Calgarians rally in solidarity with the Black Lives Matter Movement
“It’s 2020, this shouldn’t be an issue anymore.”Guys, no. This shouldn’t have been an issue ever. As an informative platform, we’re supposed to stay unbiased, but this isn’t a matter of opinion. This is a matter of what’s right. Like many of you, we cannot comprehend the ignorance or injustice we’ve all seen on our screens, and what’s even more disturbing is everything that we haven’t seen. We hope that this is a wake-up call, a tipping point, but we need to be together, loud, proud, and peaceful. Whether you’d like to add yours to the growing and unified voice, speaking out for all those who are unable to or would like to donate there are several charities, petitions, and anti-racism rallies happening in Calgary, all of which are meant to also comply with social distancing guidelines.
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One gathering will take place Monday, June 1st at 11 am on the River Walk Plaza in East Village. According to CTV News, the event is meant to convey pain, anger, and frustration, again, in a peaceful manner.
Another will take place on the 10th street bridge in Kensington, Wednesday, June 3rd at 2 pm. “This is a peaceful march of solidarity for victims, ” the event listing says. “With unity, empathy, and understanding we will bring change.”
The march will move from Kensignton into the downtown area and conclude in a candlelight vigil at City Hall at 8 pm.
For those who are not yet comfortable being in a crowd of people, but would still like to help, you can donate to the Canadian Black Lives Matter charity, or to the George Floyd memorial fund here, on Go Fund Me.
Please remember, if you do choose to attend one of these anti-racism rallies in Calgary, do so respectfully, honourably and safely.
