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Take a Stand Against Racism!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
E-MAIL: notinourstate@gmail.com

TAKE A STAND AGAINST RACISM RALLY to Oppose White Supremacist Gathering in Murfreesboro

Murfreesboro, TN --- Murfreesboro and Middle Tennessee residents have announced they will rally for equality and diversity on Saturday, October 12th, 9:30 AM – Noon, on the corner of Broad and Front Street, Murfreesboro, TN. The Take A Stand Against Racism Rally is a counter-demonstration to the League of the South's planned presence on the same day and time. The League of the South has been identified by the Southern Poverty Law Center as an extremist hate group. 

The recent backlash against the construction of Murfreesboro's Islamic Center has convinced the League of the South that Murfreesboro and surrounding areas are fertile recruiting ground for the promotion of principles like white supremacy, racial disharmony, a second southern secession, and virulently anti-immigrant actions. 

In 2010, the Murfreesboro community overwhelmingly demonstrated their pro equality and diversity stance at counter rallies to these anti-Mosque demonstrations. The community is called upon once more to attend the Take A Stand Against Racism rally in rejection of the League of the South's racist positions.   

To emphasize the value our community places on equality and diversity, the rally will include acoustic musicians, sing-a-longs, chants, special guest speakers, and pro equality and diversity signs, banners, and messaging. The community is encouraged to find creative ways to counter the hateful rhetoric of the League. Community members may get involved in planning by emailing the TN Anti-Racist Network at NotInOurState@gmail.com, and are encouraged to show up on October 12 to contribute their voice and views. 

Since the economic crisis and the subsequent election of President Obama, the number of racist hate groups in the US has increased dramatically. According to the Southern Poverty Law Center, there has been an 813% rise in the number of hate groups since 2008, with 33 known hate groups based in Tennessee. 

The Tennessee Anti-Racist Network, a coalition of community members, students, and civic organizations committed to keeping these hate groups out of Tennessee, is coordinating the rally. The Network previously organized a conference in response to the white nationalist group American Renaissance when they visited Tennessee earlier this year. 
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For information, please contact the TN Anti-Racist Network at NotInOurState@gmail.com


 

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