Friday, November 16, 2007

Activists Converge on Washington, D.C. for Weekend of Protest Against Hate Crimes, Police Brutality


Friday, November 16th, 2007

This week alone, three African American men were shot and killed by police officers in Brooklyn, Chicago and Newark. The weekend's events include a march on the Department of Justice and a rally and concert at the Washington Monument. We speak to Rosa Clemente, Executive Director of the Hip Hop Caucus and a longtime activist and journalist.

Activists are arriving in Washington, D.C. from across the country for a weekend of protests against the wave of hate crimes and increased police brutality. This week alone, three African American men were shot and killed by police officers in Brooklyn, Chicago and Newark. Read more.

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