HONOLULU — This year in Honolulu, there was a new twist to Black Friday. Walmart shoppers encountered Occupy Honolulu protesters who encouraged people not to spend their money at the store. While hundreds of shoppers were waiting in line to
HONOLULU — This year in Honolulu, there was a new twist to Black Friday.
Walmart shoppers encountered Occupy Honolulu protesters who encouraged people not to spend their money at the store.
While hundreds of shoppers were waiting in line to get the best Black Friday deals at the Walmart on Keeaumoku Street, about 20 Occupy Honolulu protesters gathered on the sidewalk around midnight.
Using their so-called “human mic,” protesters shouted “ … 90 percent of Walmart products are made in China in sweatshops, exploiting children, stop buying at Walmart, use local products, think about the future of your keikis …”
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