How Do You March For Immigrant Rights?
Today, with the selective approach the media has taken to reporting news, some activists feel that marches are the best method for exposing a cause to a wider audience. There are steps you should take that can make this a safe and beneficial experience. Using a march to promote your cause is the best example of America’s values and free speech. First and foremost, always pack water so you do not become dehydrated. In many places, the heat involved in marching can be dangerous after hours in the sun, so pack bottled water in case there is none to purchase. Print out many press releases before you leave, to hand out if questioned. Have your sign ready. Press releases offer a contact for the cause, in case people want to follow up. They also provide talking points that you may not have time to voice. You should also have a brief elevator speech ready in case you are questioned during the march. Make it non-threatening, to the point and hopefully only a sentence or two summing up your reas
