The call for increased support to end the vicious blockade was well-received by all in attendance, but especially by the many youth.

Jimmy Hill, whose son was killed by the police, had an opportunity to present some information to the ambassador about his fight to win justice for his family and so many other victims of police violence.

Organizations represented at the meeting included Black Alliance for Peace, Community Movement Builders, Malcolm X Grassroots Movement, Jewish Voice for Peace, Workers World Party, Freedom Road Socialist Organization, ANSWER Coalition, members of the Teamsters and Painters unions and the Coalition of Black Trade Unionists, housing and “Stop Cop City” activists, Palestinian students, Amazon workers and others.

The meeting closed with a vigorous chant of “Cuba Si, Bloqueo NO!”