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MAY DAY IN PHOTOS – NEW YORK CITY - Gallery II

MAY DAY IN PHOTOS – NEW YORK CITY - Gallery II

Thu, 5/3/2012

Thousands poured into the city parks, streets and plaza’s to celebrate May Day 2012 and demand social and economic justice for the oppressed around the world. These collected images from dedicated photographers capture the range of emotions and events from around the city from early morning to late that night.

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