On Sunday, June 14 at 7:30 p.m. ET, while the President attempts to distract the country with his UFC cage fight spectacle, the No Kings movement will be gathering in living rooms, community centers, and local businesses for public and private watch parties in key cities and rural communities alike. Using the “Rise Up, Sing Out” live concert as an anchor, No Kings and its many partners are transforming the energy from the streets into sustained local organizing, bringing together neighbors, families, friends, and new allies to build long-term, local collective power and defend our communities against this administration’s ongoing threats.
“Rise Up, Sing Out” is a 90-minute live event celebrating the freedoms guaranteed by the First Amendment. Moving beyond mass street mobilizations, June 14 will serve as a critical opportunity for No Kings supporters to strategize, connect with local organizers, and prepare for the ongoing fights ahead of the midterm elections.
“We’ve shown our power in the streets time and time again, and we’re now bringing that power even more deeply into our neighborhoods,” said the No Kings Coalition. “June 14 is about building hyper-local infrastructure we need to fight back against authoritarian attacks on our communities. While politicians from the White House to state houses all across this country act like unaccountable kings, we’ll be doing the real work of bringing communities together in living rooms, community centers, and businesses across America.”
“Throughout history, authoritarians have wanted to make people feel alone, isolated. And throughout history, when people have stood together—with open hearts, open arms, in solidarity and in community—the people have prevailed,” said Jane Fonda, Actor and Activist. “On June 14, we are gathering together all around the country to link arms and raise our voices, to rise up and sing out, in defense and celebration of our First Amendment rights—in homes, community centers, congregations, civic clubs, and with diverse and vibrant coalitions like No Kings. People Power draws its lifeblood from the First Amendment—and that same People Power is key to defending the First Amendment now.”
Supporters can register to host an event or find a No Kings event near them by visiting nokings.org. Tickets for “Rise Up, Sing Out” can be purchased at riseupsingout.com.
To connect with a spokesperson for interviews, email media@nokings.org. For questions about the “Rise Up, Sing Out” event, email riseup@ssmandl.com.
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