Newark Locals to Protest Ferguson Grand Jury

In an effort to, “condemn the Ferguson grand jury for its failure to indict officer Darren Wilson with criminal charges for the killing of Michael Brown this summer,” P.O.P and NAVC will be hosting a march and rally.

The event is being organized specifically by P.O.P but will be supported by a host of other organizations, including the NAVC.

Participants will assemble at the Lincoln Monument on Springfield Ave in Newark on Tuesday November 25 at 5:00 p.m.

Although its principal focus has been on gun violence, the NAVC has also been a strong voice against police brutality, playing key roles in protesting the recent police killing cases of Jose Quinonez, Darnell McNeil and Amar McLean.

“Yes, our focus is primarily on gun violence stalking our streets,” said NAVC media advocate Zayid Muhammad. “But we are not going to address our youth over their violence and not address the police when they are violent too.”

In the aftermath of the acquittal of George Zimmerman for the killing of Trayvon Martin, the NAVC hosted six days of direct action protests to condemn that injustice.

The NAVC is also known for its historic hosting of 155 straight weeks of direct action protest over the scourge of gun violence and the indifference of elected leadership, clergy and segments of the community.

For more information about the NAVC, call 908-605-NAVC.

Information courtesy of the People’s Organization for Progress in Newark and photos courtesy of P.O.P and NAVC facebook pages.