The lodge is located between Rector Street and Fulton Street near McCarter Highway. The demonstration will begin at the FOP lodge and then protestors will march to the Federal Building at 970 Broad Street in Newark.
“October 22 has been recognized as a day to focus on the problem of police brutality. Organizations will be having protests against police brutality in cities and towns across the United States. Our protest in Newark is part of this national effort,” stated Lawrence Hamm, Chairman, People’s Organization For Progress.
POP is a grassroots racial and social justice organization which has been active on the issue of police brutality since it was established 42 years ago. It has participated in the October 22 observance for more than a dozen years.
