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Dannys Abel Marrero-Caballero

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On May 14, over 60 protesters gathered in Solidarity with Palestine and spoke against the inhumane acts taken by the Israeli government throughout the continuing conflict between Palestine and Israel
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“The Palestinians are an oppressed people like our black and brown brothers here in the states” – said Kate Daher, a member of the Pittsburgh Palestine solidarity committee as she and others delivered their remarks asking for the U.S. citizens to inform themselves on the conflicts abroad.
On November 6 2020, Pittsburgh branch of the Party for Socialism & Liberation & allies rallied in front of the Soldiers & Sailors Memorial to make it clear that the will to fight will continue regardless of who wins the general election.
NOVEMBER 3, 2020, a small group of protesters gathered to deliver strong remarks urging the continuation of organizing and self accountability despite election results

“We live in slum conditions because the ruling class only allocate to us the bare minimum” said a speaker from United neighborhood defense movement.

The group marched alongside Forbes Avenue gaining supporters along the way, and informing them of upcoming actions.
On NOVEMBER 1, 2020, Log Cabin GOP Pittsburgh hosted ‘Trump Pride’ to support Donald Trump’s bid for re-election, just 2-days before the general election.

More than 70 supporters attended and heard from Tiffany Trump along w/ other prominent Trump supporters like Sean Parnell.

“The left is going to figure out what to do because they’ve been weaponizing this hatred for a very long time” said Casey Flores when asked about the negative opinions the general public has on  Log Cabin GOP Pittsburgh
On OCTOBER 30, 2020, Yinzers weathered severely cold conditions to join ‘Black, Young & Educated’ in solitude for Walter Wallace Jr., and all the other black lives that have been lost to police violence.

“There is no reason you should gatekeep information that could liberate all of us” said Chrissy Carter when talking about the privilege of education.

More than 60 gathered and set flowers at the steps of the monument while informing the crowd of the struggles the black community has continued to face for years, and what they could do to help and change the country for the better.
On OCTOBER 29, 2020, Trans YOUniting marched through the Golden Triangle for its last Trans Visibility Thursday

The organization led 6-weeks of protests through the district to educate and advocate for and about Transgender rights in the city.
On OCTOBER 13, 2020, over 50 protesters gathered around the Christopher Columbus statue demanding its immediate removal in respect of Indigenous People Day.

“[the statue] represents genocide and slavery, and the only good thing that can happen with the statue, is that it’s taken down, broken to pieces and forgotten forever” said Raheem Hani, protest organizer with NoRacistsPGH, a coalition taking a stand against monuments to racism and genocide.

The protest started at 6:00 p.m. and after an hour of remarks & demonstrations, tensions began to rise between protesters & Pittsburgh Police. Around 7 p.m. protesters moved to paint over the coverings of the statue, and 10  Pittsburgh Police officers followed by marching into the protest and instructing all protesters to step back.

Pittsburgh Police  stood in between protesters and the statue until all remarks and speeches were completed. The crowd started to dispersed peacefully around 7:43 p.m. while chanting “we’ll be back, we’ll be bigger”.
On OCTOBER 3, 2020, hosted a public forum in front of the City County building to open the conversation and discuss the 2021 Pittsburgh City Budget, which is more than $608 million.

The organization invited the Mayor Bill Peduto & all City Council members, however none showed.

“We’re here to be heard and to hear them. Specifically to give them a chance to respond and they can’t even do that” said Jalina from Stop The Station, a local organization advocating for Community Control Over the Police, referring to the elected officials whom didn’t show up today nor acknowledged their invitation.

The organization however, did receive the endorsement & support of local organizations like Put People First PA , PGHers for Public Transit, Poor People’s Campaign & Allegheny Green Party to continue the fight for the funding of public programs instead of Pittsburgh Police
On OCTOBER 2, 2020,  Put People First PA marched through the Golden Triangle as part of the ‘Nonviolent #MedicaidArmy’ in support of the taxation of UPMC

Around 100 participated in the “sidewalk only” march, which had support from Stop The Station PGH and elected official Bethany Hallam.

Put People First PA , a membership organization which aims to improve the quality of life of every Pennsylvanian, also had demands for Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf and Bill Peduto; demanding that Governor Wolf applies for a federal waiver to expand Medicaid to all PA residents during the pandemic, and for Mayor Peduto to end the tax breaks for UPMC.
On SEPTEMBER 30, 2020, Democratic Presidential candidate Joe Biden made a stop in the Steel City on his way to Harrisburg.

