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allhiphop.com - 5/7/2008
Al Sharpton Leading City Wide Boycott Of Sean Bell Verdict
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Reverend Al Sharpton is calling on citizens of New York City to come together for a day of active protests throughout the city on Wednesday (May 7).   Sharpton and the National Action Network are organizing a citywide “pray in” in six locations across Manhattan and Brooklyn, in hopes of moving the United States Department of Justice to action in the Sean Bell case.   Joined by ...
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Black Voices Blogs : In the quest for justice for Sean Bell, the Rev. Al Sharpton is mobilizing New Yorkers to participate in a months-long civil disobedience campaign. During the Saturday rally at the House of Justice, Sharpton said:We will do it on a weekly basis... Read more >
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