By Mumbi-Michelle Kimani — 10/02/10
Teachers, students and education specialists gathered today for the One Nation rally in Washington D.C. They are blaming a lack of resources are keeping public schools from improving. So they are demanding more help especially with funding.
Category: National
Young Undocumented Immigrant Rallies for American Dream
By Anaridis Rodriguez — 10/02/10
Erika Andiola was one of the many undocumented immigrants making her voice heard around the nation’s capitol this morning. Andiola is a Mexican immigrant who came to the United States when she was 11 years old. She is now a grown woman with a degree in psychology from Arizona State. Andiola speaks perfect English but has yet to fulfill her American dream.
What Is Coming Next For The One Nation Supporters
By Meaghan Corson — 10/02/10
Change and awareness are the takeaway words from today’s One Nation march event.
Buses Had To Contend With Bad Weather for One Nation
By Meaghan Corson — 10/02/10
Hundreds of buses carried demonstrators into Washington, D.C. today from across the country. Most of the travelers had endured hours upon hours on those buses to be here and voice their concerns.
Pro-Immigration Rally Takes Over Capitol Hill
By Anaridis Rodriguez — 10/02/10
“Si Se Puede” means yes we can. That was the message echoing throughout Capitol Hill this morning. Hundreds of Latino immigrants crowded the northwest lawn of the Capitol to gear up for the One Nation rally.
Financial Reform Takes Center Stage At One Nation Rally
By Nicholas Garlow — 10/02/10
Those in attendance at today’s One Nation March believe that reforms in sectors like education and labor are possible only if the economy is first reformed.
Demonstrators Suffer From Heat Exhaustion And Illness
By Nicholas Garlow — 10/02/10
Instead of crime incidents today Washington, D.C. police have been dealing with a high volume of medical calls. The primary spokesperson for the District’s Park Police Department said the main issue today has been demonstrators suffering from heat exhaustion and sickness.
Massive Crowd Packs into D.C.
By Anaridis Rodriguez — 10/02/10
It’s past 2 in the afternoon and attendees are still trying to make their way to the Lincoln Memorial for the One Nation Rally which started awhile ago.
Reverend Sharpton Supports Immigrant Activists
By Anaridis Rodriguez — 10/02/10
Reverend Al Sharpton spoke in front of hundreds of immigrant activists at a feeder rally moments before the One Nation March began here in Washington, D.C.
Preparation Underway for One Nation Rally
By Anaridis Rodriguez — 10/01/10
Preparation for Saturday’s One Nation Working Together rally is well underway. Friday night at the ANSWER Coalition headquarters in Washington, D.C., dozens of volunteers showed up to make signs for the rally.