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The crowd showed up, even in the rain, knowing that a storm was coming.
This speaks of course to the urgency of the moment, and of our task. It also speaks of our success at calling them to action, and our success as organizers. We provide the confidence that if they show up, they will be safe and that the event will not be chaotic. No small feat, that!
Every ‘thank you’ that I received – and there were many – was confirmation of that trust. Even as the event was being canceled, they lined the avenue and stayed to protest through two rounds of thunderstorms. Many of our volunteers and marshals helped them set up in an orderly and safe line running the length of the park.
An amazing showing of determination all around. I’m so proud of this group and lucky to be a part of it!
_Submitted By Paul Solomon, Indivisible Ulster
Videos:
Resistance in the Rain
May Day Strong: Hudson Valley United
Media Coverage:
Daily Freeman video
Daily Freeman photos
Kingston Wire: Academy Green Protestors Defy Downpour
Times Union: Rain Only Party Dampens May Day Protest in Kingston
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