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‘Good Trouble Lives On' and ‘Free America Weekend' protests head to Alabama in July
Alabamians are gearing up for two summer protests: A festive yet purposeful "Free America Weekend" around Independence Day, followed two weeks later by the "Good Trouble Lives On" march. Here's what to know about the protests and how you can participate. Free America Weekend Protest in Alabama Free America Weekend, a grassroots event organized by the Women's March will blend the Independence Day celebration with a call to protect democracy and freedom for all, taking place on July 4. From block parties and marches to backyard gatherings and art projects, participants nationwide will come together to express joyful resistance against political division and threats to civil rights. The event encourages locals to celebrate freedom while standing up for freeing America from the grips of the wealthy rigging the system, poverty, unfair job firings and a rising tide of hate and fear politics. Here's where you can participate in the Free America Weekend events in Alabama: Montgomery: Food & School Supply Drive, July 4, 10 a.m. to Noon, The NewSouth Bookstore, 105 S. Court Street, Montgomery. Gadsden: Moragne Park, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. 100 Moragne Avenue, Gadsden. Fireworks will follow at 9 p.m., and food vendors will be located along 411. The Good Trouble Lives On Protest in Alabama On July 17, a nationwide day of nonviolent protest will take place to honor the legacy of Georgia Congressman and civil rights icon John Lewis, who was born in Troy, Ala. The protest builds on earlier demonstrations held nationwide this summer in response to policies under the Trump administration. The movement, called Good Trouble Lives On, is set to take place in cities across the U.S., including several in Alabama, and marks the fifth anniversary of Lewis' death. Organizers say the goal is to push back against efforts they view as threats to voting rights, justice and dignity. Here's where you can attend a Good Trouble Lives On event: Birmingham: Horton Enterprise Studio, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., 1111 5th Ave N., Birmingham Center Point: Center Point Senior Center, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., 335 Polly Reed Rd NE, Center Point Mobile: Protests are planned in Mobile from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., but there is no current meeting point. This story was updated to correct a typo. Jennifer Lindahl is a Breaking and Trending Reporter for the Deep South Connect Team for Gannett/USA Today. Connect with her on X @jenn_lindahl and email at jlindahl@ This article originally appeared on Montgomery Advertiser: Are 'Good Trouble' and 'Free America' protests happening in Alabama? Solve the daily Crossword
Hindustan Times
03-07-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
'Free America' protests locations: List of cities set for 'No Kings 2.0' rallies on July 4
The Fourth of July is drawing nearer, and even though the holiday is traditionally marked by fireworks and lawn parties, multiple activist movements plan on holding protests across the country to retaliate against the Trump administration's policies. Labelled as 'No Kings Protest 2.0,' this rally is meant as a follow-up to the demonstrations held earlier against the backdrop of the Army Day Parade in Washington DC. 'Free America' protests locations: List of cities set for 'No Kings 2.0' rallies on July 4 (Pixabay - representational image) The Women's March is organizing a 'Free America Weekend' in this regard. 'This July 4th, while the U.S. marks Independence Day, we'll gather across the country—on porches, in town squares, backyards, and streets—to stand for real freedom and build a vision of a Free America brick by brick. Free America is wherever we are. Free America is whatever we make it,' says their official website. · Montgomery, Alabama: Free America Weekend Food and School Supply Drive, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. on July 4 at the NewSouth Bookstore, 105 South Court Street · Soldotna, Alaska: Interfaith Picnic and Free America Music Jam, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on July 5 at Soldotna Creek Park, 251 States Avenue · Little Rock, Arkansas: Candlelight Vigil, 8:45 p.m. to 10 p.m. on July 4 at Junction Bridge · Los Angeles, California: Los Feliz Free America Weekend, 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Vermont and Prospect Traffic Triangle, 4757 Prospect Avenue · Arvada, Colorado: Free America Weekend, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. on July 4 at 7305 Grandview Avenue · Hartford, Connecticut: West Hartford's Free America Weekend, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. on July 5 at Connecticut Veteran's Memorial Park · Miami, Florida: Reclaim Freedom Rally, from 11 a.m. on July 4 at the Torch of Friendship, 301 Biscayne Boulevard · Chicago, Illinois: People's Independence Day Chicago, from 11 a.m. on July 4 at Federal Plaza, 230 South Dearborn · Indianapolis, Indiana: Indiana 50501 Community Cookout, 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. on July 4 at 2432 Conservatory Drive · Cedar Rapids, Iowa: Free America Weekend, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on July 4 at Cedar Rapids U.S. Courthouse, 111 7th Avenue Southeast · Lafayette, Louisiana: 337 Free America Weekend, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. on July 4 at Prejean Point, 735 Jefferson Street · Freeport, Maine: Free America Event from 10 a.m. on July 4 at 2 Merrill Road · North East, Maryland: Let Freedom