Help us have a peaceful, safe – and powerful – rally

Help us have a peaceful, safe - and powerful – rally

What to know before you go.

Help us have a peaceful, safe – and powerful – rally.

The No Kings Day Rally and Protest is happening THIS Saturday, Oct. 18 at 1 p.m. on the Johnson County Community College campus on the greenway at the corner of Quivira and College, 12345 College Blvd., Overland Park.

What is No Kings Day?

It’s a peaceful nationwide show of unity in support of our democracy and in opposition to the rise in authoritarianism.
Across the country, people are gathering to say No Kings in America.

It’s important to remember that YOU will play a significant role in ensuring we have a peaceful protest. We don’t anticipate any difficulty, but if counter-protestors come, we expect rally attendees NOT to engage or heckle in any way. (Remember, we’re peacefully rallying in support of our democracy – and everyone’s right to free speech.) If you need help, look for the marshals in yellow safety vests.

Learn how to de-escalate in this brief video. It’s important information these days, in general.

What should I bring?

Water.
Sign.
A chair or tarp/blanket to sit on (optional).
Your commitment to a peaceful protest!

What do I need to know about parking?

JCCC offers ample parking. It’s a Saturday!
We still suggest carpooling.

What is the schedule?

Arrive with plenty of time to park and walk to the greenway.

Partner tables will be ready around 12:15 p.m.
Music and speakers start at 1 p.m.
Protest on Quivira starts after speakers; around 2 p.m.

What about people with mobility issues?

JCCC has handicapped parking. Plus, we’ll reserve an area in the front of the stage for wheelchair/walker access. Please be aware the event is in a grassy field and there are no sidewalks.

Will there be bathrooms?

Yes. The nearest restrooms are on the first floor of the Midwest Trust Center on the JCCC campus.

Will there be a first aid tent?

Yes, we will have a first aid tent equipped for minor injuries.

Who are the speakers?

Mark McCormick, Kansas Black Leadership Council, journalist;
Nubia, community organizer with the Kansas Missouri Dream Alliance;
Jae Moyer, queer activist;
Huascar Medina, former Kansas poet laureate;
Moti Rieber, Kansas Interfaith Action;
Bryson Ripley, Veterans for Peace
Laurel Birchfield, Mainstream Coalition;
Micah Kubic, Kansas ACLU.
Plus, music by Joy Zimmerman

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