Pro-Democracy Events Calendar

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WHAT COMES AFTER NO KINGS?

An Evening of Education, Action, and Organizing for the 2026 Midterms
Tuesday, 28 April 2026, 6-8 pm
This event answers the question many people will be asking after No Kings: what comes next? The evening is designed to turn energy into action by giving attendees practical tools to protect themselves, support vulnerable communities, engage civically, and stay involved beyond a single rally.
Program Overview
| Time | Segment | Lead | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6:00 PM | Welcome and Opening | MC: Vanessa Brito | Welcome guests, frame the evening, and set the tone: No Kings was not the end point. This gathering is about what people can do every day to defend democracy, protect their neighbors, and build real community power. |
| 6:05 PM | Opening Reflection | Pastor Laurie | A brief opening centered on moral courage, community responsibility, and why faith and civic action must meet this moment. |
| 6:15 PM | What Can We Do Every Day? | Cindy Lerner | A grounding segment that connects protest to everyday action and introduces the night’s core theme: practical resistance, local action, and sustained engagement. |
| 6:25 PM | The Power of the Purse | Terri | How consumers can align their spending with their values and use their wallets as a form of civic power. Includes the Goods Unite Us app as an immediate tool. |
| 6:35 PM | Everyday Advocacy Tools | Vanessa Brito | A quick segment focused on simple, repeatable ways to pressure elected officials and stay engaged, including the 5 Calls app and take-home materials. |
| 6:50 PM | Worker & Immigrant Rights | We Count! | A presentation on immigrant workers, low-wage workers, community safety, and the real conditions facing families in South Florida. This segment should ground the event in lived reality and connect rights, dignity, and organizing. |
| 7:00 PM | Immigrant Safety and Community Impact | Alexandra (FLIC) | A presentation on the real impacts on immigrant communities, current threats, community protections, and resources attendees should know. |
| 7:15 PM | Voter Security | J.C. Planas | Protecting the vote, understanding voter intimidation and misinformation, and what attendees can do to safeguard election participation in their communities. |
| 7:30 PM | Cyber Safety & AI | Joseph | Digital safety basics, protecting personal information, recognizing manipulation and misinformation, and understanding how AI is changing the threat landscape. |
| 7:45 PM – 8:00 PM | Uniting Our Faith Leaders & Closing | Pastor Laurie | A conversation on the role of faith communities in this moment, moral leadership, protecting vulnerable people, and building solidarity across communities. |
Educational Materials Available
- Know Your Rights kits
- Calls flyers
- Goods Unite Us information
- Materials from partner organizations
- Additional civic engagement and community safety resources