We can honor Heather in the same way she stood up for justice and equality. We can rise up against the hate that took her life and that targets even more of our fellow Americans. There are events taking place all across the country today against the hate and violence on display in Charlottesville this weekend. Find one and be there. If you can’t, please help spread the word so others may do so.
It is of vital importance that all people of good will step up and take a stand against the hate that is coming from the White House on down.
Stand in Solidarity with Charlottesville - Find an Event
This weekend, hate groups and domestic terrorists of all stripes went to Charlottesville, VA to push their hateful message of white supremacy, fascism, anti-Semitism, and bigotry.
When they got there they waged violence on unarmed anti-racists, killing one and injuring many others. We mourn for the life that was lost, and we will honor all those under attack by congregating against hate in our own communities.
Tonight and tomorrow, Indivisible groups, along with our friends at Women’s March, Democracy for America, Working Families Party, Resist Here, Progressive Change Campaign Committee, Mi Familia Vota, OurRevolution, Million Hoodies Movement for Justice, People's Action, Courage Campaign, Greenpeace, #AllOfUs, #Resist, 350.org, OFA, United We Dream, Win Without War, Voto Latino, MoveOn.org, Sierra Club, Pantsuit Nation, Town Hall Project, Planned Parenthood Federation of America, iAmerica, National Immigration Law Center, #MarchForTruth, Color of Change, UltraViolet, IfNotNow, People Power, Faith in Public Life, CREDO, Center for American Progress Action Fund, Bend the Arc Jewish Action, Brand New Congress, South Asian Americans Leading Together, NARAL Pro-Choice America, RootsAction, SEIU, Hip Hop Caucus, CODEPINK, Peoples Climate Movement, T’ruah, Public Citizen, Daily Kos, the Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights, CPD Action, Stand Up America, American Federation of Teachers, Emerge America, and others will come together in solidarity with our brave friends in Charlottesville who put themselves at risk to fight against white supremacy.
Attend an event in your community to show that you’re standing with Charlottesville.
These are just some of the events that came up when I searched using “New York, NY”
Charlottesville Solidarity Rally
Union Square
New York, NY 10003
1.5 mi away
When: |
Sunday, August 13, 4:00 PM |
Yesterday as white nationalists gathered in Charlottesville, Virginia, counter-protestors came together to demonstrate in opposition. In response, a white nationalist ran his car into their protest, killing at least one person and injuring many others. On Sunday, NYC-DSA, NYC ISO, and NYC IWW are joining together at Union Square at 4 pm to remember our comrade who lost their life and show solidarity with our comrades in Charlottesville in their struggle against white supremacy.
Link to event information: https://www.facebook.com/events/509951176017305/?active_tab=about
American's Against Hate
Union Square
New York, NY 10003
1.5 mi away
When: |
Sunday, August 13, 6:00 PM |
White Supremacist inspired by Trump's campaign ("Dozens of the white nationalists in Charlottesville were wearing red Make America Great Again hats. Asked by a reporter in New Jersey whether he wanted the support of white nationalists, Trump did not respond.") intended to hold a rally which resulted in catastrophe. A female anti-protester was murdered, five people left in critical condition and 14 injured in the afternoon of August 12, 2017. You can go to the following URL to find out more about the incident: https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/fights-in-advance-of-saturday-protest-in-charlottesville/2017/08/12/155fb636-7f13-11e7-83c7-5bd5460f0d7e_story.html?utm_term=.835283a60e96. If anyone was directly affected by this, you have my condolences.
Link to event information: https://www.meetup.com/DemocraticActivism/events/242505684/
There are many more listed across the country. I’m attending the one in Portland, ME tonight.
So, please go to the web site and search for an event near you and help spread the word.
Together, we are stronger than hate. Lets show it.
It’s time to get up, stand up, for our right to live without fear and without hate.
Have to head out to take care of a friend’s dog and cat, and then head to a rally. Be strong.