Rasheed Wesley

Scary, dangerous, black man.

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The organizers thanks the speakers as well as those attending for their show of solidarity. #RiseUp

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The speakers share what inspired them to speak out today. #RiseUp

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Gentry speaks on the powers that a leaders words have. "If you remain quite...you are not exhibiting the qualities of a leader." #RiseUp

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Evan Gentry offeres glowing praises of the group's that assisted in today's demonstration. #RiseUp

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Ms. Watson asks for forgiveness on behalf of the U.S. Christians for the shunning of immigrants. #RiseUp

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As the sun sets, spirits are still high. #RiseUp

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Watson speaks on the lineage of African Americans. #RiseUp

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Somali community leader Mustafa Nerr speaks on the refugee experience many have to face. #RiseUp

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The crowd listens intently to Ms. Washington read from the Bible. #RiseUp

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"We are people with fears, dreams, and feelings." #RiseUp

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Chair of the NAACP Religious Affairs Committee, Shayna Watson. #RiseUp

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Paz shares her experiences trying to enter college, which she was denied due to immigration status. #RiseUp

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Child advocate Claudia Paz asks for compassion for immigrant children. #RiseUp

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Shakeel quotes don't the Quran. #RiseUp

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"Administrations may come and go...but here in Lancaster, our hearts remain open"

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The overcast weather and threat of rain has not deterred those who chose to speak out. #RiseUp

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Shakeel Aminila speaks. "We are all descendants of immigrants." #RiseUp

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Zubetti makes a passionate plea for immigrant acceptance. #RiseUp

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Dillie Zubetti, a future Millersville student, speaks on his families immigration journey. #RiseUp

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