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'Drag March for Change' June 14
2020-06-05
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This article shared 2194 times since Fri Jun 5, 2020
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The "Drag March for Change" is slated to take place Sunday, June 14, 5-7 p.m., starting from the corner of Halsted Street and Belmont Avenue, 800 W. Belmont Ave.
Participants will lead a peaceful ( non-violent ) protest march in support of Black Lives Matter and demand justice for victims of police brutality and excessive force. People do not need to be in drag to attend.
People are urged to wear face masks ( and if individuals produce them, they are asked to bring some for others ) and to bring hand sanitizer.
Email jomamasayshi@gmail.com for more information. Also, see "Drag March for Change" on Facebook. |
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This article shared 2194 times since Fri Jun 5, 2020
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