Photos: With a day of rallies, Berkeley stood united against bigotry
It was almost a tale of two rallies, a heartwarming one on Oxford, the other, in MLK Park, less so. But the day ended in harmony with fewer casualties than had been feared by some.
Bay Area “Rally Against Hate” near BAMPFA in Berkeley on Sunday, Aug. 27, 2017. Photo: Nathan Phillips Bay Area “Rally Against Hate” near BAMPFA in Berkeley on Sunday, Aug. 27, 2017. Photo: Nathan PhillipsAn anti-hate demonstrator shows his colors in Berkeley on Aug. 27. Photo: Melati CitrawirejaThousands of people showed up to demonstrate against hate in Berkeley, Aug. 27. Photo: Emilie RagusoAnti-hate rally in Berkeley on Aug. 27. Photo: Melati CitrawirejaAnti-hate rally in Berkeley on Aug. 27. Photo: Melati Citrawireja“When fascism comes along, you must whip it!” read one sign at the rally in Berkeley on Aug. 27. Photo: Melati Citrawireja “When fascism comes along, you must whip it!” read one sign at the rally in Berkeley on Aug. 27. Photo: Melati CitrawirejaEven fruit fights fascism it seems — Berkeley on Aug. 27 Photo: Kelly SullivanMuslims for Black Liberation, Aug. 27. Photo: Nathan PhillipsDemonstrators held aloft a large home-made rainbow at an anti-hate rally in Berkeley, Aug. 27. Photo: Nathan PhillipsDemonstrators turn their backs to dedicated protest space and sit on barricades instead, Aug. 27. Photo: Nathan Phillips“I choose love” at Berkeley anti-hate rally, Aug. 27. Photo: Nathan Phillips “I choose love” at Berkeley anti-hate rally, Aug. 27. Photo: Nathan Phillips“Nazi lives? Meh” sign at Berkeley anti-hate rally, Aug. 27. Photo: Nathan Phillips “Nazi lives? Meh” sign at Berkeley anti-hate rally, Aug. 27. Photo: Nathan PhillipsRally in Berkeley on Aug. 27. Photo: Kelly Sullivan“Less hate, more kittens.” Photo: Wendy Cohen “Less hate, more kittens.” Photo: Wendy CohenProtesters congregate at Civic Center Park. Photo: blooperamaInterfaith march. Photo: Moni LawA quiet moment at the anti-hate rally. Photo: Kelly SullivanMembers of the crowd carry a large “resist” banner. Photo: Kelly Sullivan Members of the crowd carry a large “resist” banner. Photo: Kelly SullivanA large interfaith march that started at First Congregational Church in makes its way to Civic Center Park. Photo: Courtesy of First ChurchThere were many cameras in action at the anti-fascist rally. Photo: Nathan Phillips“Queers against hate.” Photo: Kelly Sullivan “Queers against hate.” Photo: Kelly Sullivan“Stand against hate” and “No Nazis in Berkeley”: Protest signs in Civic Center Park. Photo: Richard Nagler “Stand against hate” and “No Nazis in Berkeley”: Protest signs in Civic Center Park. Photo: Richard NaglerPolice monitor and record the park rally from Old City Hall. Photo: Jef PoskanzerBerkeley rally signs: Black Lives Matter, and “How can I lay back & chill? So many down on their knees.” Photo: Nathan Phillips Berkeley rally signs: Black Lives Matter, and “How can I lay back & chill? So many down on their knees.” Photo: Nathan PhillipsA family demonstrates at Civic Center Park. Photo: Melati CitrawirejaBerkeley anti-fascist rally sign: Rise up, shut it down. Photo: Nathan PhillipsMembers of East Bay Punx Against Nazi Scum were among the counter-protesters in Civic Center Park. Photo: Richard NaglerA heated conversation between a black man and a man wearing a huge Trump banner as a cape. Photo: Melati CitrawirejaA conversation at a rally in Berkeley. Photo: Pete Rosos (see more of Rosos’s rally photographs)A Trump supporter talks to demonstrators at the Berkeley anti-fascist rally. Photo: Nathan PhillipsWendi Deetz, of Oakland, displays her sign at a gathering of protesters at Ohlone Park. Photo: David YeeProtesters against the far right march from Ohlone Park to Civic Center Park. Photo: David YeeBlack-clad protesters, including antifa members, at Civic Center Park. Photo: Emilie RagusoBerkeley anti-fascist rally. Photo: Nathan PhillipsA protester wearing a cape is observed by police at the Berkeley anti-hate rally Aug. 27. Photo: Emilie RagusoAnti-white supremacy signs at City Hall in Berkeley. Photo: Daniel McPartlanA Trump supporter, his shirt torn down the back, is chased down the street in Berkeley. Photo: Kelly SullivanRally in Berkeley. Photo: Kelly SullivanPolice said they used smoke, but not tear gas, at the rally in Berkeley. Photo: Pete RososViolence erupted sporadically in Berkeley. Photo: Pete RososAntifa demonstrators march against the far right from Ohlone Park to Civic Center Park. Photo: David YeeThirteen people were arrested at the rally in Berkeley, police said. Photo: Pete Rosos“Resist like it’s 1933,” reads one sign at the rally in Berkeley on Sunday, Aug. 27, 2017. Photo: Pete Rosos “Resist like it’s 1933,” reads one sign at the rally in Berkeley on Sunday, Aug. 27, 2017. Photo: Pete Rosos
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