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Crowds march on Davie for Join Hands for Justice rally

Event planned as a response to alleged gaybashing

By Xtra Staff • October 14, 2008 8:00 pm EDT

Vancouver queers and allies came together Sun, Oct 12 in solidarity against violence.

Crowds gathered at Denman and Davie and walked hand in hand to Davie and Hornby. The rally was a response to the recent alleged gaybashing of Jordan Smith in the Davie Village.

Check out Xtra.ca and OutTV’s video coverage below:

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