“United Against Hate March” to be Held Sunday, October 3rd

“United Against Hate March”
to be Held Sunday, October 3rd

Poughkeepsie… The Dutchess County Commission on Human Rights, in partnership with Dutchess County African American Clergy Association, All for One-One for All, and the Jewish Federation of Dutchess County, invite the public to join the United Against Hate March on Sunday, October 3rd, rain, or shine, beginning at 2pm in the City of Poughkeepsie. The march is a collaboration between African American, Jewish, and other communities, along with elected officials, local and state law enforcement, and community residents as they come together to stand against hate and bias.

The march will show a visible and united community response to the recent increase in discrimination. In 2020 alone, the FBI reported national statistics of more than 10,500 victims involved in a single-bias incident. Locally, there have been incidents of Asian-Americans being harassed, anti-LGBTQ flyers littered on private property, signs vandalized, and Swastikas displayed in windows, as well as marked on public property.

County Executive Marc Molinaro says, “During a time when our nation is in such divide, it is important to come together to stand up against hate. The community joining together as one demonstrates a strong and united front, which is beneficial for all.”

Participants will meet at the corner of Market Street and Main Street in Poughkeepsie at 2pm. Masks are required and will be available. Marchers will walk in unity to Waryas Park. Once at the park, various speakers will offer remarks at the park’s pavilion. Free parking will be available at the City of Poughkeepsie parking garage across from the Majed J. Nesheiwat Convention Center (formerly the Mid-Hudson Civic Center), with a shuttle service available after the march to return participants to parking garage.

For further information, email the Dutchess County Commission on Human Rights at DCHumanRights@dutchessny.gov.