Five Valley communities sites for Saturday's 'No Kings' events
YOUNGSTOWN - Five Mahoning and Shenango Valley communities are scheduled to be sites of the nationwide “No Kings" events scheduled for Saturday, June 14, to protest what organizers call a "made-for-TV display of dominance" by President Donald Trump: a military parade celebrating the 250th anniversary of the Army in Washington, D.C.
Organizers of "No Kings" events say they aim to reject what they say is authoritarianism, "billionaire-first politics," and the "militarization of our democracy." The local demonstrations will take place in Mahoning, Trumbull, and Mercer Counties.
Planned local "No Kings" events:
Youngstown, Ohio
The Mahoning Valley Freedom Fighters (MVFF) will lead a "No Kings Day” protest.
- When: Saturday, June 14, 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.
- Where: Mahoning County Courthouse, 120 Market St., Youngstown
Warren, Ohio
Good Trouble Trumbull is hosting a "No Kings" rally.
- When: Saturday, June 14, 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Where: Trumbull County Courthouse Square, 161 High St. NW, Warren
Hermitage, Pennsylvania
A "No Kings" gathering is planned.
- When: Saturday, June 14, 2 p.m. to 3:15 p.m. (gathering by 2:15 p.m.)
- Where: The corner of Route 18 and East State Street, Hermitage (exact address provided upon sign-up)
Mercer, Pennsylvania
A "No Kings" event will take place in front of the courthouse.
- When: Saturday, June 14, 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
- Where: 127 N. Diamond St., Mercer
Grove City, Pennsylvania
A "No Kings" rally is scheduled.
- When: Saturday, June 14, 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.
- Where: Friendship Pavilion, Memorial Park (first pavilion on the right after entering from Main Street), Grove City
Organizers of the Grove City event reported on their website that local police were contacted by an individual who alleged that "No Kings" participants are a hate group planning to incite violence with outsiders. Police reportedly contacted organizers, who denied the claims.
The "No Kings" website urges participants to engage in nonviolent action, de-escalate confrontations, and refrain from bringing weapons.
