During the most divisive Presidential campaign in American history, many seeds of hate and anger were planted that have now begun to grow. America clearly wants a change. But there are elements within our populace that are attempting to commandeer this divisiveness for intolerance and violence.



We must remember that in our Declaration of Independence we boldy stood on the ideals that "all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness". It is these very ideals that make America great, and they are the most important ideals to carry forward.



Regardless of the outcome of the election, it must be recognized that we are all Americans, and we are all responsible to demonstrate the best of the ideals that America stands for. Individuals across America need to push back against hatred and intolerance. But individuals can only do so with a large voice.



We call on President-Elect Donald J Trump, President Barack Obama, and Secretary Hillary Clinton to hold a Rally for America to bring the country together and plant seeds of unity and tolerance. It is not only necessary in these troubling times, it is your civic duty. You are the leaders who have the loudest voice. You can show the country, and the world, that America is worth standing for--and not against. We suggest that the Rally for America include representatives from a diverse set of groups so that we can stand united--arm-in-arm--against the forces that are swelling up in pockets of America that could usurp our progress and poison our chances for a prosperous future.



We suggest inviting leaders from movements and groups such as Black Lives Matter (BLM), the Southern Poverty Law Center, the Pride Foundation, Muslim American Society (MAS), and leaders from Christian churches across America. We also recommend inviting leadership from all branches of our government.



Your voice can represent the best of America, but we fear it will not be heard unless you stand publicly, loudly, and united in a large forum. You have an opportunity to turn unrest into forceful progress. The moment of change is upon us. We call on our leaders to build an American movement that works for all and silences the worst among us. This opportunity may never come again. If change is going to happen, it must happen from the top-down and the bottom-up. We are waiting and ready to work with you to make America better.

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