Thousands "Walk Against Hate" At The Navy Yard
by Mike Dougherty
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Thousands of people were taking steps in the right direction Sunday morning at the 6th annual Anti-Defamation League "Walk Against Hate".
Live music and breakfast from food trucks at the Marine Parade Grounds followed the two-mile march around the Navy Yard.
Barbara Shaab with the Anti-Defamation League says the two-mile Walk Against Hate is a celebration of inclusion.
"I am so happy. The weather is gorgeous. You see every culture represented. It's a success!" She said.
"It's an all-inclusive event that's designed to unite the region in the fight against hate by celebrating diversity and inclusion, and that's exactly what we're doing here," said Brandon Morrison, chairman of the Walk Against Hate.
Jose Maldonado brought a group of dance students from Kensington to perform and learn.
"We want to teach the kids to be creative within their own minds and teach them that there's no reason to hate someone because they look different," he said.
A diversity expo area highlighted a few dozen local organizations that are promoting progress and tolerance.
