COUNTER-DEMONSTRATION AGAINST NEO-NAZI RALLY 10/19 11AM

[Joe Cleffie]

Philadelphia Residents Against Racism
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

COUNTER-DEMONSTRATION AGAINST NEO-NAZI RALLY
ON BOATHOUSE ROW, OCTOBER 19 AT 11:00 AM

 

For more information:
Daryle Lamont Jenkins, 215-501-7958 and d...@onepeoplesproject.com

Philadelphia Residents Against Racism, Phil...@gmail.com

 

PHILADELPHIA, PA—On October 19 at noon, a neo-Nazi group called the Keystone State “Skinheads” will, for the seventh year in a row, hold what they call their “Leif Ericson Day Celebration” at the statue of Thorafinn Karsefeni, also known as “The Viking Statue,” on Boathouse Row on Kelly Drive. Those opposed to the group organizing in the city will counter their event with a rally of their own.

 

In past years, the gathering has drawn upwards of 50 racists and fascists to Philadelphia unbeknownst to much of the residents, and served as a recruiting and organizing tool for the Keystone State “Skinheads”. Other white supremacist organizations such as the California-based American Freedom Party (formerly known as American Third Position) are also promoting this year's outing. These and other groups expected to attend are considered hate groups by several organizations including the Southern Poverty Law Center and Anti-Defamation League. Furthermore, individuals who have attended past Leif Ericson Day celebrations have been tied to racist terror organizations such as the international neo-Nazi network Blood and Honour and the Ku Klux Klan.

 

Anti-Racists, progressives, and others opposed to this event will hold a peaceful counter-protest. They encourage anyone who attends to please bring signs, banners, noise makers or drums. For more information, please contact Philadelphia Residents Against Racism by email at Phil...@gmail.com.