A protest named “No Kings: Day of Defiance” is set for this Saturday at Twelve Corners in Brighton.
The event will unite six marches with one clear message, emphasizing collective power and influence.
“Everybody has power,” says Tom Slothower, highlighting that those in authority expect people not to use their influence.
The Brighton protest coincides with a military parade in Washington, DC, marking the Army’s 250th birthday, President Trump’s 79th birthday, and Flag Day.
Participants from the Tryon Bridge group will join the Brighton rally, and other protests are planned nearby, including one in Irondequoit on Lakeshore Boulevard.
The protest focuses on challenging current power structures and encouraging civic engagement.
It is timed to coincide with significant national events, drawing attention to its message through coordinated regional demonstrations.
The main purpose of the Day of Defiance protest is to assert the power of ordinary citizens in influencing political and social outcomes.
Organizers emphasize that everyone holds some form of power and responsibility, regardless of status.
The event aims to mobilize local communities to actively resist what they see as concentrated power that discourages public participation.
By staging six marches converging on Twelve Corners, the organizers seek to demonstrate unified dissent.
Participating groups hope to amplify their message by aligning the protest date with a military parade in Washington, DC, and Flag Day.
This scheduling intends to provoke reflection on who holds power and how it is used.
