Louisiana Citizens Reject President Trump’s Authoritarian Actions and Power Grabs;
Constituents Stand Up to Representative Mike Johnson
In just two days on October 18, residents across north central Louisiana will come together with millions of Americans across the country in a nationwide day of nonviolent protest at the second No Kings Day of Action. There are currently thousands of events nationwide. In North Louisiana there are 2 rallies in Ruston and Monroe, as part of 10 events in Louisiana.
In Ruston, from 10:00-11:00 am, Indivisible North Louisiana is partnering with Ruston Voters League to gather hundreds of residents at the Ruston Civic Center at 10:00 AM at 401 N Trenton St, Ruston, LA 71270.
Confirmed speakers include:
Veda Emerson, Moderator, Indivisible North Louisiana, Ruston Voter’s League
Bill Jones, Attorney ret., former State Senator, Lincoln, Ouachita, Jackson parishes
Bob Mann, Journalist, author, and former US Senate and gubernatorial aide
Rev. Julius Sumler, New Rocky Valley Baptist Church, Grambling, LA
RSVP on Mobilize here: https://www.mobilize.us/nokings/event/847537/
In Monroe, from 1:00-3:00 pm, Indivisible North Louisiana is partnering with UMOJA and Black Voters Matter to bring citizens a No Kings Rally and Prayer Meeting "Unity in the Community for Democracy." Join us at 1:00 PM at the Renwick Pedestrian Footbridge MLK Jr Dr. & Renwick St, Monroe, LA 71203.
Confirmed speakers include:
Organizers: Crystal Rommen, Indivisible North Louisiana; Marie Brown, UMOJA Association
Juanita Woods, Monroe City Council
Melonie Saulsberry, Black Voters Matter
Jamie Mayo, former Mayor, City of Monroe
Pastor John Russell, Greater New Antioch Baptist Church, Monroe
RSVP on Mobilize here: https://www.mobilize.us/nokings/event/847687/
The rallies will also highlight local resources in the community, including voter education and civic engagement. Crystal Rommen of Indivisible North Louisiana says, "In the midst of an increasingly polarized political climate, we are seeing our communities being torn apart by divisive rhetoric and authoritarian actions. Across the 1-20 corridor, we are coming together to show that Americans still come together in unity to peacefully stand up and use our voices to take back our democracy."
On June 14, more than five million people across all 50 states joined No Kings in the largest single-day protest yet against President Trump’s authoritarianism. The October 18 day of action is the next step in this growing movement, channeling that energy into yet another coordinated, peaceful mobilization.
We’re excited to join with other groups organizing the No Kings peaceful protests across the country including ACLU, American Federation of Teachers, Common Defense, 50501, Human Rights Campaign, Indivisible, League of Conservation Voters, MoveOn, National Nurses United, Public Citizen, SEIU, among others. A full list of partners can be seen at www.nokings.org/partners.
For a full list of participating cities, event details, and spokespeople available for interviews, visit www.NoKings.org or contact media@nokings.org.
All No Kings events adhere to a shared commitment to nonviolent protest and community safety. Organizers are trained in de-escalation and are working closely with local partners to ensure peaceful and powerful actions nationwide.
