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Rochester Rally and March Demand National Agenda for Democracy, Racial Justice, and Peace

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Workers gathered in Rochester, New York for a rally and march organized by the Poor People's Campaign this Saturday. In a show of solidarity with a Washington D.C. rally on the same day, the event brought together representatives from the Rochester Labor Council, community organizations, and faith leaders. Demand for National Agenda Leaders emphasized the campaign's goal of advocating for a national agenda centered on democracy, racial injustice, and peace. Tracey Harrison, Vice President of the United Health Care Workers, stressed the importance of learning from history to avoid repeating past mistakes. Continued Fight for Justice Harrison stated, 'We want to continuously fight to deal with the issues at hand. The issues from previous decades are still prevalent in 2024.' The rally took place at the Aeneon Missionary Baptist Church, with an invitation for others to join the movement by visiting their website.