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DESCRIPTION:On November 14th 19-year old Gay Youth Jorge Lopez Mercado was found 
 murdered in his home city of Puerto Rico. Members of the Bay Area community 
 have organized a Vigil to take place in his memory and honor this Sunday, 
 November 22nd. In addition to silent prayers, there will be a space for 
 people to say a few words, share their own experiences and express 
 frustrations. We will also be honoring other brothers and sisters who have 
 lost their lives to violence, ignorance and hate. Sad to say, I just read a 
 news article of a 15-year old boy by the name of Jason Mattison, also gay, 
 who was murdered in his home only last week. On Sunday we come together to 
 mourn as a community, let our voices be heard and express to the world that 
 this type of violence will not be tolerated. Below are news links just in 
 case anyone hasn't heard the news. \n\nAt the Vigil there will be updates 
 on other steps people are taking to further connect our struggles 
 nationwide and to contact the family and friends of in order to see how our 
 community can aid their healing process. Please come if you can and spread 
 the word to your loved ones, friends, neighbors, etc. Bring candles and 
 something to keep warm. \n\nIf you do not live in Oakland, and reside 
 somewhere that has yet to set up a vigil, make your presence known! 
 \n\nMuch Love, \nMacio 
 \nhttp://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=1809243\n\nNews links about Jorge 
 Lopez Mercado: \n\n\nNews links about Jason Mattison:\n\n\n\n 
 https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2009/11/19/18629236.php
SUMMARY:Vigil in Honor of Jorge Steven Lopez Mercado
LOCATION:OAKLAND---Intersection of MacArthur blvd, Lakeshore, and Grand ave---under 
 the Lake Merritt Arch
URL:https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2009/11/19/18629236.php
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