Occupy the Dream in Downtown Richmond VA shifted into 1st Gear as members of the 99% gathered to take a stand during peaceful demonstration with Dr. Rev. Lance D. Watson on Monday morning, January 16, 2012 in 35 degree temperatures.

Dr. Lance D. Watson, senior pastor of St. Paul’s Baptist Church and one of the Members at Large, will be heading up the Peaceful Demonstration at the Federal Reserve Bank in downtown Richmond, VA .

Dr. Benjamin Chavis Jr. and Reverend Dr. Jamal Bryant announce Occupy the Dream National Steering Committee and Local Community Organizers for January 16 demonstration at Federal Reserve Banks