Queens Says NO KINGS

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  • QUEENS SAYS NO KINGS 3

    QUEENS SAYS NO KINGS 3

    March 28 · 10:00 AM
    McDonald Park – Forest Hills

    Queens Says No Kings returns for our third major march.

    More than 1,000 marched in June.
    Nearly 2,000 marched in October — one of the largest political marches in recent Queens history.

    Now we march again.

    The No Kings Movement

    No Kings is a national movement rejecting authoritarian power and the idea that anyone is above the law.

    Queens has built real momentum within that movement — visible, organized, and unmistakable.

    Why We’re Marching

    Because no one is above the law.
    Because democracy requires participation.
    Because silence helps power consolidate.

    No kings. Not here.

    Join Us

    Show up. Stand together. Be counted.

    Families welcome. First-time marchers welcome.
    Bring your neighbors.

  • SIGNS OF FASCISM

    SIGNS OF FASCISM

    Weekly Visibility Series – Forest Hills

    Every Sunday, March 1 through March 22,
    Forest Hills Greenmarket,
    Queens Blvd & 70th Avenue,
    In front of the Post Office,

    Queens Says No Kings is launching a four-week public visibility series: Signs of Fascism.

    Each Sunday at the Forest Hills Greenmarket, we will hold a coordinated display of bold, fact-based signs identifying real warning indicators of authoritarian drift:

    • Elections called “rigged.”
    • Courts attacked for ruling.
    • Judges labeled illegitimate.
    • DOJ used against opponents.
    • Civil servants purged for loyalty.
    • Press called “the enemy.”
    • Masked federal agents making arrests.
    • Detention without probable cause.
    • Due process weakened.
    • One man above the law.

    Each sign stands alone.
    Together, they tell a story.

    This is a calm, disciplined, visually unified presence. Clear. Direct. Unmistakable.

    Sign up on Mobilize

    Why We’re Doing This

    The purpose of this series is simple:
    To bring urgency to the need to show up for the March on March 28.

    Visibility builds momentum. Momentum builds turnout. Turnout builds power.

    Queens is the most diverse borough in the country — every language, every background, every block. When democratic norms are tested, Queens shows up.

    Join us for one Sunday or all four.
    Stand with the signs.
    Hand out flyers.
    Help build the momentum toward March 28.

    Queens Says No Kings
    No Kings. No Strongmen. No Exceptions.

  • QSNK ART BUILD

    QSNK ART BUILD

    Saturday, February 28, 2 – 6pm, First Presbyterian Church of Forest Hills, 70-35 112th Street

    Queens Says No Kings 3 is coming on March 28 — and before we march, we build.

    Our Art Build is where the visual power of Queens comes to life. This isn’t a craft night. It’s not a cute poster party. It’s where we create the bold, unmistakable imagery that will carry the day.

    We need real people with focus and energy.

    sign up on Mobilize

    Not perfectionists.
    Not portfolio-ready artists.
    Not “Michelangelo.”

    If you can:

    • Paint inside (or outside) the lines
    • Trace or follow a stencil
    • Roll a clean background
    • Cut strong, simple shapes
    • Help lay out large banners
    • Fill in bold lettering

    You are exactly who we’re looking for.

    sign up on Mobilize

    What We’re Building

    Large-format visuals that read from a distance.
    Strong, clean messages.
    Color that pops.
    Designs that make it clear:

    QUEENS SAYS NO KINGS.

    This is protest art. Resistance art. Work that is meant to be seen, photographed, and remembered.

    We’ll be working on corrugated cardboard and foamboard. We’ll sketch, trace, block color, and assemble modular pieces that move through a crowd and anchor the space visually.

    Why This Matters

    Visuals shape how a movement is seen — and remembered.

    When people see the photos from March 28, they should immediately know:
    Queens showed up. Queens was organized. Queens was unmistakable.

    What to Expect

    • Clear designs ready to go
    • Supplies provided
    • Roles for every skill level
    • DJ entertainment to keep the energy high
    • Refreshments
    • Focused, productive momentum

    This is working energy. Community energy. Movement energy.

    We’re building the visuals that will define Queens Says No Kings 3.

