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NO KINGS DAY - October 18
Niagara Square
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Program Details to Follow
No Kings 2.0
Get ready for another major protest on the next No Kings Day, Saturday October 18! We encourage you to bring your signs and carpool from the church to protests being held in Niagara Square, Williamsville, Tonawanda or elsewhere in Western New York. Register https://nokings.org for information on events near your home.
We are proud to stand alongside a diverse and powerful coalition of organizations committed to advancing equity, justice, health, labor rights, environmental sustainability, and community well-being across Western New York and beyond.
Together, these partners represent voices from every corner of our community — health advocates, labor unions, faith leaders, civic organizations, environmental coalitions, and grassroots movements.
Each group brings unique expertise and dedication, but all share a common goal: building a stronger, more inclusive, and more resilient future for everyone. To dress for a "No Kings" event, you should wear yellow to represent solidarity with the pro-democracy movement. The phrase "no kings" refers to rejecting authoritarianism and upholding democratic values. The organizers chose yellow as a unifying, highly visible color for participants to wear.
Speakers at No Kings:
League of Women Voters Buffalo Niagara - Samantha White is a Board Member, also works as a Supervising Attorney at the Western New York Law Center
WNYALF - Luke Silliman is a local union president and a special education teacher
Clean Air - Chris Murawski, Clean Air's Executive Director
WNYCOSH - Brian Brown-Cashdollar, WNYCOSH's Executive Director
WNY Environmental Alliance - John Whitney
SEIU 1199 - Heather Benz, 1199 nursing home member
CWA - Patty Hunt, NP at Family Planning Kaleida
Buffalo Prenatal - LuAnne Brown, Executive Director
UCC Minister Rev. Dr. Ruth Snyder
First Shiloh Baptist Church Pastor Jonathan Staples
NY Immigration Coalition - Meghan Maloney de Zaldivar, Executive Director
Niagara Square Coalition
Health & Equity
Groups that help people stay healthy and make sure everyone has fair access to care and opportunities.
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Buffalo Center for Health Equity – works for racial and social fairness in health
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Buffalo Prenatal Perinatal Network – supports mothers, babies, and families
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Community Health Worker Network – helps neighbors find care and resources
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CoNECT – improves access to healthcare for underserved communities
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Massachusetts Avenue Project – runs an urban farm and teaches youth about food justice
Workers’ Rights & Labor
Unions and organizations that protect workers, fair pay, and safe workplaces.
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CWA Locals 1122, 1168 & District 1 – advocates for communication and healthcare workers
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IATSE Local #10 – represents theater and stage employees
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IUPAT District Council 4 – supports painters and trade workers
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SEIU 1199 – stands up for healthcare workers’ rights
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WNY Area Labor Federation – unites local unions for regional solidarity
Justice, Democracy & Community Action
Groups that promote fairness, civic involvement, and equal rights for all.
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7164all – encourages everyday people to speak up and get involved
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Erie County Restorative Justice Coalition – promotes healing instead of punishment
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General Strike US – organizes for social and worker justice
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Justice for Migrant Families – supports immigrants and their families
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League of Women Voters – educates voters and protects democracy
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NY Civil Liberties Union – defends civil and human rights
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Organize for Action WNY – works for progressive local change
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Our City Action Buffalo – fights for racial and economic justice
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OUTspoken For Equality – supports LGBTQ+ equality
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Partnership for the Public Good – researches and advocates for fair policy
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Party for Socialism and Liberation – organizes for community and economic justice
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Power to the People Upstate NY – grassroots community organizing
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PUSH Buffalo – builds affordable housing and green neighborhoods
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Rainbow Collective – supports LGBTQ+ visibility and community events
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Standing for Democracy (Buffalo Organizing Committee) – promotes civic participation
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StandUp WNY – supports peace, justice, and economic fairness
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Veterans For Peace #128 – veterans working for peace and understanding
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WNY Friends of Democracy – encourages civic engagement and respect for democratic values
Faith & Community Leadership
Faith-based and community groups that bring people together to serve and make a difference.
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Compassion Not Cruelty – promotes kindness and empathy
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First Shiloh Baptist Church – grow strong and healthy disciples
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Riverside-Salem UCC/DC – focuses on peace, the environment, and social action
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Pax Christi WNY – advocates for peace and nonviolence
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St. Joseph University Parish – faith in action through service and justice
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VOICE Buffalo – faith-based organizing for fairness and equity
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WNY Friends of Democracy – faith-rooted group supporting civic values
Environment & Public Health
Organizations that protect the planet, public health, and safe communities.
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Clean Air Coalition of WNY – fights for clean air and environmental justice
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Elbows Up – grassroots activism for local causes
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Equality NY Buffalo Chapter – advocates for LGBTQ+ rights in NYS
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GLYS Western New York – supports LGBTQ+ youth
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Pride Center of WNY – empowers LGBTQ+ individuals and families
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We Are Women Warriors – stands up for women and families in need
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WNY Environmental Alliance – promotes sustainability and green initiatives
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WNYCOSH – fights for safe, healthy workplaces
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WNY Peace Center – promotes peace and social justice
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Workers World Party – supports workers’ rights and anti-war movements
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