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'We Will Not Go Back': Vigils Honoring Atlanta Victims Draw Mourners Across U.S.

From Salt Lake City to New York to Atlanta, thousands gathered to remember the victims of Tuesday's shootings and to cry out against anti-Asian racism.
A mourner lights candles for the victims of Tuesday's shootings in Atlanta at a vigil in New York City, one of many across the country this week.

From Sacramento to Salt Lake City to Philadelphia, thousands gathered this weekend at vigils across the country with signs, candles, portraits and flowers grieving the eight victims of Tuesday's shootings in Atlanta and crying out against anti-Asian racism.

In Atlanta, hundreds attended a rally and march Saturday afternoon, some holding signs reading "Stop Asian Hate"

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