“San Francisco Against Hate” March on Alamo Square | SF

Submitted by the Event Organizer

The Patriot Prayer “Freedom Rally” at Crissy Field and their planned press conference at Alamo Square Park have both bene canceled. Here’s one of the larger protests that are taking place at Alamo Square which looks like it’s taking place regardless if Patriot Prayer will be there or not.

From the event organizers:

**** IMPORTANT ACTION UPDATE, READ CAREFULLY ****

Today, we scared off the white supremacists and fascists from gathering at Crissy Field, only to announce they would relocate to the Alamo Square Park tomorrow at 2PM.

San Franciscans will not tolerate hate in our city, that’s why we are STILL organizing to end white supremacy tomorrow and rallying at 11AM at the corner of Steiner and Hayes.

Our goal is to shut down white supremacy and show the real power of San Francisco. We will also be vigilant of any attacks on the Black institutions of the Western Addition—particularly its churches—and stop them from marching on events in Civic Center, the Castro and the Mission.

Tomorrow, stay careful, stay courageous and organize with us to end white supremacy.

Sign for Bay Resistance on their website AND text RESIST to 41411 for important action alerts.

**** IMPORTANT ACTION UPDATE, READ CAREFULLY ****

Join us as we show the Klan, Nazis, “alt-right” and fascists that white supremacists are not welcome in San Francisco!

The International Longshore and Warehouse Union, Local 10 (ILWU), who has a long history of fighting against racism, along with many other SF community groups and individuals who stand against white supremacy, misogyny and homophobia, will be marching from Marina Green to Crissy Field to protest the fascists, white supremacists and Nazis gathering there. Join us!

UPDATE: We’ll be meeting at near Alamo Square Park (at Steiner St. at Hayes St.) and marching together at 11:00AM

Our strength lies in numbers. Join us, bring snacks/sheetcakes, bring noisemakers, bring signs!

Please sign up for Bay Resistance’s text alert system to stay informed of real time updates – text RESIST to 41411

MUNI will have shutdowns in Marina AFTER 12PM. More info: https://www.sfmta.com/about-sfmta/blog/traffic-and-transit-plan-saturday-demonstrations. Parking will be scarce.

San Francisco Against Hate is a broad coalition of organizations, affinity groups and individuals including:
ANSWER (Act Now to Stop War and End Racism) Coalition
Bay Resistance
Democratic Socialists of America – San Francisco
Democratic Socialists of America – Silicon Valley
International Socialist Organization
Indivisible San Francisco
John Brown Anti-Klan Committee
Labor for Palestine
Labor for Standing Rock
Showing Up for Racial Justice (SURJ) – SF

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE THE EVENT
-Due to the nature of this event, plans may change very quickly, so we urge people to check this event page often, sign up for the Bay Resistance text system, and follow the directions of marshals and organizers at the event.
– Our biggest security goal is to keep the group large and together. Please come with a group of people you trust and keep an eye on one another. Stay with the group. We are safest when we are together. Note that there is no formal security plan in place (aside from what law enforcement does) so be safe and look out for each other.
– Come in comfortable clothing and bring everything you might need for the day but nothing unnecessary. Water, snacks, sun screen, and an extra layer are musts.
– WE DO NOT PLAN ON GETTING ARRESTED, but if you have kids, pets, or anything that might need your attention if you were to get arrested, coordinate with someone who is not going to the protest to get coverage and help if you can’t get home when you originally planned.
– Write down the number for the National Lawyer’s Guild, ideally in sharpie on your body somewhere. Call it if you see someone getting arrested or the police behaving badly. The number is 415-285-1011.
-Please look at / print these “Know Your Rights” docs from NLG SF:
English: http://www.nlgsf.org/sites/default/files/docs/wallet_Card_final.pdf
Spanish:
http://www.nlgsf.org/sites/default/files/docs/3_walletCard_spanish.pdf
NLG Resources: http://www.nlgsf.org/resources
– YOU CAN BRING BACKPACKS THAT ARE 18″ X 13″ 7″ OR SMALLER. No big backpacks allowed.
– Water must be brought in factory-sealed clear plastic bottles.
– We recommend bringing snacks, water (in clear unopened bottles), sunscreen, and anything else you might need on the day of, but nothing unnecessary
– This is a full list of banned items that we know of as of Thursday 8/24 9:30PM:
A. Aerosols / pressurized canisters
B. Ammunition
C. Animals other than working service animals
D. Any other items determined to be potential safety hazards
E. Backpacks and bags exceeding the size restriction of 18” by 13” by 7”
F. Balloons
G. BBQ grills (propane tanks with any open flame)
H. Bicycles
I. Coolers
J. Drones and other unmanned aircraft systems
K. Explosives
L. Firearms (including licensed concealed carry firearms)
M. Gas Masks
N. Glass, thermal or metal containers
O. Helmets
P. Laser pointers
Q. Liquids (other than water in factory-sealed, clear plastic bottles)
R. Mace / pepper spray
S. Packages
T. Pop up tents or canopies
U. Selfie sticks
V. Shields
W. Signs exceeding the size restriction of 24” by 36” (Signs will only be allowed if made of foam core, cardboard or paper)
X. Structures
Y. Supports for signs and placards including sticks of any material
Z. Toy or replica guns
AA. Wagons or carts that can be pulled
BB. Weapons of any kind

Disclaimer: Please double check event information with the event organizer as events can be canceled, details can change after they are added to our calendar, and errors do occur.