SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) – A counter protest against rallies planned for this weekend is underway Friday afternoon at Civic Center Plaza in San Francisco.
Hundreds have turned out for the event, “Unite Against Hate,” including celebrities like MC Hammer.
The mayor’s office along with the Board of Supervisors, as well as San Francisco human rights organizations, community leaders, local musicians, and residents are also in attendance.
The event is billed as a chance to peacefully celebrate San Francisco values of compassion, love, and inclusiveness.
@kron4news #MCHammer singing about love at anti-hate rally @SF @sfgov “love is love” pic.twitter.com/0uETwnD4Rz
— Terisa Estacio (@TerisaEstacio) August 25, 2017
@kron4news @sfgov #MCHammer speaking at anti-hate rally says we must embrace love pic.twitter.com/sWAwYSve2h
— Terisa Estacio (@TerisaEstacio) August 25, 2017
San Francisco Supervisor Board President London Breed spoke with KRON4’s Will Tran as they were preparing Friday morning.
He says they are hoping to convince those who are against the rally planned by a controversial alt-right group at Crissy Field, to steer clear and avoid a confrontation.
Audio equipment in place in front of San Francisco for “rally against hate” set for noon @kron4news pic.twitter.com/A7r1sSApWw
— Will Tran (@KRON4WTran) August 25, 2017
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