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October 03, 2005

Many Calls for Unity at St. John Rally

So this is good news - it seems that the march on Saturday was a peaceful event. From the St. Thomas Source:

Oct. 1, 2005 –– Although Mario Moorhead threatened to do harm to Cruz Bay businesses if no one is apprehended in the Esther Frett alleged rape case, many people preferred to focus instead on the unity message at Saturday's Virgin Islands Unity Day march.

"After the rally comes the work," the Rev. Charles Crespo said.

Crespo, who shepherds the flock at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church on St. John, said the island needs to address issues like its racial dynamics, insufficient infrastructure, land grab, and accelerated over population.

About 250 people both black and white marched from the Winston Wells Ballfield through the streets of Cruz Bay. A rally followed at the ballfield.

The rest is here.

Posted by afinta at October 3, 2005 10:53 AM

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It sounds like Saturday's event was peaceful. Did anybody attend locally who could comment?

Thanks in advance.

Gracie

Posted by: GracieZee [TypeKey Profile Page] at October 3, 2005 02:43 PM

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