Seattle, WA, sent postcards to political prisoners who had birthdays, listened to a famous opera singer, read poems, and sang together. About 150 people came, including allies from Russia, Ukraine, and Poland.
In Chicago, IL, weekly Buffalo Grove rallies took place in the coldest month ever.
In Portland, OR, Belarusians celebrated the International Day of Solidarity by marching from the Waterfront to the Pioneer Square.
In Boston, MA, over 60 people gathered next to the Massachusetts State House on the Day of Solidarity with Belarus. The event started at the statue of Tadeusz Kosciuszko, who was born in Belarus and sailed to the U.S. in 1776 to support the American revolution.
Belarusians of Los Angeles, CA, and allies of the community ran the 2,334 m (1.45 mi)-long “Marathon for Freedom” along the Santa Monica beach. The distance refers to the notorious Article 23.34 of the Code of the Administrative Offenses routinely and liberally used by the regime to persecute protesters in Belarus.
Belarusians from Philadelphia, PA, and New Jersey and allies of the community got together on the steps of the Philadelphia Museum of Art to celebrate Valentine’s Day and express our solidarity with political prisoners in Belarus and the Naftan strike.
Belarusians of San Diego, CA, gathered in beautiful Balboa Park.
Pittsburgh, PA, ran a marathon of solidarity on the streets of a busy neighborhood of Lawrenceville and rallied on the steps of majestic Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall.
On the International Day of Solidarity with Belarus, San Francisco, CA, held a joint event of the Belarusian and Russian communities of SF Bay Area. Our communities stand together to condemn the human rights violations in Russia and Belarus!