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To Be Heard – Day #13 of the Trump Administration

February 2nd | Borough Hall, Brooklyn, NY
Day #13 of the Trump Administration

In response to President Trump's executive order banning refugees and travel from 7 majority muslim countries, Yemeni bodega owners across New York City organized a strike, closing approximately 1000 businesses.

A newsreel by Meerkat Media Collective.

Featuring Yemen Cafe:
http://www.yemencafe.com

Additional stories about the strike:

The Atlantic:
https://www.theatlantic.com/business/archive/2017/02/yemen-bodega-brooklyn-immigration-ban/515670

Village Voice:
http://www.villagevoice.com/news/yemeni-bodega-strike-against-trump-draws-thousands-to-downtown-brooklyn-the-fire-has-come-home-9640341

The New Yorker:
http://www.newyorker.com/news/news-desk/the-bodega-strike-against-trumps-executive-order-on-immigration
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