Dozens of Activists Go to Newton Solidarity Rally

Photo courtesy of Pam Boiros

NEWTON--Dozens of protesters joined grassroots organization Progressive Newton for a rally on the corner of Beacon and Walnut Tuesday night.

Bryan Barash, chapter leader for Progressive Newton, told Patch that the action was organized "so our members and anyone else who's interested can respond publicly with a message of inclusivity."

Nanci Ginty Butler is another event organizer, and a local parent. Butler told Patch that she is devastated and horrified by this weekend's events in Charlottesville, and the racist, and anti-Semitic sentiments of the people there.
She said, "As a parent and as a human, I feel compelled to stand up and make sure the world knows that love is stronger than hate, that this kind of hatred and violence will not be tolerated, and that there are far more of us who do not share their despicable beliefs. This isn’t a time for any of us to be complacent, and if standing in an intersection to help other Newtonites and my children know that this is a loving, accepting community, then I’m happy to do it."

Photo from @bryanbarash Twitter

Local politicos were also present, including City Council president Scott Lennon.