NYC: Rally and March to Support the Haitian People- January 12th

Posted on: Wednesday, January 5, 2011

Keywords: Haiti, NYC, Event

Below is a message from our friends at Diaspora. MADRE is a co-sponsor of this rally and march to show support for the people of Haiti.

 

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As we enter this new year, we are reminded of the painful and tragic earthquake that struck Haiti almost one year ago to-date. During that time it has struggled with a cholera epidemic with no end in sight, an increasing number of homeless families, and horrible water and sanitation conditions.



Come show your support for the people of Haiti, raise your voice with us and march!



WHERE

START: Times Square | 42nd & 7th Ave.

 

STOP: HAITIAN CONSULATE | 39th & Madison

FINISH: UNITED NATIONS | 47th & First Ave.

WHEN

JANUARY 12TH | 1:30PM-5PM



WHO


Along with our esteemed partner organizations, we have several scheduled speakers invited, including:

Rev. Al Sharpton

NYC Mayor,  Michael Bloomberg

NYC Police Commissioner, Raymond Kelly

Rev. Jacques Andre DeGraff

NYC Comptroller, John Liu



 


Marchers

Participants and Marchers are asked to wear Blue and Red and to dress warmly. Signs will be provided but additional creativity and support is encouraged!

 

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