21 LA Members traveled to Washington D.C., Dec. 4-9 to join thousands of peaceful protesters from around the US to send the message that Congress needs to represent the 99% not just the 1 %.
Hundreds of participants staged sit-ins in front of lawmakers’ offices and several hundred more camped out on the National Mall.
For far too long, Congress has been catering to the 1% instead of representing the 99%. We will push Congress to renew unemployment insurance and focus on important budget and tax measures. Now more than ever, Congress needs to see us and hear us.
“I’m going to let my coworkers know it was a historical moment. We protested. We shut down K Street. I’d like our community to do the same thing. We’re here and not going to take it anymore.”– Tiea Silby, School Janitor
“We showed them that we disapprove with the way they are running the country. They are concerned with the rich people and not the poor.” — Herman Addision, City of Baton Rouge
“It was a learning experience to see how Congress is blindsiding people and not informing the people.” – Everett Armand, Jefferson Parish School bus driver
“The best part was the protest stuff … I was there.” – Quentin LeDuff, City Parish Baton Rouge
“Everyone from different races came together and there was no fussing.” – Belinda Pidgeon, City of Baton Rouge
“What’s going on is similar to the 60’s, the marches and protests. I’m happy to be a part of that. We walked in the rain. The camaraderie, the cohesiveness …We wanted to make 21 La proud.” – Randy Zwez, City of Baton Rouge
