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May 1 - Worcester Immigrant Rally - COME |
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by KKsen
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23 Apr 2006
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Worcester immigrants and supporters are organizing a local demonstration as part of the growing immigrant rights movement across the United States. A May 1st protest is being planned by a coalition of local community groups, churches, immigration law attorneys and non-profit organizations. |
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Immigration Reform Rally
4pm, Monday, May 1st
Front of Worcester City Hall
Over 30 people attended the initial planning meeting at Centro las Americas. Representatives from Argentina, Brazil, Columbia, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Ghana, Nigeria, Puerto Rico, Syria and Uruguay have been in attendance.
Worcester Indymedia is also following talk of possible student walkouts locally. There are many reports of workers planning to boycott, and the Catholic Cathedral announced support for the rally at Spanish masses.
Ongoing info/updates: http://worcester.indymedia.org |
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Re: May 1 - Worcester Immigrant Rally - COME |
by Veteran For Peace
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24 Apr 2006
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If you are an illegal, turn yourself in, go home and come back the right way! |
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Re: May 1 - Worcester Immigrant Rally - COME |
by solidaridad
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24 Apr 2006
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good work worcester, this day will be a nationwide wake up call for tle rightwing. buena suerte, we are all with you. please keep us updated as we get closer to mayday. |
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Re: May 1 - Worcester Immigrant Rally - COME |
by surveyor
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25 Apr 2006
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will there be a demand for living wage for all? |
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Re: May 1 - Worcester Immigrant Rally - COME |
by malik
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25 Apr 2006
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were black activist groups invited? |
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Re: May 1 - Worcester Immigrant Rally - COME |
by black worcester fan
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25 Apr 2006
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yes |
