| March for 40th Anniversary of the Voting Rights Act |
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Saturday, August 06 2005, 8:00am - 5:00pm |
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Pro-Democracy March & Rally
(*Take this time to say "FREE DC" - Statehood NOW!)  August 6, 2005-Atlanta Georgia
40th Anniversary of the Voting Rights Act
March for Voting Rights, Jobs, Justice, & PeaceOn August 6 2005, the 40th anniversary of the signing of the Voting Rights Act, the Rainbow/PUSH Coalition will hold a march and rally Atlanta, Georgia to commemorate the signing of the Act and to call attention to the threats facing minorities and the poor as key provisions of the Act come up for renewal in 2007.
Event Information
and Rally Schedule Updated 8/3/2005
(SEE rainbowpush.org for complete details)
8-10:00 a.m.
Assemble at the Richard B. Russell Federal Building
75 Spring Street
9:30 a.m.
Pre-march program begins at 9:30 a.m. featuring
Dr. Joseph E. Lowery, Willie Nelson, and others.
Herndon Stadium opens to the public.
10:00 a.m. March Begins
The route follows Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive to Herndon Stadium at 643 Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive, between Vine and Sunset, on the campus of Morris Brown College.
10:50 a.m. Rally Begins
Herndon Stadium provides a beautiful setting for a full day of inspiration, education, and entertainment.
Bleacher and lawn seating will be available. Blankets only on the lawn. No lawn chairs permitted.
Food and beverages will be available throughout the day.
No coolers or glass bottles permitted.
Public Transportation
March: Take Marta to the Five Points Station. The Richard B. Russell Federal Building is nearby.
Rally: The Vine City Marta Station is just a few blocks from Herndon Stadium.
Bus Drop-offs, Parking, Shuttles
Special Airfares and Hotel Rates
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