Ring!, from 10 a.m. on July 4 at North East Community Park, 200 West Walnut Street · Riverview, Michigan: Freedom vs. Fascism, 9 p.m. to 10 p.m. on July 5 at Riverview Veterans Memorial Library, 14300 Sibley Road · St. Cloud, Minnesota: St. Cloud Area Free America Weekend, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on July 4 at Great River Regional Library, 1300 West Saint Germain Street · Saint Joseph, Missouri: Let Freedom Ring in St. Joseph!, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on July 4 at 3702 Frederick Avenue · Forsyth, Montana: Free America BBQ & Protest, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. on July 4 at Marcyes Park, 400 Front Street · Suncook, New Hampshire: N.H. Statewide Bridge Occupation, 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. on July 6, location to be announced · Trenton, New Jersey: Free America Protest, from 6 p.m. on July 4 at the Plaza, 145 West State Street · Alamogordo, New Mexico: Otero County Free America Weekend, from 10 a.m. on July 4 at 1001 North White Sands Boulevard · Mamaroneck, New York: Free America July 4th Weekend, 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. on July 5 at Harbor Island, Boston Post Road · Morrisville, North Carolina: Triangle Bridges to Freedom, 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. on July 6 at Raleigh-Durham International Airport, 2400 John Brantley Boulevard · Columbus, Ohio: Free America Weekend, from 10 a.m. on July 4 at the Ohio Statehouse, 1 Capitol Square · Portland, Oregon: Free America Weekend—Sellwood Bridge Protest, 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. on July 4 at Southwest Sellwood Bridge · Lancaster, Pennsylvania: Lancaster Free America Weekend, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on July 5 at 1 Penn Square · Myrtle Beach, South Carolina: Myrtle Beach Free America Weekend, from 10 a.m. on July 4, location to be announced · Sioux Falls, South Dakota: Sioux Falls Independence Day, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. on July 4 at USS South Dakota Battleship Memorial, 2705 West 12th Street · Houston, Texas: Houston Free America Weekend, from 10 a.m. on July 4 at Houston City Hall, 901 Bagby Street · Salt Lake City, Utah: Free America Weekend, from 10 a.m. on July 4 at the Utah State Capitol, 350 State Street · Shelburne, Vermont: Shelburne—Take Back Your County, 12 a.m. to 2 p.m. on July 4 at 5300 Shelburne Road · Roanoke, Virginia: No Kings 2.0, 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. on July 4 at Elmwood Park, 505 Williamson Road Southeast · Seattle, Washington: Seattle: Queen Anne Resist, 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. at West Dravus Street Overpass, 1800 West Dravus Street · Milwaukee, Wisconsin: Green Bay—Free America Weekend, 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. on July 4, 100 East Walnut Street · Jackson, Wyoming: Teton County Free America March, 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. on July 4 at 447 West Snow King Avenue The 50501 (50 protests, 50 states, 1 movement), local chapters of the Indivisible, and The People's Union USA are other social rights organizations planning to hold demonstrations to mark the day. – By Stuti Gupta
Time of India
02-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
‘Free America': Anti-Trump protests set for July 4; What all is planned?
'Free America': Anti-Trump protests set for July 4; What all is planned? The Women's March, an advocacy group, is organising nationwide 'Free America" on July 4, to show dissent against Trump's administrative policies on the occasion of US Independence Day. Participants are encouraged to plan various activities, including rallies, marches, street parades, art projects, BBQs, dance events, and block parties. The Women's March stated, "They want us scared, divided, and isolated. They want to prevent us from envisioning true freedom. Yet, that's precisely what we must do". They added, "This Fourth of July, we will gather in the streets celebrating freedom and joy. The dream of American liberty is for everyone, and we will relentlessly pursue its promise." The focus of the protests is to challenge the influence of billionaires, combat poverty, resist unlawful commands, and reject fear-based politics, according to their website. The Women's March has listed around 150 events across the District of Columbia, New York, Maryland, Wisconsin, Illinois, Florida, Massachusetts, and many other states on their website. Montgomery, Alabama: Free America Weekend Food and School Supply Drive, 10 am to 12 pm on July 4 at the NewSouth Bookstore, 105 South Court Street Soldotna, Alaska : Interfaith Picnic and Free America Music Jam, 11 am to 3 pm on July 5 at Soldotna Creek Park, 251 States Avenue Little Rock, Arkansas : Candlelight Vigil, 8:45 pm to 10 pm on July 4 at Junction Bridge Los Angeles, California : Los Feliz Free America Weekend, 12 pm to 3 pm at Vermont and Prospect Traffic Triangle, 4757 Prospect Avenue Arvada, Colorado : Free America Weekend, 10 am to 12 pm on July 4 at 7305 Grandview Avenue Hartford, Connecticut : West Hartford's Free America Weekend, 10 am to 12 pm on July 5 at Connecticut Veteran's Memorial Park Miami, Florida : Reclaim Freedom Rally, from 11 am on July 4 at the Torch of Friendship, 301 Biscayne Boulevard Chicago, Illinois : People's Independence Day Chicago, from 11 am on July 4 at Federal Plaza, 230 South Dearborn Indianapolis, Indiana: Indiana 50501 Community Cookout, 12 pm to 4 pm on July 4 at 2432 Conservatory Drive Cedar Rapids, Iowa : Free America Weekend, 10 am to 1 pm on July 4 at Cedar Rapids US Courthouse, 111 7th Avenue Southeast
