Take Back Port Newark
When: Wednesday, March 21, 2012
Where: Essex County College
Siegler Hall, Room 2132
303 University Avenue, Newark, NJ 07102
SPEAKERS:
- Larry Hamm, Chairman of People’s Organization for Progress
- Reverend Jethro James, Paradise Baptist Church
- James Harris, President NJ NAACP
- Kim Gaddy, Environmental Justice Organizer, NJ Environmental Federation
- Henry Rose, Statewide Coordinator – NJ Environmental Justice Alliance
It’s time to take back the Port and make it work for Newark and its people!
The Two Faces of Port Newark
For corporations in the Tri-State Area, Port Newark means:
- $50 billion dollars worth of imported goods per year!
- “. . . the most important engine for economic growth in our state” (Gov. Christie)
Eating Very Well!!!
For Newark residents, Port Newark means:
- Only $71 million dollars in rent piad for both the Port and Newark Airport
- Budget woes that lead to cuts in residents’ services, and more pollution and ashtma in our communities.
Washing Dirty Dishes!
For more information contact:
Take Back Port Newark Coalition: 978-573-6013 or 201-878-8482