By Associated Press - Sunday, May 1, 2016

DURHAM, N.H. (AP) - Social justice advocates in New Hampshire are making the rejection of racism, xenophobia and anti-Muslim sentiment the themes of their annual May Day Rally for Immigrant Justice.

Rain forced the multi-cultural rally indoors Sunday at the Community Church of Durham from the University of New Hampshire campus. The event featured speeches, dance and music.

Eva Castillo of the Manchester-based New Hampshire Alliance for Immigrants and Refugees said it’s more important than ever to speak out for policies rooted in compassion, justice and fairness.

Event sponsors said May 1 - celebrated in many countries as International Workers Day - also has become a day for immigrants and their allies to rally in the United States.

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