Wyzwolenia Avenue

"The Black March" was meant as a protest against the passive attitude of the authorities that seemed reluctant to punish those who were responsible for the December tragedy. On 1 May 1971, a group of shipyard workers decided to join the official parade, disturbing the cheerful Communist celebration. The march came to a head when a brother of one of the 17 December 1970 victims stood in front of the ceremonial parade stand and raised his fist, which was clad in a black glove.