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55th anniversary of the Newark, New Jersey Rebellion
Black Agenda Radio with Margaret Kimberley
15 Jul 2022
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Black Agenda Radio · 55th anniversary of the Newark, New Jersey Uprising

On July 12, 1967, a five-day long rebellion took place in Newark, New Jersey. We speak to Larry Hamm, President of the Newark based Peoples Organization for Progress, which is commemorating the events of 55 years ago.

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