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Dennis screamed, “I am afraid!” and Brad ran back to offer a hand. We all stood together, Equiano spoke about the power and permanence of empathy as we began unfolding signs saying we stood for a fence-free Europe, for equality, for peaceful communities. We invited the passersby to stand with us. We looked out to a growing audience, some applauded, some with tears in their eyes, a few teenagers yelling curses and laughing. Two women joined us. thanked us and embraced us. We exited slowly, with security closing in on us, the Riahi swift to join us.  (continue reading)