A Call to Action-A Day of Unity

New Orleans is on the front lines in the struggle against displacement and gentrification in the United States and in the struggle for our Right to the City. Many of the tactics first used against the people of New Orleans are being or will be exported to cities across the country. In traditional enclaves for low-income families of color in New York City, such as Harlem, the Lower East-side and Chinatown, gentrification is destroying the fabric of these neighborhoods. There is no input from the communities affected and displacement is rampant. People are fed up!!! Please join us for a "Call to Action-A Day of Unity" as we show solidarity with our brothers and sisters in New Orleans.

The day will begin with a rally and press conference in Sara Roosevelt Park, followed by a march through the streets of the lower east side and Chinatown. The march will end with a vigil in front of 1 Police Plaza.

At 7:30pm on August 29th a fundraiser at Judson Memorial Church put on by the Artist Relief Collective and the Nola Preservation Society will close our "Day of Unity".

For More Information:

Rob Robinson
Picture the Homeless
(646)314-6423

Brenda Stokley
New York Solidarity Coalition with Katrina and Rita Survivors
(212) 969-0449

August 29th Katrina Commemoration Timeline
Download PDF Timeline

2:00-2:30 pm	Gathering at Sara Roosevelt Park in Manhattan, Grand Street between Chrystie and Forsyth Sts.
2:30-2:45 pm	Interfaith Prayer/Blessing An interfaith prayer service in Sara Roosevelt Park presided by clergy of different faiths.
2:50-3:50 pm	Press Conference Guest speakers, Right to the City member, an elected officials and a community leaders hold a press conference to discuss the issues
4:15-5:45 pm	A march through the lower-east-side and Chinatown with member organizations of Right to the City-New York City, New York Solidarity Coalition with Katrina and Rita Survivors, Northeast Survivors Group, NY2NO, the Artist relief Collective and NOLA Preservation Society, displaced Gulf Coast survivors and other New York City organizations.
5:45-6:00 pm	Vigil The march will end with a vigil in front of 1 Police Plaza in lower Manhattan.
7:30 pm-12 am	Fundraiser Download PDF Flier The day will come to and end with a fundraiser put on by the Artist Relief Collective and NOLA Preservation Society at Judson Memorial Church.