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They’re hallmarks of American history: protests, rallies, sit-ins, marches, disruptions

Americans cherish the right to assemble, to speak out, to petition for the redress of grievances. It's enshrined in the first of the constitutional amendments. They laud social actions of the past and recognize the advances toward equality that previous generations made, often at risk of life and limb. But those same activities can produce anger and outright opposition when life's routines are interrupted, and wariness that those speaking out are outsiders looking to sow chaos and influence impressionable minds.

It’s enshrined in the first of the constitutional amendments. But the same activities can produce wariness and outright opposition when life’s routines are interrupted, and worry that those speaking out

When it comes to protest activity, disruption is the point, says Celeste Faison, co-national Director of the Movement for Black Lives network.

NEW YORK (AP) — They’re hallmarks of American history: protests, rallies, sit-ins, marches, disruptions. They date from the early days of what would become the…