More than 2,000 demonstrators gathered in Newton Centre on Saturday, October 18, for the second No Kings protest, joining more than 7 million people across the country to say: America has no kings, and the power belongs to the people.
The crowd assembled at the Newton Centre Green and the event was kicked off at 12 noon with a short and inspiring speech by Senator Ed Markey. After the stand out speakers included Nancy Gertner (Retired U.S. Federal Judge and Harvard Law Professor); Ed Dube (Union Organizer); and an immigration rights activist.
Protesters of all ages carried signs denouncing the authoritarian overreach and threats to democratic institutions. Newton has always stood up for civil rights, and today many residents made it clear that no one is above the law, not even our president.
The demonstration remained peaceful throughout, with Newton police reporting no incidents. Many participants were families with children, and the atmosphere was described as both serious and community-oriented. This is what Democracy looks like in Newton, we show up for each other and for our values.
The Newton Centre rally was one of several large gatherings in Massachusetts, with a major demonstration in Boston, joining events across the land from sea to shining sea.
Video by the Storytellers Action Team.
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