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Night of Healing Vigil: Stand Up Against Gun Violence & Racism (Oakland)

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Date:
Tuesday, August 13, 2019
Time:
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Event Type:
Vigil/Ritual
Organizer/Author:
Congresswoman Barbara Lee
Location Details:
Frank H. Ogawa Plaza (Oakland City Hall)
Between San Pablo Avenue & Washington Street and Broadway & 14th Street, Oakland, CA 94612

Oakland Vigil: Night of Healing Vigil Against Gun Violence & Racism

When: Tuesday, August 13, 2019 from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm.

Where: Frank Ogawa Plaza in Oakland

It’s time to stand up against gun violence and speak out against white supremacy.
Join Congresswoman Barbara Lee Tuesday evening at Frank Ogawa Plaza for a vigil in solidarity with the communities impacted by the recent shootings in El Paso, Dayton, and Gilroy.

The vigil will feature guest speakers, including:

--Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf
--Oakland City Councilmember Lynette McElhaney
--Oakland City Councilmember Noel Gallo
--Alicia Garza, co-founder of Black Lives Matter,
--Liz Ortega, Executive Secretary-Treasurer of the Alameda Labor Council
and other community leaders

Added to the calendar on Sat, Aug 10, 2019 8:42PM

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Article in SFGATE: " 'Night Of Healing' Vigil Set To Show Solidarity With Mass Shooting Communities"

https://www.sfgate.com/news/bayarea/article/Night-Of-Healing-Vigil-Set-To-Show-Solidarity-14295536.php
by S
Article in "Common Dreams": "This Is How We Defend Immigrants From Trump"

"In his online manifesto, the El Paso shooter described a 'Hispanic invasion of Texas.' And in his discussions of the U.S.-Mexico border, Trump used the word 'invasion' at least two dozen times. That is an ideal word to signal to his followers that it is open season on immigrants."

"The strongest moral high ground is one that is steadfastly nonviolent."

https://www.commondreams.org/views/2019/08/09/how-we-defend-immigrants-trump
by Retired Union Worker
Do not forget that the largest mass murderer in the world is the U.S. Government which continues to hold its guns on every country in the world that dares defy U.S. edicts. If the gun won't do because of other political problems than the boycott and sanctions do the job by wreaking havoc on the poor and working-class. To fight violence in America we must struggle for a revolutionary alternative to capitalism and imperialism.
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