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Saturday, March 31st — March, Rally, and General Assembly
Meet at 12pm on The People’s Lawn (600 E Trade St) to march with members of Occupy Charlotte to the Duke Energy building where we will join activists from other organizations for a rally and press conference. After this event, please return with us to The People’s Lawn for the Occupy Charlotte General Assembly.
Greenpeace, the organizer of the Duke event named “Occupy Duke,” says this: “We will be having a rally and press conference to call on Duke Energy to quit coal and supply NC with clean, affordable and safe energy now! Speakers representing different interests including environmental, public health and economic justice will call out Duke Energy for their dirty rate hike and demand more for NC.
Speakers include:
Rev Kojo Nantambu, Charlotte NAACP
Hector Vaca, Action NC
June Blotnick, Clean Air Carolina
Monica Embrey, Greenpeace NC
Craig Glisson, Occupy Charlotte
Ken Davies, Green Party – Charlotte Chapter
Saturday, March 31st
1pm: Rally!
2pm: Press Conference
Duke Energy Headquarters (550 S Tryon, Charlotte, NC 28202)
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Oppose Transit Fare Hikes, Occupy Government Center Plaza
Occupy Charlotte Press Release, March 26, 2012
The Occupation of Government Center Plaza
The Occupation of Government Center Plaza
Members of Occupy Charlotte will be bringing attention to the Public Hearing on transit fare increases by Occupying Government Center Plaza on Wednesday, March 28th beginning at 6am.
Occupy Charlotte, which is part of the Occupy Wall Street movement, is a community group fighting for political and economic justice at the local, state, national, and international levels.
Public transit should be fully funded. But raising fares for riders is not the answer. CATS expects a 3% drop in ridership if fares are increased, which will lead to more traffic congestion and carbon emissions in Charlotte, a city which already has the 10th worst air quality in the United States. As part of our Occupation of Government Center Plaza, Occupy Charlotte members will host a discussion at 4:30pm to talk about alternatives to raising fares. We will also be encouraging community members to speak at the Public Hearing at 5:30pm.
Please join us anytime Wednesday, March 28th at Government Center Plaza (600 E. 4th St.)
For more information, please see our website: www.OccupyClt.net
Media contact for this event: Scottie Wingfield, 484-941-4722
Nov. 17: Occupy Charlotte March on Bank Of America HQ
In solidarity with Occupy Wall Street's call for a Day of Action to close down Wall Street we will march to Bank of America.
Thurs., Nov. 17
5:00 pm
Meet at Occupy Charlotte encampment
5:00 pm
Meet at Occupy Charlotte encampment
600 E. Trade St
March to Bank Of America
100 N. Tryon St
Charlotte NC
Occupy Charlotte General Assembly meetings daily
Daily
Occupy Charlotte General Assembly
lawn of Old City Hall
600 E. Trade St.
Charlotte, NC
NEW TIMES:
Sunday - Friday 7:00 pm
M/W/F 1:00 pm and 7:00 pm
Saturday - 3:00 pm
Click here for more Occupy Charlotte events
Join the Occupy Charlotte movement and get involved!
Occupy Charlotte Facebook page
Occupy Charlotte General Assembly
lawn of Old City Hall
600 E. Trade St.
Charlotte, NC
NEW TIMES:
Sunday - Friday 7:00 pm
M/W/F 1:00 pm and 7:00 pm
Saturday - 3:00 pm
Click here for more Occupy Charlotte events
Join the Occupy Charlotte movement and get involved!
Occupy Charlotte Facebook page
Every Saturday: Occupy Charlotte Rally & Protest March followed by General Assembly
Saturday, October 22, 2011
Occupy Charlotte Rally & Protest March
followed by General Assembly
3:00pm
Old City Hall lawn
600 E. Trade St.
Charlotte, NC
Some chants from the Oct. 15 Occupy Charlotte march:
WE are the 99%!
YOU are the 99%!
The banks got bailed out - we got SOLD OUT!
How do we fix the deficit?
End the Wars & Tax The Rich!
This is what democracy looks like!
The People United Will Never Be Defeated!
Join us at Occupy Charlotte & get involved!
Occupy Charlotte Facebook page
Occupy Charlotte Rally & Protest March
followed by General Assembly
3:00pm
Old City Hall lawn
600 E. Trade St.
Charlotte, NC
Some chants from the Oct. 15 Occupy Charlotte march:
WE are the 99%!
YOU are the 99%!
The banks got bailed out - we got SOLD OUT!
How do we fix the deficit?
End the Wars & Tax The Rich!
This is what democracy looks like!
The People United Will Never Be Defeated!
Join us at Occupy Charlotte & get involved!
Occupy Charlotte Facebook page
Over 500 join Occupy Charlotte Oct. 8 March on Bank of America HQ
On Saturday, October 8, over 500 people of all ages and races joined together at Old City Hall and marched on Bank of America's HQ in uptown Charlotte, NC. The group Occupy Charlotte, part of the nationwide Occupy Wall St Movement, protested and spoke out against corporate greed.
