On July 4th public housing residents and community supporters from all over the country will gather at the Surivor's Village for a Day of Unity, Protest and Rally.
The Survivor's Village is located on the 3800 block of St. Bernard Ave., across from the St. Bernard Housing Development.
The Day begins at 10am with the rally scheduled for 3pm. Water will be available, but please bring food or drink (non-alcoholic) to share with the group.
July 4th as Independence Day is also Freedom from Oppression Day as public housing residents continue their battle with the Department of Housing and Urban Affairs (HUD) to reopen public housing.
Yesterday, a new battle front was opened in this fight when residents of public housing filed a law suit against HUD, alleging civil rights violations in HUD's refusal to repair and reopen the public housing developements damaged by Katrina.
Residents and supporters are determined to continue this grass roots movement for the Right of Return and the right to affordable housing for working class people everywhere.
Join us on July 4th for the Day of Unity and Protest, and bring your love for democracy and justice!
This event is sponsored by the Survivor's Village Direct Action Committee.
Contact:Media Relations Committee
Lynnette Bickham, 504-723-4893
Stephanie Mingo, 504-529-3172
This event is endorsed by C3/Hands Off Iberville--contact Mike Howells--howellnow@bellsouth.net