Join us this Saturday, June 13th to stand up in solidarity with Black lives against racism in our community.
In the midst of ongoing national protests we are calling on Vermonters to continue to stand up and take action to call for the divesting of Vermont police departments and to honor George Floyd and the countless other victims of police brutality.
Even though Vermont is often thought of as a liberal state, overt, covert, and systemic racism still persist within our community. (https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=2598561327139697&id=100009575645808) We must stand together to demand reparations and fight for a just future.
We will gather on the sidewalk adjacent to the dollar general store on Prim Road in Colchester, Vermont (parking in surrounding lots) where we will hear from speakers and then march as a group past the Hoagie Hut (see link above) before returning to our starting place to hear more speakers.
Demand:
1.) Divest from police! Reinvest in communities!
Masks are a requirement at this event to help keep our community safe. Please respect social distancing. (Driving is okay too)
Bring signs, energy, and solidarity!
Song:
At the end of the protest, we will sing Lift Every Voice. Find the song here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tyGEhxXvHus
And Lyrics here. Screenshot them so you can sing along! https://www.lyricsfreak.com/j/james+weldon+johnson/lift+every+voice+and+sing_20871470.html
**While ROC and PJC are posting this event on our page, the organization of this event has been a collaborative process led by Evelyn Olivia**
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