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It also attracted more than 100 people who weren’t on the guest list: protesters fighting the redevelopment of West Philadelphia’s UC Townhomes public housing complex.Scores of demonstrators managed to make it into the party on the 11th floor, chanting, “Housing is a human right,” along with some slogans that aren’t fit for Clout.
“There’s only one choice to make, and that’s the right one. And until that’s done, we will continue to make our voices heard,”. “This is not something that we wanted to do. This is something that was forced upon us, just like our move [out of the UC Townhomes] was forced upon us.” Once again, Brooks was in a room few would expect to find her. Protesters spotted the first-term Council member clutching a drink among the sea of suits and shouted, “Kendra, stand with us!” and, “You’ve got a bunch of working families right here, Kendra!”
Brooks has an extensive resumé as a progressive activist and has often been among those chanting in similar situations. But she also has a history of being open to meeting with the other side. After being elected in 2019, she attended Pennsylvania Society, the annual Manhattan meetup of Keystone State politicos and business bigwigs.
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