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The People's Organization For Progress (POP) will have a 1967 Newark Rebellion Commemoration March And Rally on the 54th anniversary of the uprising Monday, July 12, 2021, 5:00pm starting at the monument dedicated to those killed during the unrest, located at 250 Springfield Avenue in Newark, NJ.
It is located on Springfield Ave between Hayes Street and Irvine Turner Blvd.
The speakers, including family members of those who were killed and residents of Newark at that time, and community leaders and activists will discuss how the rebellion (riot) was sparked by police brutality and how what happened then is still relevant today. For directions and other information call the People's Organization For Progress at (973)801-0001.
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