Be loud but non-violent
South County Rising Leadership Team
We will be posted up along both sides of Rt 1/Franklin St in
Westerly - a high traffic area. Please spread out up and down Franklin
Street.
Stay on the sidewalks and do not block driveways to businesses. Wear
yellow if you can, or bright colors. Safety is #1!
There may be counter protesters emboldened by recent rhetoric from the administration, although we have had no direct threats. or indications. It is important to remain calm and DO NOT ENGAGE.
Remember that they are expressing their freedom of speech,
as are we. However, if you witness someone being hassled or singled out,
please find one of us in an orange vest or a police officer to assist. Take
video and protect your own safety.
Look for Food Donation Signs
A member of our leadership team will be collecting nonperishable food items at
the entrance to the Franklin Shopping Plaza (Aldi Store) and at the
entrance to Mill Pond Plaza (McQuade’s Ace Hardware), where most of you will
park. Food will be donated to the local food banks that are struggling under
the weight of demand of increased food insecurity from federal cuts and the
government shutdown.
Record History
If you are able to take video and photos, please use the HASHTAG
#NOKINGSWESTERLY when you post. If you aren't on social media, you can
send photos and video to SouthCountyRising@gmail.com We will compile all
the photos and footage after the event! We will also take a headcount and
report our numbers to a nationwide database.
Please patronize businesses and restaurants at Mill Pond Plaza and Franklin
Shopping Plaza on Saturday and in the future as a thank you for free parking!
Together we will stand up and resist autocracy and reform
democracy! NO KINGS IN AMERICA!
In solidarity,
