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Still We Rise March |
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by Sarah
Email: glue83 (nospam) hotmail.com (unverified!) |
01 Sep 2004
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While state repression of protesters can be overwhelming and demoralizing, many experiences I had at the RNC protests in New York made me quite hopeful about the vibrant and energetic resistance movements against the powers responsible for such suppression. The Monday march organized by Still We Rise was one such source of inspiration. |
While state repression of protesters can be overwhelming and demoralizing, many experiences I had at the RNC protests in New York made me quite hopeful about the vibrant and energetic resistance movements against the powers responsible for such suppression. The Monday march organized by Still We Rise was one such source of inspiration.
In the words of the Coalition, "Still We Rise Coalition is a non-partisan coalition representing a group of over 35 organizations led by New Yorkers living with HIV/AIDS, New Yorkers who are or have been homeless , New Yorkers struggling with the welfare system and New Yorkers who have experience with the repressive drug laws and the criminal justice system. Our coalition is comprised by organizations which work day to day, in our City, to create concrete changes in the issues that impact the lives of New Yorkers," (see http://www.stillwerise.org/).
The dynamic of this march was powerful and energetic. People marched through the streets, dancing and singing in Spanish and English as they blocked traffic. The general tone of the participants called attention to the problems of racism, sexism, heterosexism, and economic exploitation, and how they relate to America's current political system.
The march lasted at least four hours, maintaining an air of festivity and resistance, despite the violent police presence.
I would like to thank the organizers and participants of this march, for the important work they do, for the powerful message of this march, and for sharing their strength and enthusiasm. |
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