SEP 2 The Official Animal Rights March (NYC) Public · Hosted by Robert Banks and 4 others

Join me and tons of animal lovers and advocates tomorrow for the  Official Animal Rights March.
We will be marching for all the voiceless in unity and peace! We can no longer sit by when there is so much suffering among our world's animals, we're their voice. The more marchers the bigger the impact! The details are below:

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"Join us on the streets of New York as we march through the city demanding an end to all animal oppression. The animal rights movement is growing at an unprecedented rate and now is the time to join together and unify, let’s make our voices heard and show that the future is vegan.
Join New York Animal Defenders, the Save Movement, Skylands, dXe, PeTA, Catskills sanctuary, LION, and many others at the Flatiron building at 2pm (we encourage people to start arriving as early as noon). 
UNTIL EVERY CAGE IS EMPTY"

AGENDA

We are absolutely thrilled to have so many dedicated activists who will be present to UNITE FOR THE ANIMALS. With that said, let us all remember why and for whom we are gathering on this day. We are coming together for the innocent, the ignored, the silenced, and the forgotten. We are gathering to amplify their unheard cries, to cast aside all egos, and to unify as ONE VOICE for innocent animals everywhere. While encouraging that you bring every ounce of energy that makes you a unique warrior, we must also ask that you agree to conduct yourself in a respectful manner at all times. Our actions and words should never endanger the safety or well-being of anyone in attendance. Beyond this day, know that your actions, whether positive or negative, will always be a reflection of animal rights activists everywhere. We must be strong enough to curb our emotions at times, because this struggle is not our own, and because there is so much more at stake than ourselves. The time to act is now. If not you, then whom? If not now, then when?

MEET-UP LOCATION

New York City’s historic Flatiron Building, located on Broadway between 22nd and 23rd Street

TRANSPORTATION

Public transportation is suggested due to the lack of parking throughout the city. However, weekend construction may alter your arrival time so be certain to visit https://www.facebook.com/events/936538766485922/?active_tab=discussion

 for the most up-to-date status of subway and bus service.

N, R Trains – 23rd Street Station – Leaves you directly at the meet-up.
D, F, M Trains – 23rd Street Station – Leaves you at 23rd Street and 6th Avenue, just one avenue west of the meet-up
1 Train – 23rd Street Station – Leaves you at 23rd Street and 7th Avenue, two avenues west of the meet-up.
A, C, E Trains – 23rd Street Station – Leaves you at 23rd and 8thAvenue, three avenues west of the meet-up
6 Train – 23rd Street Station – Leaves you at 23rd and Park Avenue, just one avenue east of the meet-up.
L Train – 14th Street/Union Square Station – Leaves you 6 blocks south of the meet-up.

ROUTE

Feel free to show up as early as noon, but please be sure to arrive no later than 1:00pm. Our rally will begin at 2:00pm sharp and will include some inspirational words from accomplished activists from across the country and a lyrical kick-off. We will march SLOWLY down Broadway, passing by Union Square before turning down St. Marks Street and concluding at Tompkins Square Park. We have selected these locations because of their historical significance to both resistance and reform.

HOW TO DRESS/WHAT TO BRING

We are encouraging all participants to unify in wearing black shirts on the day of the march. Any writing on it would preferably have a message relevant to Animal Rights. There will be a limited amount of T-shirts with the march’s logo on it that will be available the morning of the march and will be sold strictly on a first-come first-serve basis.

All participants are encouraged to create their own signs and to post images of them on this page so as to inspire others to do the same. Anyone able to create multiple signs for that day would also be greatly appreciated. A limited amount of signs will be available that day but once again will be distributed to those arriving early.

The most important thing to bring is…YOURSELF. When combined with your love for animals and resolve to fight for their right to exist, we shall surely be laying further groundwork on the path towards total animal liberation.

CHANTS

****The following chants will be utilized during the march in call-and-response form. Responses are written in bold.

There is no excuse
FOR ANIMAL ABUSE!!!
And there will be no rest
FOR ANIMAL ABUSERS!!!

What do we want?
ANIMAL RIGHTS!!!
When do we want it?
NOW!!!

Their flesh
NOT OURS!!!
Their milk
NOT OURS!!!
Their eggs
NOT OURS!!!
Their lives
NOT OURS!!!

Empty cages,
SET THEM FREE!!!
Empty tanks,
SET THEM FREE!!!
Break the chains,
SET THEM FREE!!!

Fur trade
SHUT IT DOWN!!!
Leather trade
SHUT IT DOWN!!!
Wool trade
SHUT IT DOWN!!!
Feather trade
SHUT IT DOWN!!!

Animal testing is a lie,
HOW MANY ANIMALS HAVE TO DIE???

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