We collectively must make sure that we are dismantling all systems of oppression. As we fight Islamophobia, we must also fight anti-Semitism, racism, sexism and all forms of hate.



What we are fighting for is not for the few, but for the many. pic.twitter.com/nCLlKmV2Zc — Rep. Ilhan Omar (@Ilhan) April 30, 2019

The purpose of the rally was to call attention to attacks on Omar, and in particular, the increased death threats she’s received as Trump rails against her. Earlier this month, the president tweeted a misleading and out-of-context video showing Omar speaking about the 9/11 terrorist attacks. In that speech, Omar praised the Council on American-Islamic Relations for its efforts to protect Muslims’ civil rights after Sept. 11 “because they recognized that some people did something and that all of us were starting to lose access to our civil liberties.” The isolated video clip Trump shared only captured a portion of Omar’s remarks (“some people did something”), suggesting she was being callous about 9/11. Omar’s office said in a statement earlier this month that she subsequently received threats “directly referencing or replying to the President’s video.”

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Big shout-outs to @Blklivesmatter@DMVBlackLives and all of the Black women and femmes who made the #InDefenseOfIlhan rally happen today. We see you sisters!@Ilhan@RashidaTlaibpic.twitter.com/yHvOL0Zemq — ColorOfChange.org (@ColorOfChange) April 30, 2019