Protesters target Brazilian house cleaners at library lecture
By John Hilliard/Daily News staff
Framingham, Mass.
Organizers say anti-illegal immigration protesters at a library program to promote safety for Brazilian workers may have driven possible participants away from the lecture yesterday.
Library director Mark Contois noted the protesters had a right to be there, but said the program was intended to help the community.
“It’s unfortunate (the protest) may have discouraged attendance at the program,” said Contois.
About nine protesters against illegal immigration stood at the town library’s Lexington Street entrance bearing signs, a U.S. flag and a video camera. Though at times protesters yelled up at people gathered at the top of the library steps, the protest remained peaceful while police patrolled the area.Heloisa Galvao, with the Somerville-based Brazilian Women’s Group, said the 12-year-old organization is working to improve the working conditions of immigrants.
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