By Valerie Bonk
After bomb threats at Bowie State University and antisemitic flyers discovered at local homes, faith and community leaders in Bowie, Maryland, came together on Sunday to rally for peace.
Dozens gathered at Allen Pond Park on Sunday for the “Bowie United for Peace.” People held signs that read “Bowie for all” and “Hate has no home here.”
“We’re here today because some folks decided they wanted to try to mess around with Bowie,” said Stephen Weisman, Rabbi at Temple Solel and Chair of the Interfaith Coalition of Bowie. He led the event.
The message was “Bowie Stands Up.” The goal?
“Some of us are nervous; maybe some of us are even scared. To come together and know that we’re not standing by ourselves,” Weisman said.
Organizers say that multiple events prompted the gathering to promote peace and “denounce hate.” Continue reading at WTOP.com.
Photo: Stephen Weisman, Rabbi at Temple Solel and Chair of the Interfaith Coalition of Bowie led the Event. (Photo WTOP/Valerie Bonk)
