AIM leader arrested in parade protest

[Waya]

Police arrested American Indian Movement leader Russell Means and 83 protesters at Saturday's Columbus Day parade for blocking the route.

But there were no major incidents or violent behavior, police said.

At least 500 people protested, and many of them came prepared to draw attention and go to jail over their belief that the Italian-American celebration has racist roots......


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