FlickR Album: Anti-Racism Action 2007-08-25

On August 25, 2007 there was a day of action against racism in Calgary. A collection of groups arranged two locations, first in Kensington, and the second by the Marlborough LRT station.

Unfortunately, and surprisingly to me, a group of neo-Nazis calling themselves the Aryan Guard showed up with up to about 10 people at both locals. There was some pushing and shoving in Kensington, before the police came, but fortunately, the anti-racist protesters didn’t take the bate, and things were largely peaceful.

Joe Ceci at Marlborough 1

by Robert Thivierge
Joe Ceci at Marlborough 1
Calgary Sun reporter Katie Schneider listens as Ward 9 alderman Joe Ceci talks to somebody at the anti-racist action at the park-n-ride lot of the Marlborough LRT station. This was the second of two gatherings held on August 25, 2007 in Calgary.

Anti-Racism Marlborough 08

by Robert Thivierge
Anti-Racism Marlborough 08
People gather to protest against racism, at the park-n-ride lot the Marlborough LRT station (by Marlborough mall) in Calgary, Alberta. The day's actions started with a gathering in Kensington. I noticed on the news, it was reported there was only a couple dozen protesters. That waa true early on. But this photo shows there was much more than that here. This was just the beginning of the Marlborough activity. Support continued to grow, as people passed by and lent support.