More than 50 supporters showed up to hear his remarks about last night’s debate, infrastructure and the economy. However, only a select few were allowed inside.

Majority of his supporters were outside of the station and after waiting for an hour were then asked to leave by security as they were “on private property” and it was categorized as a private event.
On SEPTEMBER 25, 2020, over 100 protesters rallied in front of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette’s office .

This rally supporting a fair union-contract, comes as employees continue to feel the outlet has been providing inadequate compensation & benefits.

“We are not trying to strongarm [the Pittsburgh Post-Gazzette] we just want negotiations to be back on the table” said the rally organizer to the crowd.

In the crowd of supporters were many elected officials such as Mayor Bill Peduto, Bill Peduto , PA house minority leader Frank Dermody, and the Lieutenant Governor of Pennsylvania John Fetterman.
On SEPTEMBER 25, 2020, Last night, over 200 protesters marched through Downtown for ‘Trans Visibility Thursday’.

Trans Youniting is utilizing this time to bring Transgender issues to the forefront ahead of the November election.
On SEPTEMBER 25, 2020, a group of young protesters marched around the Golden Triangle standing up against ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) Concentration Camps and the Mass Hysterectomies that have been performed on detainees.

“It is not our job to educate you. You need to take it upon yourselves to learn what’s wrong with the world around you” said one of the protest organizers as they occupied the street in front if the City Council Building.

The group of about 40 brought awareness to the existence of the multiple ICE facilities in the state.

Another major talking point were the lack of support for Black Transgender women in these facilities, naming Roxanne Hernandez as an example. Roxanne died while in custody of ICE.
On SEPTEMBER 24, 2020, Pittsburgh joined the national protest as over 300 protesters were led by local black trans women through the Golden Triangle. As they marched to denounce the Kentucky Grand Jury’s decision on the Breonna Taylor case earlier that day, many questioned the effectiveness of the current judicial system.

Former detective Brett Hankison was indicted on three counts of first-degree wanton endangerment, but the charges relate to firing his weapon into the apartments of Taylor’s neighbors, not for shooting the 26-year-old.
On SEPTEMBER 22, 2020, President Donald Trump visited Pittsburgh.

The President, who was accompanied by family members and other elected officials spoke to the crowd of over 1,000 supporters about his predictions and hopes for the election which is only 42 Days away.

The president also used this opportunity to slander “The Squad” which is made up of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York, Ilhan Omar of Minnesota, Ayanna Pressley of Massachusetts, and Rashida Tlaib of Michigan; along with Bernie Sanders, Elizabeth Warren and hos democratic opponent, Joe Biden.
On SEPTEMBER 14, 2020, Protesters gatherer in East Liberty for Project Matters Presents: Black Votes Matter March.

Community leaders and representatives spoke to the crowd emphasizing registering to vote, and how to maneuver an election season amid COVID-19.
On SEPTEMBER 13, 2020, citizens of the Hill came together to ‘Walk For Peace’. Speakers shared their experiences with gun violence and black-on-black crime.

The protesters marched down Centre Avenue from Weil Elementary to Freedom Corner.
On SEPTEMBER 13, 2020, Stop The Station PGH hosted “Block the station party” in Garland Park.

More than 50 people attended and community leaders spoke to the crowd about the organization’s mission, demands and plans moving forward; along with a canvassing workshop.
On SEPTEMBER 12, 2020, The organizers from Black, Young, and Educated marched through East Liberty and Shadyside after announcing the end of Civil Saturdays.

For the last 4-months, these protests have advocated for the amending of Pennsylvania Code Title 18, section 508.
This evening, PGH LGBTQ+ Coalition & Trans YOUniting marched around the Golden Triangle chanting for equality, equity and workforce fairness. Many also talked about the incorrect media portrayals some local news outlets have been depicting.
On AUGUST 29, 2020, protesters gathered at the intersection of Murray Avenue and Forbes Avenue for Civil Saturday.

The crowd of about 300 remained in the intersection for about 3 hours, as the protest leaders made their speeches and pushed for reform in this city to aid and lift black lives in the workforce.
Earlier Today, PGH LGBTQ+ Coalition & Trans YOUniting began their series of weekly protests in front of the City Council Building.

This week their key notes were regarding Affordable Housing, Healthcare and Trans Lives!
Justice For Romir Talley protest on AUGUST 23, 2020 in Wilkinsburg, PA.

The protest marched peacefully down Penn Ave, with a crowd of around 300 protestors chanting “We Don’t Want a Statement, We Don’t want a Tweet. We want Justice, we want peace”