26 Mar 2021 | 12:21 PM UTC
US: Protests denouncing violence against Asian communities planned in major cities March 27
Protests against violence targeting Asian communities planned in major US cities March 27. Tight security, localized disruptions likely.
Event
Activists have planned "Stop Anti-Asian Violence" protests in multiple cities throughout the US March 27. The action is to denounce racism and attacks targeting Asian communities, including the March 16 Atlanta shootings, which left eight people dead. Some demonstrations may be held March 26, though the main events will probably occur March 27. Some of the rally points have been confirmed in the following major cities March 27, from where demonstrators could march through nearby streets:
Atlanta, Ga.: City Farmers Market in Chamblee from 13:00
Austin, Tex.: 301 W 2nd Street (City Hall) from 14:00
Birmingham, Ala.: Kelly Ingram Park from 14:00
Boston, Mass.: 2343 Washington Street, Roxbury from 15:00
Chicago, Ill.: Intersection of West 23rd Street and South Wentworth Avenue from 12:00
Dallas, Tex.: 1500 Marilla Street (City Hall) from 14:00
Detroit, Mich.: Campus Martius Park from 12:00
Houston, Tex.: Intersection of Long Point Road and Gessner Road from 14:00
Indianapolis, Ind.: 1 Monument Circle from 12:00
Jacksonville, Fla.: James Weldon Johnson Park from 13:00
Los Angeles, Calif.: City Hall from 12:00
New York City, N.Y.: Queens Public Library at Flushing from 13:00
Philadelphia, Pa.: Franklin Square from 12:00
Pittsburgh, Pa.: Intersection of Forbes and Murray Avenues from 14:00
Portland, Ore.: Salmon Street Springs from 15:00
Providence, R.I.: Burnside Park from 13:00
Sacramento, Calif: Southside Park from 11:00
Salt Lake City, Utah: 1160 Dalton Avenue South from 11:00
San Diego, Calif.: Balboa Park from 14:00
Seattle, Wash.: Westlake from 13:00
Washington, D.C.: Friendship Archway from 14:00
Demonstrations may occur in cities and towns other than those listed. Participation is likely to vary by city; a few dozen to over a hundred people could attend the demonstrations. Police will likely deploy to monitor all large gatherings, though significant violence is unlikely. Events that draw large crowds are likely to cause localized traffic disruptions.
Advice
Avoid protests as a standard security precaution. Heed the instruction of officials. Allow for additional travel time near known rally points March 27.
