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National four-day protest set for Oct. 10-13 in Ferguson
October 6, 2014A national call has been made to support the struggle for justice for Michael Brown and all young lives that have been cut short by police officers throughout the U.S.
Read moreToday in labor history: Huge Solidarity Day march in Washington
September 18, 2014Hundreds of thousands of union members marched past the White House to protest Ronald Reagan's union-busting.
Read moreNew upsurge against racism and police crimes is being born
September 10, 2014In Dr. King's "I Have a Dream Speech" he spoke of many trials and tribulations that African Americans have historically faced. His words still ring true today.
Read moreOn the other side of Ferguson, a different kind of protest
August 29, 2014Pulling together, volunteering and pitching in when city leaders seemed unable or unwilling to - just added to the unity building during a time of profound crisis.
Read moreThousands protest police violence in Staten Island
August 27, 2014The marchers, from all five New York City boroughs, called for reforms in the process of disciplining police officers who use unlawful force, and in police officer training.
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