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Update on April 18th Rally: Unity, Solidarity, and Peace – STARI (Stand Together Against Racism & Islamophobia)

The WNY Peace Center, with the collaboration of many groups and organizations, did a fantastic job! The actions in front of First Niagara Center on Monday were a fabulous success. We celebrated peace, unity, and solidarity with a diverse crowd of about 1,000.  There was music, laughter, and good vibes all around.

A number of sources have reported that approximately 2-6 people were arrested.

The event was peaceful because we brought peace with us.  Although counter-supporters tried to create conflict, they couldn’t get the response they wanted. 

“We are peace. We advocated for it and we lived it.” – Buffalo Peace Rally Facebook Group

Thanks to all of those who participated in this historical event.

Unity, Solidarity, and Peace – STARI (Stand Together Against Racism & Islamophobia)

Hi, Friends!

PLEASE JOIN US TODAY (Monday, April 18) at UNITY and SOLIDARITY PEACE RALLY – 5:30pm.  We’ll be meeting at Main & Marine, at least to start. Look for us in skyblue. Also, please wear skyblue in solidarity. (And/or come find us for same!)  Signs of calling for justice and peace are especially welcome.

A 4-mile march yesterdayday sponsored by Peaceful Protest (Facebook group) – went wonderfully well with about 100 chanting and spirited walkers.

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