Protest

A protest is meant to make a very public statement about a specific concern. In America, citizens have the legal right to protest. Protesting can involve making big signs with a clear message and displaying it while marching or standing in public places. Organizing a lot of people to participate in a Protest March can raise people’s awareness of the subject and inspire them to take action. It can also help politicians change laws if they see that the public wants a change.

Determine your cause.

Organize a day, time, and location for your protest to take place.

Make large signs with powerful slogans on them.

Invite all your friends and family to march with you.

Alert the media! Let people know that the protest is happening and invite them to join. Tell the newspapers and TV that it is going to happen. Post the details on social media so people will show up in support.

Boycott

A boycott is when people stop buying products or taking part in activities to show disapproval. Maybe you stop eating a certain kind of food because you know that the company that produces that food uses pesticides. Or you don’t shop in a certain store because they don’t treat their employees well. Boycotting is a way to tell a company that you don’t like what they are doing by not giving them your money or your time.