MAYDAY LA. -My Working Hands

by Mark Vallen/Art for a Change Thursday, May. 03, 2001 at 11:25 PM
mjvallen@earthlink.net

Workers march to defend Immigrant's Rights.

MAYDAY LA. -My Worki...
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Up to three thousand or more people took part in a May Day protest that marched through L.A.'s Korea Town district to Macarthur Park, an area populated by poor Mexicano and Central American Immigrants. The crowd was multi-ethnic but I'd say the majority of those participating were Latinos

and Asians. The march was specifically called to defend the rights of Immigrant Workers in L.A., who suffer terrible abuse, exploitation, and poverty wages. This photograph shows the diverse and colorful nature of the demonstration. A popular slogan found on placards in English and Spanish

was NO HUMAN BEING IS ILLEGAL. Seen in the photo is a placard reading MI MANO JORNALERA TIENE MUCHO VOLOR... roughly translated meaning "My Working Hands hold great courage." For more images and artworks dedicated to social

change, visit ART FOR A CHANGE, located at; www.art-for-a-change.com

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