\u2018No Kings\u2019 rallies draw crowds across US, in Europe. Springsteen headlines Minnesota demonstration<\/a><\/p>\nParticipants gathered at Friendship Fountain at 1 p.m. and marched across the Main Street Bridge, arriving at the Duval County Courthouse for a rally scheduled from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., organizers said. <\/p>\n
The program will featured speeches from local activists, community leaders and subject-matter experts, along with spoken-word performances by CagedBird and musical sets from Firepit and Jax Singing Resistance.<\/p>\n
\u201cJoy is resistance, and community is power,\u201d organizers said in a statement, calling the event \u201cmore than a march\u201d and a reflection of \u201cthe strength, creativity and unity of the people.\u201d<\/p>\n
Organizers said satellite protests will fill street corners across the city in the morning, creating a citywide presence as people converge downtown. After the rally, No Kings \u201cAfter Dark\u201d will offer an evening of burlesque, spoken word and live music, including a performance by local artist Mama Blue. Additional after-parties and community gatherings are planned throughout the city.<\/p>\n
Organizers emphasized a commitment to nonviolent action and asked participants to act lawfully, support one another and maintain a safe, respectful environment.<\/p>\n
No Kings is described by its backers as a peaceful national day of action responding to what they called increasing authoritarian excesses and corruption at the federal level, including actions they say target immigrant families and threaten democratic institutions. Organizers said more details and volunteer information are available on Mobilize.us.<\/p>\n
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