Arrest of Roselle councilman’s stepson was mistake that led to police brutality, family says

October 24, 2013

ELIZABETH — The arrest of a Roselle councilman’s stepson began as a police dispatcher’s mistake and ended in police brutality, supporters and family said today. Kason Taylor, 20, was arrested on Oct. 12 outside his mother’s home after fleeing police and being pepper-sprayed …Read the Rest

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New Flier: This Saturday Oct 19th the People’s Conference on the Fight for Jobs, Peace, Equality and Justice

New Flier: This Saturday Oct 19th the People’s Conference on the Fight for Jobs, Peace, Equality and Justice
October 17, 2013

Saturday, October 19, 2013 9:00 A.M. – 6:00 P.M. Registration begins at 8:00 A.M.  Download NEW flier here.       …Read the Rest

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“Table Talk with P.O.P.” Hear from Chairman Larry Hamm, share good food and support POP.

“Table Talk with P.O.P.” Hear from Chairman Larry Hamm, share good food and support POP.
October 8, 2013

Dear P.O.P. Members and Supporters: These past years have been historic years for the People’s Organization for Progress! In addition …Read the Rest

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POPCorn Kidz Host Civil Rights Pioneer Claudette Covin!

POPCorn Kidz Host Civil Rights Pioneer Claudette Covin!
September 24, 2013

On Saturday, September 28th, the POPCORN KIDZ, a new youth effort of the People’s Organization for Progress’ Irvington chapter, will host …Read the Rest

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Fear of Flying, 2013

Fear of Flying, 2013
September 14, 2013

by Matthew B. Johnson, Ph.D. John Jay College of Criminal Justice, CUNY mjohnson@jjay.cuny.edu In July I received a distress text …Read the Rest

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Join POP Sunday, Sep 8th: No U.S. Military Attack on Syria

Join POP Sunday, Sep 8th: No U.S. Military Attack on Syria
September 6, 2013

PROTEST AGAINST U.S. MILITARY ATTACK ON SYRIA SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2013,  1:30P.M, CORNER OF BROAD & MARKET STREETS, NEWARK, NJ  The …Read the Rest

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Barbara Buono Talks With POP: Thursday, September 5th,

Barbara Buono Talks With POP: Thursday, September 5th,
September 3, 2013

On Thursday, September 5th, Barbara Buono, the Democratic nominee for Governor, will be the guest speaker at the General Assembly …Read the Rest

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11:30 am Saturday People’s Organization for Progress will Protest U.S. Military Attack on Syria

11:30 am Saturday People’s Organization for Progress will Protest U.S. Military Attack on Syria
August 30, 2013

CONTACT: LAWRENCE HAMM August 30, 2013 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PEOPLE’S ORGANIZATION FOR PROGRESS WILL PROTEST U.S. MILITARY ATTACK ON SYRIA …Read the Rest

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August 28th Join POP for a Rally to Commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the 1963 March on Washington (Justice for Trayvon Martin)

August 28th Join POP for a Rally to Commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the 1963 March on Washington (Justice for Trayvon Martin)
August 26, 2013

The People’s Organization For Progress (POP) will have a rally to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the 1963 March On …Read the Rest

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New Jerseyans revisit March on Washington 50 years later (Star Ledger)

New Jerseyans revisit March on Washington 50 years later (Star Ledger)
August 26, 2013

By Richard Khavkine andDavid Giambusso Fifty years ago this week, Nat Williams hoisted his hopes and aspirations onto a bus bound for …Read the Rest

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Seeing ‘New Jim Crow’ Placards Seized by Police & More From the March on Washington ( Nation Magazine)

Seeing ‘New Jim Crow’ Placards Seized by Police & More From the March on Washington ( Nation Magazine)
August 25, 2013

By Dave Zirin on August 24, 2013 – 8:59 PM ET I spent eight hours today amongst thousands at the March on …Read the Rest

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