Thousands rally around the slogan ‘I Am A Muslim, Too’

Thousands rally around the slogan ‘I Am A Muslim, Too’

An interfaith rally was held in Times Square on Sunday, targeting discrimination against the Muslim community and protesting President Trump’s policies. Hip-hop mogul Russell Simmons and Women’s March organizer Linda Sarsour led the event.

Photo via @ChelseaClinton

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Russell Simmons leads rally in New York

Russell Simmons Leads ‘I Am a Muslim Too’ Rally in New York
Russell Simmons helped lead a gathering of thousands Sunday in New York at the “I…
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crowd at is cut in half by crosstown traffic, proving yet again Midtown is for plays & Nuts4Nuts and nothing else

Men pray at the rally, currently happening on 48th and Broadway.

Happening right now 48th and Broadway.

 

Solidarity today, solidarity tomorrow. @itooamamuslim

I’m a Christian and today

 

Mini Activist in action.

Spotted in the crowd: a young Jew for Racial & Economic Justice.

. and at the rally in Times Square. Solidarity!

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Susan Sarandon Retweeted Simran Jeet Singh

Susan Sarandon added,

“We will fight hatred with love. We will fight bigotry with inclusivity. And today, I am a Muslim too.” – Susan Sarandon

“No ban, no wall, no hate.”

Support Muslim women!

Speaking out in about Religious Liberty remember what JFK said a threat to one faith is a threat to all faiths.

 

Billy Retweeted Robert Carroll

This, a thousand time over, is the america I know.

Billy added,

Robert Carroll @Bobby4Brooklyn
Speaking out in about Religious Liberty remember what JFK said a threat to one faith is a threat to all faiths.

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Today is the 75th anniversary of . We will be the generation to refuse to let history repeat itself.

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Thank you for standing up for your Muslim sisters and brothers.

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Here’s Russell Simmons on why he organized the rally:

The sun came out when spoke at the rally. Beautiful day for a beautiful cause

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kerry washington Retweeted Michael Skolnik

We will be resilient. We will LOVE each other fiercely.

kerry washington added,

The energy at the rally is absolutely beautiful. The unity among the people is powerful and we will be resilient. Resist!

Thank you to all who organized today – Charlotte’s 1st protest rally.

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