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mmonk

(52,589 posts) Tue Jun 25, 2013, 07:52 AM Jun 2013

Over 100 more arrested at Moral Monday Protest [View all]

The event's largest crowd yet rallied behind the General Assembly on Monday as part of what have become weekly demonstrations. The NAACP said over 6,000 people showed up for Monday's movement.

Glen Allen, the state capitol police chief, estimated that about 1,500 people attended a rally behind the Legislative Building before protesters choosing to face arrest entered the building. He said the figure was based on crowd samples of his officers, who differed somewhat on the estimate but considered the crowd to be the largest since demonstrations began in late April.

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Over 100 more arrested at Moral Monday Protest [View all] mmonk Jun 2013 OP

Thank you Moral Monday protesters!!! Scuba Jun 2013 #1

K&R. Thanks, mmonk. :) n/t OneGrassRoot Jun 2013 #2

Another worthwhile account mmonk Jun 2013 #3

K&R G_j Jun 2013 #4

Asheville is one of my favorite places. mmonk Jun 2013 #5

yes, and under attack G_j Jun 2013 #6

Yes. mmonk Jun 2013 #7

some background, G_j Jun 2013 #8

Thanks for posting that. mmonk Jun 2013 #10

I was there (didn't get arrested, just went as a supporter) - Photos here: Triana Jun 2013 #9

Thanks much for sharing. mmonk Jun 2013 #11

thank you! G_j Jun 2013 #12

K&R marions ghost Jun 2013 #13