    Be part of it.

  • This Valentine’s Day, Queens Shows Its Love — and Its Power

    This Valentine’s Day, Queens Shows Its Love — and Its Power

    Valentine’s Day isn’t just about cards and candy. In Queens, it’s about showing up for each other — and building the people, materials, and momentum behind the next QUEENS SAYS NO KINGS march.

    On February 14, neighbors from across the borough are coming together for a hands-on Valentine’s Day gathering hosted by Queens Says No Kings — the group that has led the last two of the largest marches in Queens history and is organizing QUEENS SAYS NO KINGS 3.

    This is not a rally.
    It’s not a meeting.
    And it’s definitely not symbolic.

    It’s where real preparation happens.

    What’s Happening on Valentine’s Day

    This Valentine’s Day event is part bake sale, part craft sale, part organizing hub — and 100% about advancing the work already underway for QUEENS SAYS NO KINGS 3.

    Here’s what you’ll find:

    • Protest sign-making (materials provided — kids and adults welcome)
    • Volunteer recruitment for pre-march and march-day roles
    • Fundraising through baked goods, crafts, and community merch
    • Neighbor-to-neighbor organizing — the kind that actually builds power

    No speeches. No filler. Just people doing the work together.

    Why Valentine’s Day?

    Because movements aren’t built online alone — they’re built when neighbors sit at tables, make things with their hands, trade numbers, and decide to take responsibility for what happens next.

    This Valentine’s Day gathering is about care:

    • care for our neighbors
    • care for democracy
    • care enough to prepare

    That’s what makes Queens different — and why Queens keeps showing up big.

    Be Part of What Queens Is Building

    If you’ve marched with us before, this is how you plug in deeper.
    If you’re new, this is how you get connected.
    If you’ve been waiting for a way to help that actually matters — this is it.

    👉 Sign up and get the details here:
    Queens Says No Kings – Valentine’s Day Gathering

    And if you want to learn more about the movement behind it all, visit:
    👉 https://queenssaysnokings.com

    This Valentine’s Day, skip the passive stuff.
    Come build something with your neighbors. 💘✊

  • Planning for NO KINGS 3

    Planning for NO KINGS 3

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

    QUEENS SAYS NO KINGS Begins Planning for NO KINGS 3

    Queens, NY — QUEENS SAYS NO KINGS, a grassroots pro-democracy organization based in Queens, New York, has led two of the largest protest marches in the history of Queens.

    Founded in 2024, QUEENS SAYS NO KINGS has rapidly emerged as a major force in civic organizing, mobilizing thousands of residents, community organizations, and elected officials to oppose rising authoritarianism and defend democratic norms.

    On June 14, more than 1,000 people participated in the first QUEENS SAYS NO KINGS march, which proceeded from McDonald Park in Forest Hills to the Queens Criminal Courthouse in Kew Gardens. Despite pouring rain and significant time and resource constraints, the June 14 action was one of the largest protest marches in Queens history, bringing together residents from across Queens and featuring remarks by Grace Meng and Andrew Hevesi, among other speakers. The march established QUEENS SAYS NO KINGS as a serious new organizing force under conditions that tested both turnout and resolve.

    On October 18, QUEENS SAYS NO KINGS led NO KINGS 2, drawing more than 2,000 participants in a march from McDonald Park in Forest Hills to Queens Borough Hall in Kew Gardens. The event reflected a clear expansion in scale, coordination, and production, with remarks by Grace Meng, Andrew Hevesi, and Antonio Delgado, and a deliberate integration of art, music, and visual organizing. A large volunteer-led art build and performances by the Resistance Revival Chorus reinforced the march’s cultural and political impact, underscoring QUEENS SAYS NO KINGS’ growing capacity to produce large-scale civic action that is both disciplined and expressive.

    Between the two marches, in August, QUEENS SAYS NO KINGS convened a coalition summit of 31 grassroots organizations, strengthening coordination and shared action across communities throughout Queens.

    “Queens has always been a borough of many voices,” said Alyce Wittenstein, Chair of QUEENS SAYS NO KINGS. “What we built between June and October shows what’s possible when people come together to create something powerful, visible, and lasting.”

