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The April 3rd Proclamation Rally II is being timed to coincide with the AR Special Legislative Session. Background:  In June of 2015¸ the Arkansas State NAACP initiated a conversation with Governor Asa Hutchinson and his regarding the separation of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday that is celebrated on the same day as that of the Robert E. Lee Holiday.   Happening Now: Please read the article that appears in Wednesday's, March 30th Arkansas Democrat Gazette entitled  Black caucus set on viewing a bill to end King-Lee  joint holiday.  http://m.arkansasonline.com/news/2016/mar/29/black-caucus-delays-vote-ending-king-lee-day-arkan/ This is an official  NAACP Call to Action  for there to be a Vote in the Arkansas Special Session to remove Robert E. Lee Day from Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Federal Holiday.   If you will add your voice to the efforts outlined above and will join us for our Proclamation Rall...