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2017 Aug 15

Holocaust Memorial Vigil Against Antisemitism & White Supremacy

(All day)

Location: 

The New England Holocaust Memorial, 98 Union St, Boston, MA 02129, USA
On Saturday in Charlottesville, Nazis and KKK members marched openly through the streets in the largest white supremacist rally in at least a decade and drove a car into peaceful protestors, killing one woman and injuring many. On Monday in Boston, for the second time this summer, someone threw a rock into a glass pane in the Holocaust Memorial, causing it to shatter. We can't help but remember what traumatic role broken glass has played in the history of the Jewish people. It's not an accident that these things happened in the same week. We know that white supremacy relies upon and... Read more about Holocaust Memorial Vigil Against Antisemitism & White Supremacy
2017 Jun 20

Standing Against Violence: Boston Vigil #JusticeforNabra

(All day)

Location: 

Copley Square, Boston, MA 02116, USA
The Women's Initiative for Self Empowerment is holding a vigil in Copley Square on Tuesday, June 20, at 6:30pm to mourn and pray for Nabra, a 17-year old woman from Sterling, VA who was killed after going missing while walking to a mosque with her friends. According to the event page, "While the incident has yet to be labeled a hate crime, right now in America, Black Muslim women, especially those from marginalized communities are continuously targeted and attacked with malicious intent. Hate crime against Muslim... Read more about Standing Against Violence: Boston Vigil #JusticeforNabra
2017 Feb 16

Unity Vigil

(All day)

Location: 

415 South St, Waltham, MA 02453, USA
Join us as we, Muslim and Jewish women, hold a Unity Vigil to affirm shared humanity and solidarity, a call for Prayer and Meditations of Courage to resist unjust policies. This event will take place on Brandeis Campus at the Shapiro Campus Center (SCC) Atrium. This is national event that will be taking place simultaneously with 100 other cities. Sponsored by the Sisterhood of Salaam Shalom Boston Chapter and Maryam Sharrieff of Brandeis Muslim Chaplaincy.
2017 Mar 10

Vigil in Memory of Srinivas Khuchibhotla

(All day)

Location: 

2 Park Plaza, Boston, MA 02116, USA
PURPOSE: The purpose of this vigil is to peacefully gather to honor the life and memory of Srinivas Kuchibhotla, who was killed on February 22, 2017 by Adam Purinton who believed that Mr. Kuchibhotla did not belong to our American community. INVITATION: We plead with all community organizations to join us to unite against forces that are tearing us apart. We would be very grateful if you would invite your friends, family, colleagues, and like-minded organizations in coming together as...
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2017 May 28

Vigil for Victims of Manchester Bombing

(All day)

Location: 

Boston Common, 139 Tremont St, Boston, MA 02111, USA
Take a stand against hate! Join us this Sunday, May 28th from 3:30 – 5:00 p.m. at Parkman Bandstand, Boston Commons, 139 Tremont Street for a Silent vigil in solidarity with victims of the Manchester bombing. Bring signs!!! Organizers: Sisterhood of Salaam Shalom,Boston Chapter; Massachusetts American Muslims - MAAM