DURHAM, N.C. (WNCN) — Hundreds of protestors marched down West Main Street in Durham to the entrance of Duke University Thursday.

When they got there, they hand delivered boxes full of signed petitions to the front steps of campus.

“Right there in those boxes are 10,000 community members saying, 'Duke, you need to step up and pay,'" protestor Christy Patterson said.

Among those marching were teachers, students and workers, all demanding for Duke to share a portion of their endowment funds with Durham.

"1%, 1% that's nothing," Patterson said.

Protestors say the funds could be used to build up jobs, affordable housing and infrastructure across the city.

Workers like Nahshon Blount are demanding for worker rights, which include raising the minimum wage across Durham to $25 an hour.

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