Nationwide “Strike for Black Lives”

Nationwide “Strike for Black Lives”

Protesters demonstrate in downtown Kansas City, Mo. Friday, July 17, 2020. Protesters were demanding police reforms and an end to Operation Legend, a federal initiative that will deploy 225 federal law enforcement agents to combat crime in the city. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

NEW YORK (AP) — Organizers of a national workers strike say tens of thousands are set to walk off the job Monday morning in more than two dozen U.S. cities, to protest systemic racism and economic inequality that has only worsened during the coronavirus pandemic. Dubbed the “Strike for Black Lives,” essential workers such as nursing home employees, janitors and delivery men and women will join fast food, ride-share and airport workers in events targeting corporations and government leaders. Major actions are expected in New York City, Chicago, Minneapolis, St. Louis and Los Angeles.

 

 

 

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