PHOTOS: At ‘No Kings’ rally in Atlanta, Black voters are urged to vote early

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PHOTOS: At ‘No Kings’ rally in Atlanta, Black voters are urged to vote early

The first Saturday of early voting in Georgia saw numerous No Kings rallies in Atlanta, with thousands more taking place across the state and nation.

Former Atlanta City Council member Derrick Boazman participates in a Black Voters Matter “No Kings: Vote Early Atlanta” event at the Cascade Family Skating rink on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026, in Atlanta. (Erik S. Lesser for the AJC)

Former Atlanta City Council member Derrick Boazman speaks during a Black Voters Matter “No Kings: Vote Early Atlanta” event at the Cascade Family Skating rink on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026, in Atlanta. (Erik S. Lesser for the AJC)

Former Atlanta City Council member Derrick Boazman attends a Black Voters Matter “No Kings: Vote Early Atlanta” event at the Cascade Family Skating rink on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026, in Atlanta. (Erik S. Lesser for the AJC)

Former Atlanta City Council member Derrick Boazman attends a Black Voters Matter “No Kings: Vote Early Atlanta” event at the Cascade Family Skating rink on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026, in Atlanta. (Erik S. Lesser for the AJC)

A participant holds a sign during a Black Voters Matter “No Kings: Vote Early Atlanta” event at the Cascade Family Skating rink on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026, in Atlanta. (Erik S. Lesser for the AJC)

Atlanta City Council member Michael Julian Bond participates in a Black Voters Matter “No Kings: Vote Early Atlanta” event at the Cascade Family Skating rink on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026, in Atlanta. (Erik S. Lesser for the AJC)

Atlanta City Council member Michael Julian Bond participates in a Black Voters Matter “No Kings: Vote Early Atlanta” event at the Cascade Family Skating rink on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026, in Atlanta. (Erik S. Lesser for the AJC)

People participate in a Black Voters Matter “No Kings: Vote Early Atlanta” event at the Cascade Family Skating rink on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026, in Atlanta. (Erik S. Lesser for the AJC)

People participate in a Black Voters Matter “No Kings: Vote Early Atlanta” event at the Cascade Family Skating rink on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026, in Atlanta. (Erik S. Lesser for the AJC)

People participate in a Black Voters Matter “No Kings: Vote Early Atlanta” event at the Cascade Family Skating rink on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026, in Atlanta. (Erik S. Lesser for the AJC)

People participate in a Black Voters Matter “No Kings: Vote Early Atlanta” event at the Cascade Family Skating rink on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026, in Atlanta. (Erik S. Lesser for the AJC)

People participate in a Black Voters Matter “No Kings: Vote Early Atlanta” event at the Cascade Family Skating rink on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026, in Atlanta. (Erik S. Lesser for the AJC)

Kenneth Thompson helps distribute free collard greens during a “No Kings: Vote Early Atlanta” event at the C.T. Martin Natatorium and Recreation Center, a Fulton County early voting location, on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026, in Atlanta. (Erik S. Lesser for the AJC)

Kenneth Thompson helps distribute free collard greens during a “No Kings: Vote Early Atlanta” event at the C.T. Martin Natatorium and Recreation Center, a Fulton County early voting location, on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026, in Atlanta. (Erik S. Lesser for the AJC)

Harrison Thomas grills hamburgers during a “No Kings: Vote Early Atlanta” event at the C.T. Martin Natatorium and Recreation Center, a Fulton County early voting location, on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026, in Atlanta. (Erik S. Lesser for the AJC)

A person receives election materials during the Black Voters Matter “No Kings: Vote Early Atlanta” event at the C.T. Martin Natatorium and Recreation Center on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026, in Atlanta. (Erik S. Lesser for the AJC)

Election materials and doughnuts are given away during a “No Kings: Vote Early Atlanta” event at the C.T. Martin Natatorium and Recreation Center, a Fulton County early voting location, on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026, in Atlanta. (Erik S. Lesser for the AJC)

Election materials and doughnuts are given away during a “No Kings: Vote Early Atlanta” event at the C.T. Martin Natatorium and Recreation Center, a Fulton County early voting location, on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026, in Atlanta. (Erik S. Lesser for the AJC)

Volunteers encourage drivers to cast their ballot during a Black Voters Matter “No Kings: Vote Early Atlanta” event at the C.T. Martin Natatorium and Recreation Center, a Fulton County early voting location, on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026, in Atlanta. (Erik S. Lesser for the AJC)

Volunteers encourage drivers to cast their ballot during a Black Voters Matter “No Kings: Vote Early Atlanta” event at the C.T. Martin Natatorium and Recreation Center on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026, in Atlanta. (Erik S. Lesser for the AJC)

Voters cast their ballots during a Black Voters Matter “No Kings: Vote Early Atlanta” event at the C.T. Martin Natatorium and Recreation Center on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026, in Atlanta. (Erik S. Lesser for the AJC)

Voters cast their ballots during a Black Voters Matter “No Kings: Vote Early Atlanta” event at the C.T. Martin Natatorium and Recreation Center on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026, in Atlanta. (Erik S. Lesser for the AJC)

Voters cast their ballots during a Black Voters Matter “No Kings: Vote Early Atlanta” event at the C.T. Martin Natatorium and Recreation Center on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026, in Atlanta. (Erik S. Lesser for the AJC)

Voters cast their ballots during a Black Voters Matter “No Kings: Vote Early Atlanta” event at the C.T. Martin Natatorium and Recreation Center on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026, in Atlanta. (Erik S. Lesser for the AJC)

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Former Atlanta City Council member Derrick Boazman participates in a Black Voters Matter “No Kings: Vote Early Atlanta” event at the Cascade Family Skating rink on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026, in Atlanta. (Erik S. Lesser for the AJC)

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