Tag: Justice & Equality

POP in the news: Celebrating Rosa Parks’ 100th birthday with a call for action!

POP in the news: Celebrating Rosa Parks’ 100th birthday with a call for action!
February 26, 2013

IRVINGTON — Rosa Parks is a part of Greg Brown’s weekly routine. Three times every week, Brown glimpses a bronze …Read the Rest

Tuesday November 13th: March and Rally for Jobs, Economic Justice and Peace!

Tuesday November 13th: March and Rally for Jobs, Economic Justice and Peace!
November 5, 2012

Newark, NJ – On Tuesday, November 13th, the Peoples Organization for Progress is hosting a March and Rally for Jobs, …Read the Rest

PEOPLE’S ORGANIZATION FOR PROGRESS CALLS FOR US MILITARY TO ASSIST WITH EFFORTS TO RESTORE ELECTRICAL POWER IMMEDIATELY

PEOPLE’S ORGANIZATION FOR PROGRESS CALLS FOR US MILITARY TO ASSIST WITH EFFORTS TO RESTORE ELECTRICAL POWER IMMEDIATELY
November 5, 2012

Newark, NJ – The People’s Organization For Progress, a grassroots organization that advocates for racial, social, economic justice, and peace …Read the Rest

Powerhouse to the People Social justice is a cause close to Newark activist’s heart

Powerhouse to the People Social justice is a cause close to Newark activist’s heart
November 1, 2012

By  Story by BRAD PARKS / Photos by MITSU YASUKAWA It finally came to head about 10 years ago for …Read the Rest

Fire on the Moutain – 381 Days of Struggle, another milestone for the People’s Coalition for Jobs & Justice

Fire on the Moutain – 381 Days of Struggle, another milestone for the People’s Coalition for Jobs & Justice
July 16, 2012

On July 11 this past week, POP and the coalition we built of 179 supporting organizations achieving the milestone 381st day …Read the Rest

Group ends 381 consecutive days of protest in Newark (Star Ledger Story)

Group ends 381 consecutive days of protest in Newark (Star Ledger Story)
July 16, 2012

Newark – It was no small feat, even for a dogged group like the People’s Organization for Progress and its …Read the Rest

MAY DAY RALLY FOR JOBS, PEACE, EQUALITY, AND JUSTICE

MAY DAY RALLY FOR JOBS, PEACE, EQUALITY, AND JUSTICE
April 30, 2012

MAY DAY RALLY  FOR JOBS, PEACE, EQUALITY, AND JUSTICE FOR A NATIONAL JOBS PROGRAM!   TO END THE WARS IN …Read the Rest

News Video and Pictures from the April 4th MLK Memorial Rally (Trayvon Martin)

News Video and Pictures from the April 4th MLK Memorial Rally (Trayvon Martin)
April 11, 2012

Video report from PIX 11 of POP MLK Memorial March and Rally. See photos here! These are a few pictures taken …Read the Rest

Demonstrators don hoodies, call for justice in support of Trayvon Martin in Newark and Plainfield

Demonstrators don hoodies, call for justice in support of Trayvon Martin in Newark and Plainfield
March 31, 2012

Undaunted by gray skies, hundreds of demonstrators today took part in two separate marches in New Jersey, adding their voices …Read the Rest