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Threats Postpone Anti-racism Rally Planned for Nanaimo and Ladysmith
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The threats forced the postponement of the Resilience BC anti-racism network rally in Nanaimo and Ladysmith.
Rachna Singh, Parliamentary Secretary for Anti-Racism Initiatives, released a statement, saying the threats are unacceptable and will not be tolerated.
“I strongly condemn the behaviour of these individuals and offer my support to the staff and organizers of the car rally and all their community partners,” she said.
“This incident is further proof of why it’s so important that we continue to oppose racism and discrimination, which has seen an increase in our province throughout the pandemic.”
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Church forced to take down Pride flag by Catholic leaders prompts heartwarming shows of support
The Pride flag was removed from the church in Ballyfermot after the diocese intervened. (Facebook)
People in Dublin are preparing to hold a solidarity vigil after a church in Ballyfermot was ordered to take down a Pride flag by Catholic leaders.
Ballyfermot Assumption Parish Church put up the Pride flag and an Irish flag last Tuesday (15 June) in an effort to show that everyone in the community is welcome.
Speaking to parishioners at mass on Sunday (20 June), Father Adrian Egan said the pastoral council decided to fly the Pride flag and the Irish flag because gay people in the community told them how hurtful the Catholic Church’s anti-LGBT+ stance is, according to
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