On Wednesday, September 13, 2023, a passionate gathering converged near the New York Public Library's Main Branch in Manhattan for the Global Protest to Close Guantanamo (GITMO). Leading the charge was Cleo Carol Knopf, who stirred the crowd with her rendition of "Guantanamera." Debra Sweet from WorldCantWait.org took center stage twice — once to articulate the importance of the event's cause and later to deliver poignant closing remarks. Adding to the event's vibrant energy, a spirited group of grannies, banners in hand, sang in unison, capturing the collective hope and determination present that day.

This footage was filmed and produced 13 September 2023.

This footage illustrates Cleo Carol Knopf leading singing “Guantanamera” at the Global Protest to Close Guantanamo (GITMO) near New York Public Library - Main Branch, Manhattan, New York, NY, Wednesday, September 13, 2023.

This footage was filmed and produced 13 September 2023.

This footage illustrates Debra Sweet from WorldCantWait.org giving closing worlds at the Global Protest to Close Guantanamo (GITMO) near New York Public Library - Main Branch, Manhattan, New York, NY, Wednesday, September 13, 2023.

This footage was filmed and produced 13 September 2023.

This footge illustrates Debra Sweet from WorldCantWait.org speaking at the Global Protest to Close Guantanamo (GITMO) near New York Public Library 40 West 20th Street, Manhattan, New York, NY, Wednesday, September 13, 2023.

This footage was filmed and produced 13 September 2023.

This footge illustrates grannies with banners singing at Global Protest to Close Guantanamo (GITMO) near New York Public Library 40 West 20th Street, Manhattan, New York, NY, 5:48pm, Wednesday, September 13, 2023.