This Saturday

March for Housing — Newark Says Enough

Saturday, September 19, 2026Military Park
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Our mission

Why we gather

Rents are up 42% in three years. We are marching to City Hall Saturday to demand the Tenants' Bill of Rights — a rent cap, source-of-income protections, and a right to counsel in eviction proceedings. Meet at Military Park at 11am. Signs provided. Bring water.

Order of the day

The rundown

11:00 AM
Doors
Arrival + welcome
·
Program
Main event
·
Reception
Food, drinks, dancing
Who's speaking

The lineup

CR
Councilwoman Rosa Delgado
Ward 3
Co-sponsor of the tenants' bill of rights.
RM
Rev. Marcus Broome
St. Michael's
Community organizer for 30 years on Ferry Street.
AC
Ada Chen
Legal Aid
Housing attorney representing 200+ families this year.
Where
Military Park
Broad St & Park Pl, Newark, NJ 07102
Get directions →
The route

March route

We meet at the plaza and walk south to City Hall — one mile, all sidewalks, wheelchair-accessible the entire way. Meeting point map goes out to RSVPs the morning of.

FAQ

Good to know

Wristbands are required for entry. Kids under 12 free. No re-entry after midnight. Bring a light layer — the block gets cool after 10pm.

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