I Am A Muslim Too is a rally for Muslims living in the United States that was held on February 19th, 2017. People arrived from all different states to show the true America they believe in. The America that supports all forms of freedom, including religion. People of other religions, specifically Judaism, came out in groups showing support for their brothers and sisters of the world with chants and large posters.
A young girl chants with a crowd and her little brother at the I Am A Muslim Too rally // February 19th, 2017 // New York City
Men share afternoon prayer in Times Square during the I Am A Muslim Too rally // February 19th, 2017 // New York City.
Men pray at the I Am A Muslim Too rally in Times Square // February 19th, 2017 // New York City.
A group of Jewish men show support for the Muslim community at the I Am A Muslim Too rally // February 19th, 2017 // New York City.
Lovely Muslim ladies show their support at the I Am A Muslim Too rally in Times Square // February 19th, 2017 // New York City.
A man shows emotions of deep thought at the I Am A Muslim Too rally // February 19th, 2017 // New York City.
A Muslim girl and a group of her friends shout loudly about freedom of speech and hate crimes at the I Am A Muslim Too Rally // February 19th, 2017 // New York City.
President Donald Trump signed an executive order on January 27th, 2017 that put a ban on seven specific predominantly Muslim countries, entering the United States. IRIS (Integrated Refugee Immigration Services) holds a vigil on January 29th in New Haven Connecticut, only two days after the executive order was put into place. Students and professors of Yale University among thousands of others, lit candles and listened to various speakers, some of which were immigrants or refugees. One notable crowd chant was "We are here and we are not going away."
New Haven, Connecticut - January 29th, 2017: Vigil held for immigrants and refugees at Yale University.
New Haven, Connecticut - January 29th, 2017: Students of Yale University hold a banner stating "United We Stand Together."
New Haven, Connecticut - January 29th, 2017: A vigil is held for immigrants and refugees following president Trump's executive order to ban specific countries from entering the United States.
New Haven, Connecticut - January 29th, 2017: A vigil is held for immigrants and refugees in front of Yale's Sterling Memorial Library. A projection onto the library reads "Solidarity".
