Brooklyn PHOENIX

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Volume 44, No. 2

OUR WORLD IN PHOTOS

Impassioned Celebration PS 261 Students Fill Steps Of Borough Hall For Dr. King Rally By John Alexander Brooklyn PHOENIX

Students from P.S. 261 in Boerum Hill gathered on the steps of Borough Hall on Friday, Jan. 12 for the 10th anniversary of their march to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Students from grades three to five attended, while fifth grade students prepared speeches extoling King’s message of equality, justice and love. Continued on page 3

Friday, January 19, 2018

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BRAZIL— Soldiers Attempt to Restore Order: A woman stands in a doorway smoking a cigarette as soldiers take part in a surprise operation in the Jacarezinho slum in Rio de Janeiro on Thursday. Troops have been sent to Rio due to the increase of the violence, and in an attempt to help restore order, but so far have had little impact. The operation on Thursday took place three weeks ahead of Carnival, when thousands of tourists are expected to arrive in the city. Visit brooklyneagle.com for more Our World in Photos. AP Photo/Leo Correa

From the Desk of the PUBLISHER Trump’s Remarks— Signs of a Demagogue? — See page 2 —

MANHATTAN: Demonstrators Speak Out Against Trump’s Comments: A woman shouts during a rally against racism in opposition to President Donald Trump’s recent disparaging comments about Haiti and African nations in Times Square on Monday. Visit brooklyneagle.com for additional photos. AP Photo/Andres Kudacki

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