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