01:48 PM EST
Over half of the Marriott meeting hall is now full. There is a big line of Ethiopians who are still entering the hall paying $30 per person. T-shirts and other items are being sold in the lobby by the Kinijit DC Metro. With patriotic songs playing, there is excitement in the air…
Kinijit public meeting in Washington DC Sept 16. 2007 [Photo: Tewodros Mekebeb]
01:09 PM EST
Ethiopians are gathering at the Crystal Gateway Marriott in Arlington Virginia (5 minute drive from Washington DC) right now. Up to 2,000 people are expected to attend today’s public meeting…
Kinijit public meeting in Washington DC Sept 16. 2007 [Photo: Tewodros Mekebeb]