FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — Seven Arkansas cities are planning “Workers Over Billionaires” protests for Labor Day as part of the 50501 Movement.
The seven cities will join hundreds of other cities in the United States to “rally in support of the working class, and against the greed and corruption of the Trump administration and corporate billionaires,” according to event organizers of the Fort Smith protest.
The seven Arkansas cities participating in the protests are:
Fayetteville
- Location: Public sidewalks on Joyce Boulevard in front of King Burrito on 3931 N Shiloh Drive.
- Time: 3-5 p.m.
- More informationhere
Fort Smith
- Location: 74th Street and Rogers Avenue
- Time: 4:30 – 7 p.m.
- More informationhere
Harrison
- Location: 100 N. Main Street
- Time: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- More informationhere
Jonesboro
- Location: Corner of Highland and Caraway at the Barnes and Noble parking lot
- Time: 9-11 a.m.
- More informationhere
Little Rock
- Location: Broadway Bridge
- Time: 10 a.m. to noon
- More informationhere
Hot Springs
- Location: Hot Springs National Park on Fountain Street and Central Avenue
- Time: 10 a.m. to noon
- More informationhere
Texarkana
- Location: Sign-up required for location details
- Time: 12-2 p.m.
- More informationhere
The 50501 Movement is behind previous nationwide protests, including the “No Kings” protests in June.
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50501 stands for 50 States, 50 Protests, 1 Movement, according to the organization’s website…