Hands off Haywood hosts ‘No kings’ rally
Hands off Haywood will host a rally and speakers beginning at noon on Saturday, June 14 at the Historic Haywood County Court House, 285 Main St. in Waynesville.
In recognition of Flag Day, rally organizers have purchased small American flags to distribute to participants.
Issues to be discussed include the importance of a free press and the threat of Medicaid cuts to Haywood health care facilities and providers.
Carolyn Carlson, a retired AP reporter and past president of the National Society of Professional Journalists, will speak about the importance of a free press to protect our Constitutional interests.
Lisa Leatherwood, the now retired and former owner of Silver Bluff Village, will speak on how proposed Medicaid cuts could impact the elderly in the community as well as to threaten healthcare services in Haywood County.
A letter written by a former federal employee who is afraid to speak publicly will also be read.
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Keynote remarks will be delivered by No. 1 New York Times best-selling author and National Book Award winner Andrew Aydin.
An Atlanta native and Henderson County resident, Andrew joined the staff of Congressman John Lewis in 2007, where he served in several capacities, including campaign communications director, digital director and policy advisor until Lewis’ death in 2020.
In addition, Andrew created and co-authored with Lewis the graphic novel series “MARCH” and “RUN” which chronicles the life of Congressman Lewis — a civil rights icon and champion of nonviolent protests. “MARCH” is the first comic work ever to win the National Book Award.
Aydin’s latest effort, The Appalachian Comics Project, will tell the stories of Hurricane Helene Survivors and kicks off with an event at the Pigeon Center on Tuesday, June 3.
Among other pertinent topics included in Andrew’s rally remarks, he will address Representative Lewis’ legendary concept of “good trouble” and how it inspires people to become politically active.
The rally will take place rain or shine.
