Willits Indivisible hosts nonviolence training ahead of March protest

(Back-L) Ellen Faulkner presents to 24 participants of nonviolence training hosted by Willits Indivisible in Willits, Calif., on Saturday, March 9, 2026. The training is in preparation for the Willits March 28 No Kings protest. (Savana Robinson via Bay City News)

WILLITS, CA., 2/10/26 — Members of Willits Indivisible hosted a nonviolence training on Saturday in preparation for the “No Kings” protest on March 28. The training involved teaching nonviolence techniques, sharing stories about situations that happened in the past, role-playing possible confrontations and learning how to deal with challenges in a calm and confident manner. More than 20 Willits Indivisible members attended the training, held in a church in Willits.

Kate Black, one of the organizers of Willits Indivisible, said the purpose of the training was to teach demonstrators how to be flexible, calm and remind them to enjoy being part of a community. The goal is to create a space where people can exercise their First Amendment rights.