In Springfield on September 9 there will be a rally outside city hall to call on the mayor and city council to provide more affordable housing. The rally goes from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. In addition to affordable housing, the protesters want jobs that pay better, among other demands. Details are at:
www.facebook.com/events/1196573300545452
The city is home to about 155,000 people, 67 percent of whom are people of color.
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