Protesters who gathered in what they called the “March Against Sharia” to denounce Islamic law were met across the country with equally sized or larger counter-protests.
Mark Apollo articles
Mark Apollo has been an active member of the Occupy movement since the very beginning, dedicated to the core principles and mission of OWS as well as supporting the work of other activist, organizations working on a number of issues locally and nationally. His work has been focused in three main areas: Outreach, Organizing and Media. See his other work at his YouTube Channel and on Twitter.
Video From the Recent March Against Monsanto in NYC
The grassroots New York City March Against Monsanto took place on May 20th in Bryant Park and in concert with protests synchronized by the March Against Monsanto organization across the globe.
Photos From the Tax March to Trump Towers in New York City
Thousands rallied and marched in New York City and around the country on Tax Day, April 15th 2017, to demand President Donald Trump show his tax returns. The protest started at Bryant Park and marched to Trump Towers.
VIDEO: Trump Towers Protests of U.S. Airstrike on Syria
Hundreds protested in New York City against war in response to the airstrikes ordered by President Donald Trump on a Syrian airbase. Protests took place at Trump Towers and in Union Square.
VIDEO: NYC March with a Purpose for Ramarley Graham
Five years ago, the NYPD murdered Ramarley Graham, a black unarmed teenager, and brutalized his family in their own home. They had initially trailed Graham for “walking with a purpose.”
PHOTOS: Interfaith Groups Pray for Immigrants in NYC
The New York Immigration Coalition and interfaith groups from around the New York City area held a vigil and Jummah prayer for immigrant communities. The event attended by around 250 people.
Report From a Day Of Protest on the Fight For 15 Anniversary
Today marked the four year anniversary of the start of the Fight For 15 movement, which has made strong headway in raising the minimum wage across the country
Die-In During NYC Justice for Kyam Livingston March
Take a look at these videos from the Justice for Kyam Livingston Emergency Rally and March that took place on September 21st, 2016 at in New York City’s Grand Central Terminal
Occupy Wall Street 5 Year Anniversary at Zuccotti Park
This a collection of photos from the five year anniversary. It was less a protest then a reunion of Occupy Wall Street members all of whom have been fighting on a number of issues since 2011
VIDEO: Dakota Access Pipeline Solidarity Protest in the Bronx
Around 60 community activist and native groups held a rally today outside TD Bank which was followed by a march to Chase Bank, both among banks that are financing the Dakota Access pipeline