People's Power Assembly

People's Power Assembly (PPA) is an advocacy group based in Baltimore, Maryland. The group advocates for jobs and against police brutality.[1]

Activists from the group have run for local office.[2]

The group has been involved in organising protests and demonstrations in the aftermath of the killing of Freddie Gray[3] and Korryn Gaines.[4]

References

  1. ↑ "About Us". Peoples Power Assemblies. Retrieved 2016-08-29.
  2. ↑ Zellers, Zoe (2015-11-20). "With enough signatures, Baltimore activist officially running for City Council President | WBFF". Foxbaltimore.com. Retrieved 2016-08-29.
  3. ↑ "Activists planning protests around Freddie Gray hearings as police prepare". Baltimore Sun. 2015-08-31. Retrieved 2016-08-29.
  4. ↑ "Small group protests Korryn Gaines' death". Baltimore Sun. Retrieved 2016-08-29.


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