20,000 Activists attend US Social Forum
Homeward Street Journal - USA 02 July 2010
An estimated 20,000 activists gathered in Detroit, Michigan to share their experiences about homelessness in America’s big cities. With a commitment to health care, housing, and other social necessities, the organizers outlined their plans for a society that meets everyone’s basic needs. (216 Words) - By Staff writer
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