More No Kings Day protests are scheduled for Oct. 18, with over 2,100 protests planned nationwide, including one in Tallahassee outside the Historic Capitol.
Organizers say the No Kings events will challenge President Donald Trump as he escalates «his violent authoritarian attacks on our freedoms,» citing the militarization of United States cities like Chicago and the government shutdown that began Oct. 1.
«No Kings Day is about claiming what we’ve already built. Working people built this country, not billionaires,” April Verrett, president of the Service Employees International Union, said in a news release. “We’re protecting what we’ve built, and we’re building what’s next. Let’s go get it.»
Thousands of No Kings protests took place June 14 nationwide, coinciding with Flag Day, Trump’s 79th birthday and the U.S. Army’s 250th anniversary celebration and military parade in Washington, D.C.
What is No Kings Day?
In Tallahassee, there have been three No Kings protests that have drawn thousands to the historic Capitol since January.
«The world saw the power of the people, and President Trump’s attempt at a coronation collapsed under the strength of a movement rising against his abuses of power,» No Kings said on its website. «Now, he’s doubling down — sending militarized agents into our communities, silencing voters, and handing billionaires giveaways while families struggle.»
«This isn’t just politics. It’s democracy versus dictatorship. And together, we’re choosing democracy.»
Here’s where the No Kings Protest will take place in Tallahassee.
Tallahassee No Kings protest at a glance
Location: Old Capitol, 400 S. Monroe St, Tallahassee
Time: 10-11:30 a.m.
Organizer: Indivisible Tallahassee
Instructions: Bring signs, friends, and your voice; commit to nonviolence and watching out for one another; share widely and help build the crowd.
Questions? Contact IndivisibleTLH@gmail.com
Message from the organizer: “A core principle behind all No Kings events is a commitment to nonviolent action. We expect all participants to seek to de-escalate any potential confrontation with those who disagree with our values and to act lawfully at these events. Weapons of any kind, including those legally permitted, should not be brought to events.”