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Minneapolis HUD Official Backs Out of Pre RNC Event
Poor People’s Campaign Begins Sit-in at Office

The Poor People’s Economic Human Rights Campaign will begin a sit-in
at 1 PM today, Tuesday, August 26th to tell Minneapolis Housing and
Urban Development Field Director, Dexter
Sydney to keep his promise and attend the PPEHRC’s Pre RNC Event.
Arrests are likely as campaign members refuse to leave office.

Sydney made a written promise on Tuesday, July 15th to attend the
Minnesota Truth Commission. The Truth Commission on August 30th to be
held at the Sabathani Community Center. At the Truth Commission
individuals from throughout Minnesota will present testimony detailing
their experiences of homelessness and in the growing foreclosure
crisis. The commission is occurring as Minnesota officials are trying
to put on its best face as the Republican National Convention enters
town.

When: 1PM Tuesday, August 26th 2008
Where: International Centre
920 Second Avenue South, Suite 1300
Minneapolis, MN 55402-4012