(Above right) Dr. Carnita Atwater, an activist in Memphis with more than 45 years of experience in fighting for the un– and the underrepresented. She is the owner of the former Firestone Union Hall building where the New Chicago CDC began and where she recently opened the African American History Museum which features artifacts dating back to slavery, items that once belonged to Sammie Davis Jr., and much more. (Left) Andre Mathews (front center) and members of the Oka Nashoba Chickasaw Nation arrive at the event on a float they prepared to participate in the March. (Bottom left) The event was attended by some 30-50 people who were prepared to participate in the march. (Right) Abdul Yahweh, formerly known as Sweet Willie Wine, was present to show his support of Dr. Carnita Atwater and her fight against the injustices presented in the Memphis 3.0 Plan. Download your petition against the plan. 27
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