11th Annual Marcha por Zapata

On Sunday, April 10th, in East Los Angeles, there will be a mass demonstration to honor the memory, life, and work of Mexican Revolutionary Emiliano Zapata. In the spirit of land, justice, and liberty. the Marcha por Zapata has taken place each year in East Los since 1994. The march has as its demands, "Stop the recruitment of raza youth to fight in Iraq, documents and licenses for all, support indigenous rights and culture, defend the struggling workers, farmers, and indigenous all over the continent, and no to white supremacy." Xispas encourages everyone in Southern Cali to join this protest. People should gather at 9 am at the corner of Lorena Street and Cesar Chavez Ave. in East LA. The protestors will then march to Parque de Mexico (corner of Main Street, Valley Blvd & Mission Road - adjacent to Lincoln Park). A rally featuring socially conscious music and speakers will take place at the park starting at 11 am. ¡Viva Zapata!