Nearly 70 Muslim and LGBT Groups Sign Statement Against Hate
June 23, 2016
by Camille Beredjick
In the aftermath of the shooting that took 49 lives at an Orlando gay nightclub, dozens of diverse organizations are affirming the importance of unity, respect, and love.
Here’s an excerpt from the statement:
As members of the LGBTQ and Muslim communities in America, we are joined in solidarity, grief and outrage at the horrific attack that unfolded in Orlando on June 12. Our hearts, our thoughts and our prayers are with the victims, their families and the LGBTQ communities, particularly LGBTQ Latino communities.
In this moment of immense sadness and outrage, we stand together united against fear, hate and violence. We will not lose hope in the people and communities around us because we know we are stronger together.
In standing together, hand in hand, across every faith, we send a powerful message to those who seek to divide us using hatred and violence: love is stronger than hate and hope will defeat fear.
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