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May Day Immigrants' Rights March in San Jose (2 of 4)
by Kyle ( kobafloo-indybay [at] yahoo.com )
Tuesday May 2nd, 2006 12:12 AM
San Jose, California (May 1, 2006) – A crowd of many thousands came out to the streets of San Jose to march for immigrants rights.
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In an exciting display of community action, thousands upon thousands of people poured into the streets of San Jose to call for immigrants rights. The march began at Story Rd. and S. King Rd., in San Jose. The procession proceded up S. King Rd. to Alum Rock Ave. and turned left to head West down Santa Clara St.

This is part 2 of 4, covering the march as it goes up King and turns West down Alum Rock.

Heading under the 680 Freeway overpass
by Kyle ( kobafloo-indybay [at] yahoo.com ) Tuesday May 2nd, 2006 12:17 AM
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Marchers stop traffic and demand their rights
by Kyle ( kobafloo-indybay [at] yahoo.com ) Tuesday May 2nd, 2006 12:27 AM
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The new civil rights movement has begun
by Kyle ( kobafloo-indybay [at] yahoo.com ) Tuesday May 2nd, 2006 12:30 AM
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Marchers in force
by Kyle ( kobafloo-indybay [at] yahoo.com ) Tuesday May 2nd, 2006 12:39 AM
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Marching under many flags
by Kyle ( kobafloo-indybay [at] yahoo.com ) Tuesday May 2nd, 2006 12:46 AM
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The crowd passes under the 680 Freeway
by Kyle ( kobafloo-indybay [at] yahoo.com ) Tuesday May 2nd, 2006 12:48 AM
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I will upload a video file of this part of the march later. It was one of the most exciting and energetic parts of the march.
Coming out from under the 680 Freeway overpass
by Kyle ( kobafloo-indybay [at] yahoo.com ) Tuesday May 2nd, 2006 12:48 AM
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Marchers in high spirits
by Kyle ( kobafloo-indybay [at] yahoo.com ) Tuesday May 2nd, 2006 12:49 AM
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Everyone deserves full rights and a full stomach
by Kyle ( kobafloo-indybay [at] yahoo.com ) Tuesday May 2nd, 2006 12:49 AM
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Where King's legacy and our dreams meet
by Kyle ( kobafloo-indybay [at] yahoo.com ) Tuesday May 2nd, 2006 12:49 AM
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Marchers off all different ages come out
by Kyle ( kobafloo-indybay [at] yahoo.com ) Tuesday May 2nd, 2006 12:49 AM
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Preserving Mexican heritage takes more than a building
by Kyle ( kobafloo-indybay [at] yahoo.com ) Tuesday May 2nd, 2006 12:49 AM
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These marchers prove that the community is alive.
Is Arnold listening?
by Kyle ( kobafloo-indybay [at] yahoo.com ) Tuesday May 2nd, 2006 12:49 AM
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Marchers making the turn onto Alum Rock Ave.
by Kyle ( kobafloo-indybay [at] yahoo.com ) Tuesday May 2nd, 2006 12:49 AM
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More than just cruising
by Kyle ( kobafloo-indybay [at] yahoo.com ) Tuesday May 2nd, 2006 12:49 AM
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Simple desires
by Kyle ( kobafloo-indybay [at] yahoo.com ) Tuesday May 2nd, 2006 12:49 AM
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A new generation takes a stand
by Kyle ( kobafloo-indybay [at] yahoo.com ) Tuesday May 2nd, 2006 12:49 AM
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Marchers go on and on
by Kyle ( kobafloo-indybay [at] yahoo.com ) Tuesday May 2nd, 2006 12:49 AM
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Too many to count, too many to stop
by Kyle ( kobafloo-indybay [at] yahoo.com ) Tuesday May 2nd, 2006 12:49 AM
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