Democracy loving Nepali Diaspora in various cities of the US and other countries are organizing rallies to observe Feb 1 as a 'Black Day". In 'Nepal Democracy Google Group', we have had discussion regarding rallies at the following places, Washington DC New York San Francisco, CA Phoenix, AZ Gainesville, FL Cleveland, OH Columbia, SC London, UK Hong Kong Washington DC organized the rally yesterday. Some 200-250 people attended the rally. Slogans demanding Constituent Assembly and anti-monarchy slogans including the most popular one, "Gyane Chor, Desh Chhod", speeches and poetry recital characterized the rally. Gainesville also had the rally yesterday. About a hundred people attended it. New York will have a rally on the 1st of Feb in front of UN Headquarter (Ralph Bounch Park, 3:00 pm ). London will be organizing a rally in front of the Parliament on Feb 1. Other cities are also having rallies on Feb 1. *** *** *** Although Feb 1 is being called a "black day", the fact is that it was the brightest day in terms of opening our eyes regarding monarchy. I would call it an "eye opening day" instead. *** *** *** A picture from DC rally organized yesterday