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Sanitation strike supporters on protest march through downtown Atlanta, Georgia, March 28, 1970. Photo part of a series labeled "Strike march."

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@ Georgia State University

Coffin, Tom

Description

In this photo, a reporter carrying a portable microphone and a cameraman carrying a large 16mm movie camera are at the right. Most protesters carry printed signs that reads, "City employees. AFSCME AFL-CIO Local 1644 on strike for justice-dignity." African-American woman carrying a hand-lettered sign that reads, "Sisters unite, begin to fight."

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Georgia State University

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Digital Library of Georgia