Page 14 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JULY 3, 2020 Anti-Racism Rally denounces A By Tara Vocino pproximately 150 people denounced alleged white supremacy during a two-hour Anti-Racism Rally last Friday night in front of City Hall. On June 11, the Revere Police Department received reports that a car on Lantern Street had a swastika spray-painted on it. On the road near the parked car, the words “White Power” were also spray painted. Civil Rights Director at the Council on American-Islamic Relations–Massachusetts Barbara Dougan said the family, who asked not to be identifi ed, wasn’t present due to safety and retaliation concerns. Following the rally, sidewalk art was plastered around City Hall and on the pillars. Revere Police Lieutenant Thomas Malone said on the scene that the graffi ti wasn’t considered vandalism or destruction of public property since it’s removable. —Tara Vocino may be reached at printjournalist1@gmail.com. alleged hate crime Revere High School sophomore Annalisse Hart introduced demands, not suggestions, for action steps. Approximately 50 people were gathered during the early stages of the rally. Moroccan American Connections In Revere (MACIR) Director Rachid Moukhabir said there shouldn’t be any racism in city government. Chant leaders Kirby Diamond Kodjo and Chaimaa Hossaini asked, “What do you want?” and the audience responded, “Justice.” They asked “When?” and the crowd replied, “Now.” Emcee/host Somaya Laroussi questioned why the Black Lives Matter banner in front of City Hall was taken down and replaced with the American fl ag. Local grassroots organizer Seba Ismail, who is a Revere High School alum, in her opening remarks said city offi cials have failed by inadequately informing about the alleged hate crime. Following the rally, sidewalk art, mostly in support of the Black Lives Matter movement, was plastered around City Hall and on the pillars. (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino)
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