New Haven Register Headline: They’re Targeting the Wrong People

New Haven Register coverage of Dec. 21 vigil against Islamophobia and Racism.

New Haven residents, Ginger Chapman, left, Ellen Rubin, center, and Susan Bramhall, right, sing “Hanukah, oh Hanukah,” join members of the Jewish community holding signs in the shape of a menorah, Wednesday, December 21, 2016, in celebration of the solstice at the “Hanukah Vigil Against Islamophobia.” The vigil, sponsored by the Jewish Voice for Peace New Haven was held at the intersection of College and Chapel streets in New Haven, demonstrated their commitment to challenging racism, Islamophobia, white supremacy, anti-Semitism and militarism. (Catherine Avalone/New Haven Register)

NEW HAVEN >> Two groups that have been the target of hate crimes joined together Wednesday night to jointly recommit to justice for both and urge others to do the same.

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❏ We will not be silent about anti-Muslim and racist hate speech and hate crimes

❏ We condemn state surveillance of the Muslim, Arab, and South Asian communities.

❏ We challenge, through our words and actions, institutionalized racism and state-sanctioned anti-Black violence.

❏ We protest the use of Islamophobia and anti-Arab racism to justify Israel’s repressive policies against Palestinians.

❏ We stand against U.S. policies driven by the “war on terror” that demonize Islam and devalue, target, and kill Muslims.

❏ We welcome Syrian refugees and stand strong for immigrants’ rights and refugee rights.

❏ We honor and and support indigenous rights and the resistance led by the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe to protect their land and water.

❏ We fully stand with the Vision for Black Lives platform.