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Sharon McQueen, event co-organizer
“Workers Over Billionaires” Rally and March Mobilizing Against the Billionaire Agenda this Labor Day at Town Point Park
Local groups are part of coalition to stop the billionaire takeover and
rampant government corruption this Labor Day
(NORFOLK, Va. – August 29, 2025) -- In addition to the traditional barbecues this Labor Day, workers and families are fighting back to defend democracy.
"Donald Trump and his allies have defied the law, ignored the courts, dismantled diversity and civil rights protections, severely harmed environmental protections, and made historic cuts to education, healthcare, and veterans’ benefits. These authoritarian excesses have enriched Trump, his family, and his billionaire allies -- all at the expense of the working class. The people of Hampton Roads have had enough! This Labor Day we are rising up!,” said, Sharon McQueen, event co-organizer.
The Workers Over Billionaires Rally & March will provide community, solidarity, inspiration, hope, and COURAGE. Protests give people the courage to stand up. To resist. Join us,” said Co-Organizer of the “Workers Over Billionaires” Norfolk event, Dr. Sharon McQueen.
WHO: Local labor unions, community organizations, immigrants, educators, students, and working families across Hampton Roads
WHAT: A mass rally and march led by workers and families to demand investment in communities, not billionaires—part of a nationwide day of action.
To date, speakers and emcee include:
Emcee – Carrie Short, COVA Coalition
Dr. Cassandra Newby-Alexander, Endowed Professor of Virginia Black History and Culture at Norfolk State University
TOPIC: Universities & History in PerilAdditional speakers to be announced
WHEN:
Rally: Monday, September 1, 2025, 11 a.m. – Noon, Town Point Park – Parking available in downtown Norfolk garages – first two hours are free. Carpooling and ridesharing are recommended.
March immediately following rally: March 2.1 miles to Benchtop Brewing Company (1129 Boissevain Ave., Norfolk)
After the rally we will march (on the sidewalk only) from Town Point Park along a 2-mile route beginning on Waterside Drive to Brambleton Ave. and wrap at Benchtop Brewing Company at 1129 Boissevain Ave. Please remember to bring water with you.
Please Note: There is a permit to march on the sidewalk. There will NOT be marching in the street.
WHERE: Town Point Park, downtown Norfolk, 113 Waterside Dr., Norfolk
RSVP: https://www.mobilize.us/mayday/event/832923/ - Click on “Find an event”
MORE: On Monday, September 1, workers, unions, and community organizations in Norfolk will mobilize alongside thousands of others across the country for Workers Over Billionaires: A Labor Day of Action. The May Day Strong Coalition is organizing over 1,000 events nationwide to reject the billionaire takeover of government and stand up for working people. This year, it’s more than a barbeque—it's a fight for our lives. For more information, please visit https://sites.google.com/view/rallymarch-norfolk/march-route
ONSITE MEDIA CONTACT: Sept. 1:
Kathy O’Hara
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757-620-3304
May Day Strong Coalition
The May Day Strong Coalition is spearheading over 1,000 coordinated actions nationwide to reject the billionaire agenda and build a country that puts working people first. Building on the series of mobilizations from Hands Off in April, May Day, No Kings, and Good Trouble, working people will come together to insist on fully funded schools, health care for all, and to defend against attacks on workers’ rights, immigrant families, and Black and brown communities. For more information, please visit maydaystrong.org.
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