    QUEENS SAYS NO KINGS is now beginning planning for NO KINGS 3, building on the scale, participation, and organizing infrastructure established in 2024. That effort will launch with a Valentine’s Day Plan & Prep Event, focused on volunteer engagement and preparation for upcoming actions.

    QUEENS SAYS NO KINGS operates independently and is committed to transparency, nonviolence, and broad participation across neighborhoods and communities.

    About QUEENS SAYS NO KINGS

    QUEENS SAYS NO KINGS is a grassroots, pro-democracy organization based in Queens, New York. Founded in 2024, the group organizes peaceful civic actions, builds coalitions among local organizations, and mobilizes residents to oppose authoritarianism and defend democratic values at the community level.

    Press Contact

    Alyce Wittenstein
    Chair, QUEENS SAYS NO KINGS
    Email:queenssaysnokings@gmail.com
    Location: Queens, New York

  • VALENTINE’S DAY KICKOFF NO KINGS 3

    VALENTINE’S DAY KICKOFF NO KINGS 3

    Valentine’s Day – Prep & Planning Kickoff

    Saturday, February 14th • 2:00 PM

    First Presbyterian Church of Forest Hills

    70-35 112th St, Forest Hills, NY 11375

    REGISTER ON MOBILIZE

    NO KINGS 3 is happening.

    This Valentine’s Day kickoff is about making it even larger, stronger, and more consequential than the last Queens march in October with close to 2,000 participants.

    The march date hasn’t been announced yet — it’s coming very soon. This event is a chance to come by, connect, and see how Queens is preparing for what’s next.

    Join us for a bake sale, craft sale, and make-a-sign / make-a-craft event as we officially kick off NO KINGS 3. Some people will come to participate or bring kids to do crafts; others may want to learn more about volunteer opportunities.

    📍 First Presbyterian Church of Forest Hills 70-35 112th Street, Forest Hills, NY 11375 🕑 2:00–4:00 PM

    This event is kid-friendly, with plenty of hands-on craft and sign-making activities for children — families are very welcome.

    This is the official NO KINGS 3 kickoff, organized by Queens Says No Kings, the Queens-based group that leads the NO KINGS marches in the borough. Come by, see what we’re building, and help make the next Queens march even larger, stronger, and more consequential than the last.

  • NO KINGS 3 – MARCH 28

    NO KINGS 3 – MARCH 28

    Queens Says No Kings is organizing NO KINGS 3 on March 28.
    QSNK’s host application has been submitted.
    This page will be updated as details are confirmed.

    Before returning to the streets, Queens Says No Kings is gathering the community for a Valentine’s Day kickoff event — a chance to connect, create, and organize together in person.

    NO KINGS 3 Prep & Plan: Valentine’s Day Family Craft Event and Fundraiser
    Saturday, February 14 · 2:00–4:00 PM
    First Presbyterian Church of Forest Hills
    70-35 112th Street, Forest Hills, NY 11375

    This family-friendly event brings neighbors together to make handmade valentines, art, and visual protest materials while supporting the next phase of NO KINGS organizing.

    👉 RSVP on Mobilize:
    https://www.mobilize.us/nokingsinqueens/event/883451/

    Queens Says No Kings is organizing NO KINGS 3, a borough-wide demonstration taking place on March 28 in Queens, New York.

    NO KINGS 3 builds on a series of public actions organized by Queens Says No Kings (QSNK), a Queens-based coalition formed to respond to rising authoritarianism and the erosion of democratic norms through visible, collective action at the local level.

    QSNK’s host application has been submitted, and organizing is underway.

    The NO KINGS actions are grounded in a simple but fundamental democratic principle: in a democracy, power does not flow from crowns, thrones, or unchecked authority. It flows from the people. The phrase NO KINGS is both literal and symbolic — a rejection of authoritarian rule and a reaffirmation of shared civic responsibility.

    From its inception, NO KINGS has been designed as a public, participatory response to the normalization of authoritarian rhetoric and practices. These actions are not limited to a single issue or policy. Instead, they create space for communities to visibly assert democratic values through presence, solidarity, and collective action.

