On May 15, 2011 the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) held the first annual Walk Against Hate in Philadelphia on Martin Luther King Drive (formerly West River Drive). This walk was an "initiative in which people from various backgrounds (were) united to stand together to embrace diversity." It was my opportunity to lend support to an important cause and enjoy the day with a few friends.
The ADL web site adds this event was an "opportunity for both youth and adults to make strides against bigotry and hatred in their communities." The walk benefited ADL’s programs including No Place For Hate®, which is a program available to schools and communities to educate people to counteract hatred and bigotry.
The day was warm and a storm was threatening. That didn't keep people away from participating in this inaugural event. While the crowd was certainly not as thick as for other established walks, such as the AIDS Walk, it was what I would guess was a pleasing number for the first walk of its kind. (I couldn't find the number of people who attended. I must confess I made a lame attempt to find this information.) 
I imagine that most walks start with small numbers and increase each year. If you would like to see a bigger crowd for this event next year, come out to walk against hate next May. Check out the ADL web site in the future for more information. In the meantime, let these pictures take you to the recent 2011 event. If you choose to walk next year, you will see some of Philly's famous sights.
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| Boathouse Row |
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Art Museum and Waterworks I love this picture. Do you see the faces? (Half-open eyes and frowns)  On the way back to the car...  |
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