June 15, 2025
Hey Everyone,
Thank you all for helping make our No Kings Rally a huge success this past Saturday! We estimate that around 5,000 people showed up to defend our democracy and declare "No Kings Then! No Kings Now!" Indivisible estimates a conservative count of at least 5 million in the U.S. with more around the world. Yesterday was one of the biggest days of protest in the United States ever! We want to thank our volunteers, speakers, attendees, and local officials who helped make the day go smoothly. We are grateful for the tireless efforts of fellow resistance coalition team members including Progress Kentucky, 50501 KY, Peaceful Bluegrass Resistance, KY 120 United-AFT, and Gathering for Democracy. Teamwork makes the dream work!
What's Next?
How do we build on this momentum as a community?
(1) We encourage all of you to attend as many Juneteenth events as you can. The schedule is here: [link removed].
(2) Stay tuned for the announcement from Indivisible about the next nationwide event, which will likely be the weekend of July 4. If you would like to volunteer to help with this, let us know.
Large crowd of people standing near the speaking area
view of crowd looking back toward Main Street
sidewalk protesters at corner of Short and North Limestone
🙏 Thank You!!!
As of yesterday, we reached our goal of $1,500 to purchase audio equipment for future rallies. We are grateful for each and every donation you made. We couldn't make this happen without you!
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Actions you can take this week:
* NATIONAL: MONDAYS AT MITCH'S - JUNE 16TH
Join Peaceful Bluegrass Resistance for a protest near Mitch McConnell’s Local Office at the Intersection of Harrodsburg and New Circle Road (outside the circle) from 7:30 a.m. until 9:30 a.m. Click here to check for cancellations ([link removed]) .
* NATIONAL: SUPPORT OUR VETERANS AT THE VA - JUNE 18TH
Join Peaceful Bluegrass Resistance for a weekly protest from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. at the VA Medical Center (2250 Leestown Road, Lexington, KY). Click here to check for cancellations ([link removed]) .
* LOCAL: "A SENSE OF PLACE" JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION - JUNE 19TH
A special celebration honoring freedom and community in one of Lexington’s historic Black hamlets, starting at 11 a.m. at 705 Caden Lane, Lexington, KY. Click here for more details ([link removed]) .
* LOCAL: WE STILL DANCE - JUNE 19TH
We Still Dance: A Juneteenth Celebration of Rhythm, Resilience, and the American Spirit, starting at 4 p.m., June 19, The Lyric Theater and Cultural Arts Center, 300 E. Third St., Lexington, KY. Click here for more details ([link removed]) .
* NATIONAL: RUSH HOUR PROTEST - JUNE 19TH
Join Peaceful Bluegrass Resistance for a rush hour protest from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the intersection of Nicholasville Road and Reynolds Road in Lexington, KY (Park at the closed Arby's on Nicholasville Road). Click here to check for cancellations ([link removed]) .
* LOCAL: KENTUCKY FREEDMEN COALITION - JUNE 21ST
Entertainment, food, information booths, vendors, and community fellowship celebrating Black American liberation from 11 a.m. until 7 p.m. at Charles Young Park, 215 Midland, Ave., Lexington, KY. Click here for more details ([link removed]) .
* NATIONAL: SATURDAY AFTERNOON TEA - JUNE 21ST
Join Peaceful Bluegrass Resistance for a weekly protest from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the intersection of Man O'War and Sir Barton in Lexington, KY (Park in Meijer lot and walk over to intersection). Click here to check for cancellations ([link removed]) .
* LOCAL: SOULTEENTH FEST - JUNE 21ST
Celebrate black liberation and ingenuity through music, art, agriculture, and food from 2 p.m. until 9 p.m. at Moondance Amphitheater, 1152 Monarch St, Lexington, KY. Click here for more details ([link removed]) .
* NATIONAL: CALL YOUR SENATORS ABOUT THE BUDGET RECONCILIATION BILL!
Stop the cuts to Medicaid, SNAP, and other essential programs and push back against the huge tax breaks for the wealthy. The budget reconciliation bill passed the House early in the morning on May 22nd by a slim margin 215-214. Now it goes to the Senate where we can urge our senators to reduce or remove its most harmful aspects. Call Mitch McConnell and Rand Paul! Click here for more details ([link removed]) .
* NATIONAL: CALL YOUR MEMBERS OF CONGRESS
Call your members of Congress and let them know how you feel about topics that most concern you. The Indivisible website's section Take Action Now ([link removed]) and the 5 Calls website ([link removed]) provide up-to-date talking points and information.
* STATE: DONATE TO HELP STORM VICTIMS
If you're interested in donating to help storm victims in Kentucky, you can contribute to the Team Kentucky Storm Relief Fund ([link removed]) .
* GET THE LATEST INFORMATION & MOST-RECENT ACTION ALERTS!
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+ Event Calendar: [link removed]
Neither rain, nor sleet, nor dark of night will keep us from reclaiming justice and decency in our nation.
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