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Central Valley | Racial Justice

African American March for Justice
by Mike Rhodes ( MikeRhodes [at] Comcast.net )
Sunday Mar 2nd, 2008 4:47 PM
The African American March for Justice took place on March 1 in West Fresno. Over 100 people marched, bringing demands of homeless rights, ending the war in Iraq, police accountability, and an end to city officials calling African American youth terrorists, to the streets of West Fresno. At the conclusion of the march a program was held where community activists were honored, music was performed, and food was served. Below is a video where Rev. Floyd Harris explains why we marched.
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Sherri Williams
by Mike Rhodes Sunday Mar 2nd, 2008 4:47 PM
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Al Williams is carrying a photo of Sherri Williams. Sherri and Al were married and homeless at the time of Sherri’s death last December. Community Hospital had repeatedly discharged Sherri, once giving her a one way taxi ride to a dirt field. Al believes that Sherri’s life could have been saved if she had been given the operation she needed instead of being released without adequate treatment. Homeless rights was an important part of this march.
WILPF
by Mike Rhodes Sunday Mar 2nd, 2008 4:47 PM
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Many community groups participated in the March for Justice, including representatives from the Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom.
Unitarian Church
by Mike Rhodes Sunday Mar 2nd, 2008 4:47 PM
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5:22 minute video
by Mike Rhodes Sunday Mar 2nd, 2008 4:47 PM
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Rev. Floyd Harris talks about why this march took place. This video was shot at the start of the march. Video and photos by Mike Rhodes