As Any Artist Knows, Once An Idea Takes Hold It Just Consumes You
Al Sharpton liked the way “shopping for justice” sounded on Black Friday, and he is unwilling to let go of the idea just yet:
Posted: December 12th, 2006 | Filed under: Well, What Did You Expect?Mayor Michael Bloomberg said yesterday there are better ways to protest the shooting death of Sean Bell than to march down Fifth Avenue, as Bell’s family and police critics plan to do on Saturday.
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The Rev. Al Sharpton is to lead the demonstration from 59th Street and Fifth Avenue to Macy’s. He has said those who participate will be shopping for justice on a day when midtown is likely to be teeming with Christmas shoppers. Saturday was reportedly chosen because it is the 4th birthday of Bell’s older daughter, Jada.
