Demonstrators stand in solidarity with the Asian Pacific Islander community with posters and chants against hate and racism Friday, March 26 on Route 59 near the Fox Valley Mall.
The day of action and healing is a national movement to call attention to an increase in anti-Asian hate crimes. After holding signs and chanting from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., a vigil was held in memory of the victims.
Rev. John Bell, pastor at Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora, center, leads a prayer at the vigil before members of the community express their grief.
