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HKonJ 2014 — Moral March and People’s Assembly

February 8, 2014 by Aleta Payne, Former Deputy Executive Director

A cross-section of North Carolinians and progressives from other states flooded downtown Raleigh on Saturday as part of HKonJ 2014. Longtime activists from across the state walked with college students, parents pushed young children in strollers, old friends renewed acquaintances, and new relationships were forged.

The day began with an interfaith Service of Repentance and Consecration, organized by the Council for lay leaders and clergy. About 50 people gathered in front of the General Assembly Building before heading to Shaw University to take part in Shabbat services conducted by area Jewish leaders and for other activities in advance of the march. Go here to read the Litany for Justice, written and led by Rev. Julie Peeples, and the Affirmation of Commitment, led by Rev. Ismael Ruiz-Millan.

The march itself started at 10:30 with crowds so large that those at the end of the procession did not start walking for an hour as marchers converging from side streets moved forward ahead of them. Participants gathered at the end of the march to hear words from NAACP NC president Rev. Dr. William Barber, which were projected on three large screens on Fayetteville Street.

The Council will upload pictures and videos over the coming days.

 

 

 

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About Aleta Payne, Former Deputy Executive Director

Aleta Payne first joined the Council staff in the spring of 2001 as the Communications Associate. She continues to oversee that work along with development, represents the Council in several partnership efforts, and serves in other administrative roles, as well. Aleta is a graduate of the University of Virginia with a degree in government and foreign affairs and spent much of her early career as a journalist. She has three young adult sons who continue to come home to Cary for dinner, or at least groceries, and two young adult terrier-mix dogs who keep the nest from feeling too empty.

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