On Sunday, November 14, a diverse group of speakers will join the Central Texas community to take a stand against hate at a rally for kindness, compassion, and inclusiveness.
After a recent spike in incidents of antisemitism, hate speech and racism, the Rally for Kindness is an opportunity to heal, get inspired and take positive action.
This grassroots event, created with the support of Shalom Austin and Anti-Defamation League Austin, will feature a wide range of speakers from different communities and faith groups including:
Mayor Steve Adler
Council Member Alison Alter
Rabbi Neil Blumofe, Congregation Agudas Achim
U.S. Representative Lloyd Doggett
State Senator Sarah Eckhardt
Rabbi Steven Folberg, Congregation Beth Israel
Rabbi Alan Freedman, Temple Beth Shalom
Ajit Giani, Austin Baha’i Community
Rev. Daryl Horton, Mt. Zion Baptist Church
Ford McCracken, Anderson High (AISD)
Alma Mena and Estevan Delgado, Austin Latino Coalition
Rudy Metayer, Texas Black Caucus Foundation
Imam Islam Mossaad, North Austin Muslim Community Center
Zohab Qadri, Austin Asian Communities Civic Coalition
Rev. Remington Johnson, Presbyterian Church
State Representative Eddie Rodriguez
Rick Rosenberg, Shalom Austin Board Chair
Arati Singh, AISD Board Trustee
Rev. Crystal Silva McCormick, Church of the Savior
Lynne Stein, ADL-Austin Board Chair
Amy Mok Wong, Asian American Cultural Center
Shannon Wolfson, former KXAN News anchor, will serve as emcee for the event. Attendees will also have a chance to learn about volunteer opportunities from local nonprofits so they can continue spreading kindness after the rally ends.
Hate has no place here in Central Texas. We are stronger together!
Rally for Kindness Sunday, November 14, 2021 from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. Texas Capitol South Steps (sponsored by Rep. Eddie Rodriguez)