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May Day - International Workers' Day - as we know it, is not celebrated in the United States (despite the fact that it traces its origin to May 1, 1886, when the American proletariat demanded an 8-hour work day should be implemented.) This year, May Day in the U.S. will be marked by marches across the country in the event named "A Day without Immigrants.)
Idea: immigrants will not work, study, sell, or buy anything on this day. Purpose: legalization of undocumented immigrants.
The traditional red color of May Day will be replaced by white: t-shirts, arm bands, etc.
In North Carolina, the following events will take place:
Greensboro
Location: Melvin Municipal Building, Downtown
Time: 3:30 PM Tate St. (off UNCG Campus)
4:00 PM (Melvin Municipal Building, Downtown)
Time End: 7:00 PM
Student contigent/UNCG Student carpool meet up at fedExKinko's parking lot on Tate Street. We will be meeting at 3:30pm to go together to the MAY 1 "Great American Boycott" Rally for Immigrants Rights in Downtown Greensboro as part of the national day of action.
Lumberton
Location: Lumberton Fair Grounds
Time Begin: 4 PM
Time End: 8 PM
Organized by Coalicion Pro-Justicia. Coalition for Justice.
Gather at 4 PM, March at 5 PM, Rally at Lumberton City Hall at 6 PM
Wilmington
Location: Hugh MacRae Park (corner of College Rd. and Oleander Dr.)
Time Begin: 5:00pm
Time End: 8:00pm
Concert and Rally for Immigration Reform. Speakers, live music from local musicians, and opportunities to take action, such as calling Senators' offices, signing petitions, and speaking with people knowledgeable on details of immigration reform and workers' rights.
More about A Day Without Immigrants here.
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