Participants then marched back to Old City Hall for a General Assembly to form working groups and begin setting up the permanent Occupy Charlotte encampment.
Another Assembly of occupation participants was held at 7:00 pm where the working groups gave reports.
About three dozen protesters stayed at the encampment overnight and plan to stay as long as it takes to achieve economic justice. They have vowed to stay for at least a year and will be a major presence during the Democratic National Convention.
Press Reports, Video & Photos:
Protesters set up 'tent city,' start weighing options for what's next
http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2011/10/09/2677860/protesters-set-up-tent-city-plan.html
Protesters gather for 'Occupy Charlotte'
http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2011/10/09/2676392/protesters-gather-for-occupy-charlotte.html
"Occupy Charlotte" protestors plan march to city council meeting
http://www.wsoctv.com/news/29428409/detail.html
"Occupy Charlotte" protests Bank of America
http://www.wcnc.com/news/131404033.html
WCNC Photo Gallery
http://www.wcnc.com/news/131404033.html?gallery=y&c=y
Occupy Charlotte Protesters March in Uptown (video)
http://www.foxcharlotte.com/news/local/Occupy-Charlotte-Protesters-March-in-Uptown-131401468.html
Several hundred people "Occupy Charlotte" uptown Saturday (w/ videos)
http://www.wbtv.com/story/15616216/occupy-charlotte-plans-bofa-protest
Spreading protests reach in No. 2 US banking city
http://www.canadianbusiness.com/article/49645--spreading-protests-reach-in-no-2-us-banking-city
Protests Emerge Around the U.S.
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970203476804576619440086145216.html?mod=googlenews_wsj
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Occupy Charlotte Facebook page
Oct. 15: Occupy Charlotte General Assembly Meeting
Occupy Charlotte General Assembly Meeting
Sat., October 15, 2011
3:00 PM
Old City Hall lawn
600 E. Trade St.
Charlotte, NC
Occupy Charlotte Facebook page
Sat., October 15, 2011
3:00 PM
Old City Hall lawn
600 E. Trade St.
Charlotte, NC
Occupy Charlotte Facebook page
Oct. 8: Today is the Day! Occupy Charlotte, Old City Hall @ 3pm
Today is the Day! Occupy Charlotte, Old City Hall @ 3pm
600 E. Trade St, Charlotte, NC 28202
Saturday, October 8, 2011
FaceBook Event page: http://www.facebook.com/event.
Today at 3:00pm
Gather at 600 E.Trade Street and OCCUPY!
Get your small tents, sleeping bags, food, signs, camera, courage etc. ready and let's set up camp :3
IMPORTANT: Take these numbers with you! Do it.
National Lawyers Guild: (888) 654 - 3265
North Carolina National Lawyers Guild: (919) 967 1967
BATHROOM/NECESSITIES INFO:
Many public restaurants/bars/businesses are available for bathroom/food/drinks. Also there are grocery stores in the near area: Follow Trade St. east towards Kings Dr, make a right, the shopping strip will be on your right.
PARKING/TRANSPORTATION INFO:
Some free parking is available around Marshall Park, but very limited. If you get there early enough, you may be able to park for free. Also see time restraints at the said parking place.
If you are local, you can take the Lynx: http://www.charmeck.org/city/
or you can take the bus:
http://www.charmeck.org/city/
ALSO PARKING GARAGES:
Central Parking System
700 West Trade Street, Charlotte, NC
Central Parking System
531 West 4th Street, Charlotte, NC
E-Z Parking
312 W Trade St # 301, Charlotte, NC
Standard Parking
227 West Trade Street, Charlotte, NC
Stephanie Parking
123 South Church Street, Charlotte, NC
If these do not suffice, or fail, you can always use: http://maps.google.com/ to find information on parking and the surrounding area :)
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If you are not able to attend, please support us by donating food, water, medical/hygiene stuff and clean clothes!
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Also, please lurk:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/
http://www.facebook.com/occupy
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Who: The 99% in Solidarity with Occupy Wall Street
When: 3PM, Oct. 8th 2011
We are union members, students, teachers, veterans, families, the unemployed and underemployed. We are all races, sexes and creeds. We are the young and the old. We are the majority! We are the 99 percent. And we will no longer be silent.
As members of the 99 percent, we will occupy Trade Street, Charlotte NC (Banking district) as a symbolic gesture of our discontent with the current economic and political climate and as an example of a better world to come. Therefore we invite the public, our fellow 99 percent, to join us in this peaceful protest.
This is a call for individuals and families, community and advocacy groups to stand in solidarity with Occupy Wall Street.
_______________
From OccupyCharlotte website:
In preparation for our gathering we would like to share some information. Since we are a leaderless peaceful gathering, you have the ultimate say. We can only help organize the day. While chaos is wonderful part of the creative process some people just can’t cope with it.
Our tentative schedule has changed a bit and probably will again and again since we all need to decide. Providing you with a tentative schedule will help a bit.
