Anyways, so like in many other cities around the world, NYC had it's May Day march. May Day is generally a day for celebration of labor and workers but is also a day about demanding workers' rights (especially for immigrant workers.)
Last year had a great turnout and I met some cool anarchists who marched in the parade. I still regret not having my camera on me that day...ugh.
This year was pretty great minus the rain, which probably/most definitely affected the turnout (though it rained last year too). I met a sweet chick who had recently become documented and was excited to finally be able to participate in immigration protests. Until recently, she couldn't speak out for others like her for fear of what police or other governmental officials could do.
In her spirit I feel I should mention the DREAM Act. It is basically a bill that seeks to allow undocumented youth to earn (through college attendance or military service) conditional permanent residency. (there are other stipulations to the bill, but I'm trying to be brief.) The bill has been neglected in the past couple of presidential terms which has been recently re-introduced. I hope this does get more coverage because so far, it seems like something positive and something I'd support.
Anyway!
Here are some shots from the march!
No to NAFTA flu
Sweet tunes...
don't deport my family!
don't punish hard work (one of my favorite signs actually)
on the move - down broadway
Time for the spectators!
Some more sweet beats
Stop Dividing Families
Hope more folks come out next year!
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