Anti-hate group hosts unity rally at Father Sheehan Park in Butte [Video]

BUTTE — Members of an anti-hate group in Butte came together for a peaceful gathering on Aug. 31 at Father Sheehan Park. The cookout and networking event was planned in response to a display of white power signs on an interstate overpass a few weeks ago.

Members of Not in Our Town share food, ideas and community as a way to counter the racist display that took place on the interstate overpass in August. Three masked men placed white power signs over oncoming traffic and members of an online group said they planned their anti-hate gathering as a counter to the negativity.

“It’s to show the community that we’re out here and we care about each other. If you need help, you need resources that we’re the group to come to. We don’t tolerate discrimination,” says Allyssa Kaldor, a member of Not in our Town.

Members of Not in Our …