Message of love, tolerance spread at anti-racism rally in Vancouver
VANCOUVER — Messages of love, tolerance and understanding were shared by thousands of people who gathered on Saturday to protest racism and hate.
Signs reading “live with love,” “diversity = strength” and “laundry is the only thing that should be separated by colour” were spotted above a packed crowd outside Vancouver’s city hall.
Police said about 4,000 people attended the rally. The large number of people caused officers to close a busy road in the area to vehicle traffic for several hours.
Bob Chamberlin, vice president of the Union of British Columbia Indian Chiefs, told those gathered that he draws strength from seeing so many people come together with love and respect.