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Rise and Rock: Paint the Town with Power Event in Trenton
August 16 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Join Indivisible: Downriver United 734 for an afternoon of action, art, and community power as we literally paint the town with messages of hope, resistance, and grassroots strength.
This celebration is part of Indivisible’s One Million Rising campaign and Fight the Trump Takeover National Day of Action— and we’re giving it a uniquely Downriver twist.
What to Expect:
- 🪨 Rock Painting Station – Paint messages of unity and drop them across Downriver using our interactive Rock Drop Map
- 🎤 Guest Speakers – Hear from Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson and Assistant Secretary of State Aghogho Edevbie about how we rise and organize right here at home
- 🌮 Galindo’s Taco Truck – Come hungry, leave happy
- 💐 Mums for the Movement – Support our fall fundraiser with vibrant autumn flowers
- 📸 Photo Booth – Snap pics with protest props & IG-worthy signs
- 🧒 Kids Rock Zone – Crafts, chalk, bubbles, and creative fun for little ones
- 🎟️ Raffles & Rock Prizes – DU734 swag, local treats, and hidden “golden rocks”
- 🪧 Visibility Protest on West Rd – Grab a sign and raise your voice
This isn’t just a rally—it’s a grassroots-powered, community-fueled block party to remind the world:
✨ We rise together. We resist with joy. And Downriver doesn’t back down. ✨
📍 Be there. Paint a rock. Make your mark.
About This Day of Action
The Texas House Democrats are denying quorum to stop the Trump takeover of Texas and block his attempt to rig the 2026 midterm elections. But Trump isn’t stopping in Texas. He’s targeting Missouri, Ohio, Florida, and every state he can twist to help him steal Congress next year. States like California and New York are starting to fight back.
Let’s be clear: this fight started in Texas, but it doesn’t end there. This isn’t just about redistricting or one state’s politics. It’s about the future of our democracy. Trump is terrified of the American people. He knows he can’t win on his ideas, so he’s trying to take Congress by hook or by crook–and he’s doing it by silencing the voices of communities of color. We’re not going to let that happen.
That’s why we’re organizing this National Day of Action, on Saturday, August 16, to fight back against the Trump takeover of our country.
Texas will lead with an anchor rally at the Capitol in Austin. Across the country, we’re asking people to show up at their state houses, city halls, or community spaces and make it clear — we see what Trump is doing, and we won’t stand for it.
Please note: A core principle behind our Fight the Trump Takeover actions is a commitment to nonviolence in all we do. We expect all participants to seek to de-escalate any potential confrontation with those who disagree with our values.