A Unite Against Hate rally is set for 3 p.m. Sunday, March 21 on Highway 99 in Edmonds near Ranch 99 Market.
According to the event listing posted on Facebook, the goal of the rally is to support “our Asian American, immigrant, and Pacific Islander community members who have been facing rising incidences of hate and violence.”
The event is being held in partnership with the Edmonds Diversity Commission, the Mountlake Terrace Anti-Racist Coalition and the Lynnwood Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commission.
Participants plan to gather along the sidewalks, lining both sides of Highway 99 from 220th to 228th Streets Southwest. Those who plan to attend are asked to bring signs to show support.
Details on parking will be shared at the Facebook event link but attendees are asked not to park in the Ranch 99 complex parking lot.
Can we stop making everything about race!! Dividing people along racial lines only divides us further. Why are crimes classified as hate crimes for some but not for others? The killer stated his motive and yet people choose to make the crime into something that it is not. What about the other people that were killed? Don’t they matter? I guess too many people have selective outrage and can not see things clearly and objectively. Crimes should not be treated or seen any differently because of race. A crime is a crime regardless of race or gender.
Linda, I’m guessing you are white – is that correct? As a white person, you cannot understand the systemic discrimination our neighbors experience. It is our responsibility, as white people, to use our privilege to call out all instances of bigotry in our community.