    The History of NO KINGS in Queens

    Queens Says No Kings emerged from the recognition that large-scale national movements are only effective when they are rooted in local organizing. Queens — one of the most diverse counties in the United States — is uniquely positioned to model what coalition-based democracy looks like in practice.

    Earlier NO KINGS actions in Queens brought together community groups, advocacy organizations, artists, families, and unaffiliated residents. These demonstrations emphasized accessibility, visibility, and coordination rather than hierarchy or centralized control.

    Past NO KINGS actions demonstrated that broad participation is possible without uniform messaging, and that independent organizations can move together without surrendering autonomy. The coalition approach allows groups and individuals to show up as themselves while contributing to a shared public statement.

    NO KINGS 3 builds on those experiences, incorporating lessons learned from previous actions while expanding participation, coordination, and reach.

    Why We’re Marching Again

    The conditions that led to the first NO KINGS actions have not receded. Across the country, democratic institutions continue to face sustained pressure. Voting rights, civil liberties, immigration protections, reproductive freedom, labor rights, and the independence of the judiciary remain contested terrain.

    At the same time, the normalization of authoritarian language and behavior has shifted expectations about power, accountability, and governance. What once would have been unthinkable is now routinely proposed, defended, or dismissed as inevitable.

    NO KINGS 3 is a response to that moment.

    It is a reminder that democracy requires visibility — that silence and disengagement are not neutral — and that local communities have both the right and the responsibility to make democratic values visible in public space.

    About Queens Says No Kings

    Queens Says No Kings is a Queens-based coalition that brings together local organizations, advocacy groups, and residents to coordinate large-scale actions and community events.

    QSNK is intentionally structured as a coalition rather than a single organization. It prioritizes collaboration, transparency, and shared leadership over hierarchy. Decisions are made through coordination and communication rather than top-down control.

    The coalition has organized multiple borough-wide actions, including prior NO KINGS marches and related community events, as well as art builds and planning gatherings designed to lower barriers to participation and strengthen local networks.

    Community, Art, and Participation

    A defining feature of NO KINGS actions has been the integration of creativity and art into organizing. Handmade signs, shared visual motifs, and collaborative art builds are not decorative elements — they are tools for participation and entry points for people new to protest and public action.

    The Valentine’s Day Prep & Plan event reflects this approach. By creating space for families, artists, and first-time participants to contribute meaningfully, it reinforces the idea that organizing is a collective, human process rather than a performance.

    Get Involved

    As planning continues, there will be multiple ways to participate in NO KINGS 3. Opportunities typically include:

    • march leadership and coordination
    • day-of volunteer roles
    • art builds and sign creation
    • outreach and community amplification

    Information about volunteer roles and leadership opportunities will be added to this page as details are confirmed.

    Looking Ahead

    NO KINGS 3 is part of an ongoing effort to make democratic values visible at the local level. This event page will be updated with logistical details, participation opportunities, and coalition information as plans are finalized.

    For now, please save the date: March 28 — and consider joining us on February 14 as organizing gets underway.

    Queens Says No Kings looks forward to organizing — and marching — together again.

  • VISIBILITY BRIGADE

    VISIBILITY BRIGADE

    Queens Rush Hour Resistance

    REGISTER ON MOBILIZE

    Friday, Jan 16 @ 4pm

    LIE Pedestrian Overpass – 61-20 Grand Central Pkwy, Queens, NY 11375

    A Visibility Brigade action is a peaceful, coordinated public action designed to be seen by thousands of people going about their daily lives.

    This action will take place on a Long Island Expressway overpass in Queens during evening rush hour, when traffic is heaviest and visibility is highest. Participants will hold large, readable signs so the message is impossible to miss.

    We are gathering in honor of Renee Goode, and to demand accountability for the harm caused by ICE enforcement. Standing together in public, visible space is a way to insist that these actions are not hidden, forgotten, or normalized.

    This is not a rally or a march. There are no speeches or amplified sound. The power of a Visibility Brigade comes from disciplined presence, clarity of message, and the refusal to look away.

    Participants will meet at 4:00 PM, receive clear instructions on site, and take part in a coordinated, non-violent action. Safety and collective responsibility are central to how this action is carried out.