Opening Day Outside the RNC in Cleveland August 5, 2016 scott carrier Sean Whitty and Christopher Traviano. I went to the Republican and Democratic conventions in Cleveland and Philadelphia to see who showed up outside on the streets. This is the first in a short series of reports. Donate Sean Whitty's back tattoo. A quote by Sam Adams on Sean's arm. The Public Square in downtown Cleveland, where some of the protests took place. Two anti-Trump protesters in Public Square. David Patterson speaking just before Kathy Wray Coleman is arrested. The Cleveland Police handcuff Kathy Wray Coleman. Taking her away. Kathy Wray Coleman was arrested on outstanding warrants for assaulting Cleveland Police officers. The Rev. Pamela M. Pickney Butts scolding the crowd after Coleman's arrest. Donate