Where Are ‘No Kings Day' Protests Happening?
Organizers have planned protests in more than 2,000 cities. One of the largest No Kings demonstrations is expected to be in Philadelphia, where participants will march more than a mile to the art museum and hear speakers including family members of Martin Luther King Jr. Large crowds are also expected in Atlanta, Houston, Chicago, Phoenix and Charlotte.
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Dominion Post
32 minutes ago
- Dominion Post
Pride and Protest: Pair of events unites those opposed to president's actions
MORGANTOWN — On Saturday, Morgantown found itself at the crossing of protest and pride. In the morning, protesters gathered in support of the movement 'No Kings Day.' By afternoon, the Morgantown rail-trail was alive with music, rainbows and community as Morgantown Pride hosted its annual block party. Though different, both events were united in a message to protect rights. First, a rally lined the sidewalks of Evansdale with people holding handmade signs and peacefully chanting 'No kings!' and 'This is what democracy looks like!' The demonstration was part of a movement organized in opposition that participants called 'the erosion of democratic norms and rising government overreach.' 'This country doesn't have kings,' said Ron Allen, a member of the Mountaineer Indivisible Citizens Action Group. 'We're against authoritarianism, which is the direction this administration is heading.' Allen called the day's march not just a protest, but a stand to 'preserve our democratic rights and fend for democracy.' 'If he really wanted to honor the military, he could have done it on July 4,' Allen said. 'This is a counterpoint to that. People across the country are mobilizing, and we're proud to be part of it.' The nationwide protests were scheduled to coincide with the massive military parade taking place in Washington, D.C., to mark the U.S. Army's 250th birthday. Saturday was also President Trump's 79th birthday. By early afternoon, the day shifted to a celebration over the rail-trail for the Morgantown Pride Block Party. Jeffrey Shears, the new president of Morgantown Pride, greeted attendees as they came to celebrate. The day was full of events like drag shows, music, local vendors and family-friendly activities. 'It's a great day for Morgantown,' Shears said. 'It's a great day any time our town rallies around a cause. Whether it's protest or pride, our community shows up.' Planning this year's events came with challenges, Shears said, as they faced reduced support following the rollback of diversity, equity and inclusion measures. 'We're so used to having corporate sponsors,' he said. 'With DEI going away, we've really seen who supports our community and who doesn't.' Shears, a military veteran and former Mr. Rainbow Pride of West Virginia, said his mission now is to serve and defend his community. 'I spent 20 years defending our country,' he said. 'Now I'm spending the rest of my life defending our community.' For performer Bella la Vall, who took the stage during the block party, the connection between the morning protest and the Pride celebration was more than clear. 'Sometimes, the most rebellious thing you can do is be gay, be proud, be an artist,' she said. 'Even this Pride event is a 'No Kings' protest, without calling itself that.' Originally from New York, Bella stayed in Morgantown after college because of the strong support system she found here. 'There's something powerful about being visible in a world that often wants you to shrink,' she said. 'When you have your community, you can get through anything.'
