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National Anti-racism March
Saturday, October 4, 2pm
Piazza della Repubblica

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USC4P&J members have chosen to endorse and participate in the national STOPRAZZISMO demonstration.

It has been endorsed and will be attended by hundreds of other groups and individuals throughout Italy to protest increasing racial intolerance and growing anti-immigrant sentiment. You can read more in English, French and Spanish.

The demonstration will be held on Saturday, October 4. The march will begin at 2:00 p.m. in Piazza della Repubblica and end in Piazza Venezia with a concert. We'll meet in the piazza in front of the church (S. Maria degli Angeli) at 2:00 p.m. Look for our U.S. flag with the peace sign.

Organizers of this national demonstration say:

“It’s time to react against racism: against the racist mindset and the many acts of institutional and widespread racism... It’s time to react against all this so that we can all live better and with greater freedom. The measures proposed by Berlusconi’s government, whose draft law considers illegal migration a felony, worsen and fuel racism. Recognition of our common humanity can lead to a strong, direct and united mobilization aimed at affirming our sense of solidarity with and openness to welcoming all.”

We know all too well how racist and anti-immigrant rhetoric has been used in our own country to create a climate of fear, so let’s stand with Italians in denouncing it here!

A small working group has been formed and will meet one day early next week to plan ways in which we can make our mark on this important occasion. If you would like to participate in the working group and/or if you plan to attend the demonstration, please let us know: info@peaceandjustice.it

Please join us on October 4!

Contact us for any comments, suggestions or questions.