For many in the Monterey Bay Area, Friday's Inauguration of President-Elect Trump has become a call to action. Rallies, marches and community organizing events will be held throughout region. All will take place rain or shine.
Friday, January 20th
People’s Rally for Unity and Equality
Where: Unitarian Universalist Church at 490 Aguajito Rd in Carmel-by-the-Sea
When: 3:00 to 4:00pm Networking and Resource Fair
4:00 to 6:00pm Community Speakers and Artists
Organizer: Monterey County Nonviolent Action Committee
Description from Organizer: Join us in a positive rally and help make our community a safe place for immigrants, LGBTQ people, Muslims, people of color, women and anyone else whose human rights and human dignity are threatened. Stand with us to protect women's right to full reproductive health care, workers' right to receive fair wages and to organize unions, and our children's right to a livable world without catastrophic climate change.
Friday, January 20th
Hands Around Closter Park, Hands Off Salinas Valley
Where: Closter Park at 401 Towt Street in Salinas
When: 3:30 to 5:30pm rally and organizing
Organizers: The Monterey Bay Central Labor Council, AFL-CIO, Building Healthy Communities East Salinas
Description from Organizer: With so much uncertainty and fear being felt by immigrant communities as President-Elect Trump and his administration prepare to enter the White House, various groups are making an effort to promote unity and organizing at a local level. There will be a number of speakers including Salinas Mayor, Joe Gunther and Monterey County Supervisor Luis Alejo. In case of heavy rain, event moves indoors to nearby church.
Friday, January 20th
People's Inauguration at UC Santa Cruz
Where: Kresge Crier's Tower, UCSC
When: 9:00 to 10:30am
Saturday, January 21st
Women’s March at CSUMB
Where: Main Quad at 5108 Fourth Avenue in Seaside
When: 1:00 to 3:30pm
Organizer: CSUMB Master of Social Work Student Association
Description from Organizer: Hundreds have committed to march at California State University Monterey Bay for justice and equal rights. California State University Monterey Bay Women’s March is one of over 150 happening nationwide and internationally inspired by the Women’s March on Washington.
Saturday, January 21st
Women’s March Santa Cruz
Where: Santa Cruz City Hall to Louden Nelson Center
When: 1:30pm
Description from Organizers: The Women's March is a national movement to unify and empower everyone who stands for human rights, civil liberties, and social justice for all. We gather in community to find healing and strength through tolerance, civility, and compassion. We welcome all people to join us as we unite locally and nationally.