Yahoo
40 minutes ago
- Yahoo
No major problems reported at 'No Kings' rallies in Brevard
There were the warnings from the governor and from Brevard County Sheriff Wayne Ivey. But aside from a few people falling prey to the heat and some passers-by flashing obscene hand gestures, Brevard County's "No Kings" protests went off without any major issues, police and community leaders reported. There were 'no real issues or concerns. For the most part it was a peaceful and respectful assembly,' Palm Bay Police Chief Mario Augello said of the rally held in the city Saturday, June 14. "They dispersed when they said they would without having to be directed." In Cocoa, two people were overcome by the heat and humidity as temperatures pushed upward into the mid-80s, police reported there. The rallies took place on the Space Coast and coincided with protests across the country — and hours before the large-scale military parade in Washington, D.C., organized by the Pentagon and hosted by the Trump administration. The nationwide protests — called to denounce Trump's presidency and the administrative changes he's put into place — drew millions of people across the country, and tens of thousands in cities such as New York, Los Angeles, and Atlanta. In some of the cities, there were reports of violence, with tear gas lobbed into crowds by police in Portland, Ore., and one person was wounded after someone fired off a gun during the downtown rally in Salt Lake City, police reported. One person drove a sport utility vehicle into a crowd of rallygoers in Culpeper, Va., following what authorities said was an otherwise peaceful demonstration. The peaceful rallies also took place in Brevard County days after Ivey made comments warning against violence at any demonstrations. "If you throw a brick, a fir bomb or point a gun at one of our deputies, we will be notifying your family where to collect your remains, because we will kill you, graveyard dead," said Ivey, whose comments went viral nationwide through social media and other news platforms. "We're not going to play,' Ivey said during a press conference in Titusville with the attorney general and others to reemphasize Gov. Ron DeSantis' message that Florida would not tolerate violent protests. DeSantis also said the state would not penalize drivers who rolled through crowds in self-defense. The violence, however, did not surface. '(The demonstrators) did a fantastic job. I'm proud of the community for showing the world that our sheriff had no reason for making such threats. Honestly, he needs to apologize,' said Lauren Giocone, one of the protesters at the Cocoa rally. An estimated 2,000 people lined the streets at State Road 520 and U.S. 1, holding up signs and waving. Giocone said that there was at least one truck that drove through the area repeatedly, belching smoke as it rode by. At another point, she said several pro-Trump men were seen walking through the crowd. No incidents were reported. In Palm Bay, between 400 to 600 people gathered for the protest, Palm Bay police reported. 'That's what America is about,' said Cocoa City Council Member Alex Goins. 'Living side by side with those from different walks of life and different views." J.D. Gallop is a criminal justice/breaking news reporter at FLORIDA TODAY. Contact Gallop at 321-917-4641 or jgallop@ X, formerly known as Twitter: @JDGallop. This article originally appeared on Florida Today: Brevard 'No Kings' rallies go on without any major issues, police say
Vogue
an hour ago
- Vogue
On the Ground at New York's No Kings Day March
Even the weather was riled up during Saturday's 'No Kings' march in Manhattan. Yet the steady drizzle couldn't stop tens of thousands of New Yorkers from processing 15 blocks—from Bryant Park down to Madison Square Park—to protest the Trump administration's immigration policies. The date, June 14, was significant for many reasons: It was Flag Day, the 250th birthday of the United States Army, and President Donald Trump's 79th birthday. 'It's a rush of positivity to see our brothers and sisters of all colors and creeds stand shoulder-to-shoulder in unity against hate,' fashion designer Willy Chavaria told me on his way to the march, just one of some 2,000 protests organized across the country. 'We are a people of empathy and compassion. Let the world see us.' Though the rain forced attendees to dress fairly practically (in rain jackets, hiking boots, and the like), this being New York, the more creatively inclined still embraced the moment. One man in costume as the Super Mario Bros. character Luigi carried a sign reading 'Billionaires Beware…,' while another protester came in Marie Antoinette-meets-President Trump drag. (Asked about the inspiration for their look, the latter simply said, 'Well…' as they gestured up and down.) Elsewhere, cult-favorite Labubu dolls were out in full force, hitching a ride on backpacks and bags; as were a few (human) famous faces: Gracie Abrams shared a 'Know Your Rights' slide to her Instagram Stories before showing up to support, and a friend told me that they walked side-by-sode with actor Richard Kind. While the pace was slow, the energy was focused. Around me, the crowd kept the chants up ('This is what democracy looks like!' and 'No king, no!'—accompanied by a marching brass band—were favorites). And while there were quippy posters reminiscent of those at the 2017 Women's March, the stakes of this particular political moment felt especially clear. With protests against ICE deportations entering their second week in Los Angeles—where the White House has controversially mobilized Marines and the National Guard to enforce civil order—marchers in Manhattan knew exactly who they were fighting for: people like Dylan, a 20-year-old New York City public school student from Venezuela who was arrested by plainclothes ICE officers three days ago, just moments after a Manhattan judge dismissed his deportation case.
