demonstrator takes a break on the lawn of Public Squar in Cleveland on July 21.
A man walks beneath a freeway overpass during an anti-Trump protest to coincide with the Republican National Convention in Cleveland, Ohio, U.S., July 21, 2016.

A man walks beneath a freeway overpass during an anti-Trump protest to coincide with the Republican National Convention in Cleveland, Ohio, U.S., July 21, 2016.
Demonstrators sit together in a fountain inside the Event Zone of the 2016 Republican National Convention in Cleveland, Ohio, USA 21 July 2016. Numerous protest groups have gathered in Cleveland throughout the four-day-long convention.

Demonstrators sit together in a fountain inside the Event Zone of the 2016 Republican National Convention in Cleveland, Ohio, USA 21 July 2016. Numerous protest groups have gathered in Cleveland throughout the four-day-long convention.
A group demonstrating against Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump march near the sight of the Republican National Convention (RNC) on the last day of the convention on July 21, 2016 in Cleveland, Ohio. Many people have stayed away from downtown due to road closures and the fear of violence. The four-day Republican National Convention kicked off on July 18.

A group demonstrating against Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump march near the sight of the Republican National Convention (RNC) on the last day of the convention on July 21, 2016 in Cleveland, Ohio. Many people have stayed away from downtown due to road closures and the fear of violence. The four-day Republican National Convention kicked off on July 18.
Protesters, demonstraters and spectators peacefully gather in Cleveland's Public Square during the Republican National Convention on July 21.

Protesters, demonstraters and spectators peacefully gather in Cleveland's Public Square during the Republican National Convention on July 21.
Anti-Trump protesters from the Revolution Communist Party chant during a demonstration at Cleveland's Public Square on July 21.

Anti-Trump protesters from the Revolution Communist Party chant during a demonstration at Cleveland's Public Square on July 21.
A man gets in an argument over race and police force during a demonstration at Public Square in Cleveland on July 21.

A man gets in an argument over race and police force during a demonstration at Public Square in Cleveland on July 21.
David, left, and Christian (last names witheld) wave Donald Trump flags in Public Square during a demonstration Thursday in Cleveland.

David, left, and Christian (last names witheld) wave Donald Trump flags in Public Square during a demonstration Thursday in Cleveland.
A protestors who was following a group called 'Stand Against Trump' stands in the middle of the Lorain Carnegie Bridge before the start of the final day of the Republican National Convention in downtown Cleveland, Ohio, USA, 21 July 2016. Numerous protest groups have gathered in Cleveland throughout the four-day-long convention.

A protestors who was following a group called 'Stand Against Trump' stands in the middle of the Lorain Carnegie Bridge before the start of the final day of the Republican National Convention in downtown Cleveland, Ohio, USA, 21 July 2016. Numerous protest groups have gathered in Cleveland throughout the four-day-long convention.
Police play a game of ping-pong near where groups are demonstrating near the sight of the Republican National Convention (RNC) on the last day of the convention on July 21, 2016 in Cleveland, Ohio.

Police play a game of ping-pong near where groups are demonstrating near the sight of the Republican National Convention (RNC) on the last day of the convention on July 21, 2016 in Cleveland, Ohio.
Police officers leave Public Square in Cleveland Thursday.

Police officers leave Public Square in Cleveland Thursday.