3pm Announcements General Assembly
3:30pm Safety and Twitter escorts
4pm March to Bank of America
5pm Volunteer Working Groups
5:30pm Open forum
Let’s not forget we are will be together regardless of our differences. Take care of each other! Also, remember we are practicing peace and we ask that there be no violence or destruction. Acquaint yourself with the guide to General Assembly.
Important Announcements!
Did you start a Occupation Charlotte Facebook page to help organize the protest against corporate America ? The planning committee would like you to join the internet committee. The community needs people who are driven and motivated to help us. We want everyone in the process and are asking you to join the team ! Please contact us http://www.facebook.com/pages/Occupy-Charlotte/180107322067252
We need Twitter escorts , We have est…ablished twitter accounts to aid in the street protesting to avoid some of the incidents that happened in New York. If we can communicate we can take care of each other. A twitter escort will be linked by an twitter account so the group can communicate in mass. They will be responsible for maintaining safe passage at pedestrians cross walks and relaying information to the protesters as information develops. If you would like to volunteer please bring some comfortable shoes and sox and a cell phone that can access Twitter.
For more information and to stay informed visit:
Occupy Charlotte Facebook page
600 E. Trade St, Charlotte, NC 28202
Saturday, October 8, 2011
FaceBook Event page: http://www.facebook.com/event.
Today at 3:00pm
Gather at 600 E.Trade Street and OCCUPY!
Get your small tents, sleeping bags, food, signs, camera, courage etc. ready and let's set up camp :3
IMPORTANT: Take these numbers with you! Do it.
National Lawyers Guild: (888) 654 - 3265
North Carolina National Lawyers Guild: (919) 967 1967
BATHROOM/NECESSITIES INFO:
Many public restaurants/bars/businesses are available for bathroom/food/drinks. Also there are grocery stores in the near area: Follow Trade St. east towards Kings Dr, make a right, the shopping strip will be on your right.
PARKING/TRANSPORTATION INFO:
Some free parking is available around Marshall Park, but very limited. If you get there early enough, you may be able to park for free. Also see time restraints at the said parking place.
If you are local, you can take the Lynx: http://www.charmeck.org/city/
or you can take the bus:
http://www.charmeck.org/city/
ALSO PARKING GARAGES:
Central Parking System
700 West Trade Street, Charlotte, NC
Central Parking System
531 West 4th Street, Charlotte, NC
E-Z Parking
312 W Trade St # 301, Charlotte, NC
Standard Parking
227 West Trade Street, Charlotte, NC
Stephanie Parking
123 South Church Street, Charlotte, NC
If these do not suffice, or fail, you can always use: http://maps.google.com/ to find information on parking and the surrounding area :)
!-----------------------------
If you are not able to attend, please support us by donating food, water, medical/hygiene stuff and clean clothes!
------------------------------
Also, please lurk:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/
http://www.facebook.com/occupy
------------------------------
Who: The 99% in Solidarity with Occupy Wall Street
When: 3PM, Oct. 8th 2011
We are union members, students, teachers, veterans, families, the unemployed and underemployed. We are all races, sexes and creeds. We are the young and the old. We are the majority! We are the 99 percent. And we will no longer be silent.
As members of the 99 percent, we will occupy Trade Street, Charlotte NC (Banking district) as a symbolic gesture of our discontent with the current economic and political climate and as an example of a better world to come. Therefore we invite the public, our fellow 99 percent, to join us in this peaceful protest.
This is a call for individuals and families, community and advocacy groups to stand in solidarity with Occupy Wall Street.
_______________
From OccupyCharlotte website:
In preparation for our gathering we would like to share some information. Since we are a leaderless peaceful gathering, you have the ultimate say. We can only help organize the day. While chaos is wonderful part of the creative process some people just can’t cope with it.
Our tentative schedule has changed a bit and probably will again and again since we all need to decide. Providing you with a tentative schedule will help a bit.
3pm Announcements General Assembly
3:30pm Safety and Twitter escorts
4pm March to Bank of America
5pm Volunteer Working Groups
5:30pm Open forum
Let’s not forget we are will be together regardless of our differences. Take care of each other! Also, remember we are practicing peace and we ask that there be no violence or destruction. Acquaint yourself with the guide to General Assembly.
Important Announcements!
Did you start a Occupation Charlotte Facebook page to help organize the protest against corporate America ? The planning committee would like you to join the internet committee. The community needs people who are driven and motivated to help us. We want everyone in the process and are asking you to join the team ! Please contact us http://www.facebook.com/pages/Occupy-Charlotte/180107322067252
We need Twitter escorts , We have est…ablished twitter accounts to aid in the street protesting to avoid some of the incidents that happened in New York. If we can communicate we can take care of each other. A twitter escort will be linked by an twitter account so the group can communicate in mass. They will be responsible for maintaining safe passage at pedestrians cross walks and relaying information to the protesters as information develops. If you would like to volunteer please bring some comfortable shoes and sox and a cell phone that can access Twitter.
For more information and to stay informed visit:
Occupy Charlotte Facebook page
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