Speakers and Schedule: Whether you’re holding a solemn vigil or a loud march, you will want speakers at your event. Gather a group of people representing a wide range constituencies—young people, old people, people of color, working class people, professionals. Just as a large number of people illustrates support for your cause, so does a diverse range of speakers. Decide on the order in which you want your speakers to address the crowd. Give speaker about two or three minutes and ask them to keep it short. Remember: this is a demonstration, and a teach-in. Also, always make sure you have a Master of Ceremonies who is in charge of the speakers’ order. It’s this person’s responsibility to bring a bullhorn or amplifier and to keep the program moving smoothly.