One Human Family is holding a Pro-Democracy protest rally in Davenport on Thursday, February 27th, at the Golden Leaf Banquet Center.
This rally is being held in reaction to the new White House administration, and recent changes impacting those in the Quad Cities community. One Human Family hopes to lift up their voices and stand for those who face adversity.
“We believe that those who hate tend to be equal opportunity haters,” Rabbi Henry Karp said. “But the fact of the matter is that all those different manifestations of hatred are not the disease; they are the symptoms of the greater disease of hate, and it's only when we stand together in defense of each other that we can have an impact.”
One Human Family is a local anti-hate organization and was co-founded in 2016 by Rabbi Henry Karp and Reverend Richard Hendricks.
“Our mission is to protect the life, dignity, and rights of all people in all places in our Quad Cities,” Reverend Hendricks said. “We’re here to try to make a difference and lead with love in order to counter hate.”
Reverend Hendricks stresses the importance of standing up for what you believe in aggressively, but nonviolently.
There will be twelve keynote speakers at the rally, covering a variety of topics that are concerning individuals today. Some of the speakers include Scott Fieker from Clock Inc., Sheri Carnahan from the National Organization for Repeal of Abortion, among several others.
Attendees are encouraged to bring family-friendly signs. This event is open to the public, and registration is not required.
“Our hope is that many people show up,” Rabbi Karp said. “And that they be motivated, [and] not just go home from the rally saying, ‘I did my part for God and country.’ But then they realize that they’ve got to step up and put their bodies where their hearts are.”
This rally will begin at 6 p.m. and will take place inside the banquet center due to weather concerns. For more information, head to onehumanfamilyqca.org.
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