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#JacksonWaterCrisis

Poisoning of water is immoral!
Poisoning someone’s water is sin!

About intentional divestment... #JacksonWaterCrisis

@lumumbasvision

"Not only have we been patient but we’ve been self-sufficient. We did not cause this problem but we are the only ones working to fix it." Rukia Lumumba @lumumbasvision #JacksonWaterCrisis

#EverybodyHasARightToLive !!!

@RevDrBarber

We should say “I am Jackson” because this is happening all over the country! - @RevDrBarber #JacksonWaterCrisis

WHERE IS THE DISCONNECT? #JacksonWaterCrisis

We. Demand. Clean. Water. #JacksonWaterCrisis

I cant bathe... #JacksonWaterCrisis

@liztheo

"Freedom fighters cried out just like the people on this call are crying out. Clean the water!" - @liztheo @KairosCenterNYC #JacksonWaterCrisis

@liztheo

"We can bring about clean water in Jackson, but it’s only possible when we have a diverse group of freedom fighters like those that are on the speak out this evening." @liztheo @KairosCenterNYC #JacksonWaterCrisis

#CleanWaterIsAHumanRight #JacksonWaterCrisis

@ChokweALumumba

"Free the land, clean the water, and make it public." @ChokweALumumba #JacksonWaterCrisis #PoorPeoplesCampaign

@ChokweALumumba

.@ChokweALumumba about the latest siphoning of community resources.

#JacksonWaterCrisis

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