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Stand Against Racism 2010

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(1) Niagara Falls Mayor Paul Dyster joins Assemblywoman Francine DelMonte (D) at the April 30, 2010 Stand Against Racism gathering at the Falls Public Safety Building where DelMonte delivered a Proclamation from the State Legislature and New York Governor David Paterson declaring April 30th Stand Against Racism Day. (2) Members of the Niagara Falls Housing Authority join Bill Bradberry of the city's Human Rights Commission at the Stand. (3) A Niagara Falls couple shows their support of the Stand Against Racism. (4) NF Human Rights Commission member Bill Bradberry talks about racism in Niagara Falls. (7) A speaker delivers a passionate address on racism. (8) YWCA of Niagara Board member Marge Gillies, and a co-chair of the agency's 2010 Stand Against Racism Committee talks about the participation in this year's event.
Let's all stop a moment                                                                                                                                        
and pretend that everything is perfect,                                                                          
that people weren't afraid that their identities
meant nothing in the eyes of someone else.
 
Let's pretend that
people weren't afraid to walk alone,
that they weren't scared of getting beat up
just for having a different thought process than you.
 
Let's pretend that
people don't die on a daily basis,
that being different never goes out of style
and people respect you for who you are.
 
Let's pretend that
people weren't turned down from jobs
due to dark skin
beady eyes
or a Spanish accent,
that if you deserved to get that job
you weren't denied from it.
 
Let's pretend that
the world doesn't give a damn who you fall in love with
that you had the right to give your heart to whoever you choose.
 
Let's pretend that
people with disabilities weren't treated like circus freaks,
that they had the privilege of enjoying life
without you making them feel useless
and treating them like
they did everything to deserve it.
 
Let's pretend that
people didn't judge you if
your spiritual beliefs didn't match theirs,
that you were the same person despite
the God you prayed to.
 
Let's pretend that
it didn't matter if you were male or female,
that you had the power to turn the entire world
180 degrees.
 
Let's pretend that
we were all smart enough to know when
someone else needs our help,
that pride won't be the determining factor
for whether or not we reach out a hand.
 
Let's pretend that
you didn't feel like somone else deserved to feel inferior,
that it didn't take a poem to help you realize that you weren't
perfect,
that we are all strong enough
 
Let's stop for a moment.
Stop pretending
and start realizing
that we can make a difference.
-Tavon Rowe
  Student, Niagara University