WRAL: “In honor of the Moral Monday movement’s 10th anniversary, Bishop William Barber and dozens of advocacy groups gathered at the state capitol Monday for what they call a ‘Recommitment Rally’ to mark the occasion.
The goal of the Moral Monday movement is to “reclaim democracy in the face of extremist attacks.”
The event, which began at 5:30 p.m. at the North Carolina State Capitol on 1 E. Morgan Street in Raleigh. started with a fiery speech from Barber, which listed off legislation that he says is hurting the poor.
“We can’t, we won’t, be silent anymore,” said Barber. “As long as justice is held back, we can’t, we won’t, be silent.”
Ten years ago, 17 North Carolinians walked into the General Assembly to bear witness to the “immoral attacks on the most vulnerable residents of the state.”
Before long, thousands joined in to help forge a new moral vision for North Carolina. As the weeks passed and the crowds grew, dozens were arrested on charges that included trespassing, when they refused to leave the state capitol building.”