Cornell U. Rallies for Vieques


This afternoon, May 4, almost 150 people gathered in support of Vieques
at Cornell University in Ithaca, NY. The rally was spearheaded by La Voz
Boriken and supported by numerous other student groups and Ithaca
community members. The activity began in front of one of the main
academic buildings. Various speakers from the very diverse group
discussed how Vieques was connected to other issues directly related to
colonialism. The protesters then marched to Barton Hall, the ROTC
building. The land was claimed for the remainder of the protest as a
stake holding the flag of Lares was driven into the ground in front of
Barton Hall. Personnel in the ROTC building locked the doors as the
chants of "U.S. Navy Out of Vieques" grew stronger. Under the pouring
rain, the activity ended an hour and a half after it had started as the
crowd lifted their fists in the air and sang the revolutionary anthem of
Puerto Rico, La Borinquena.

For more information, contact Edgardo Cortes at   <ec76@cornell.edu>

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