Hosted by John Kaiser, Leslie Adame and Aynur Namik
On August 9th, 2014, Michael Brown was fatally shot 6 times by Officer Darren Wilson. Michael was only 18 years old when he took his last breath. Six bullets took Michael’s life. Six too many! Michael’s life was cut short over alleged stolen product, in a conflict that lasted around 90 seconds.
Sadly, the story of Michael Brown is not a new one, nor is it rare. The list for names of Black Lives that have been lost at the hands of officers is too long. However, the officers are not the only problems facing our country. The systemically racist institutions that protect those violent officers are another part of the unequal, and unjust, America we live in.
So now, we must demand a change and say “Enough is Enough.” Let us come together and show our support for Black Lives and for social reforms.
We will be gathering at Huffman Park, then proceed to a peaceful and socially-distanced march, and end up back at Huffman Park for a peaceful rally.
Due to the current status of the COVID-19 pandemic, we ask that you please wear a mask or face-covering and social distance to the best of your ability.
RSVP on facebook
https://www.facebook.com/events/s/nw-suburbs-march-for-black-liv/315397469818389/
Join us Wednesday, February 24 at 6pm for a virtual town hall. Come hear from Representative Moeller about updates from Springfield and issues facing our communities. Share your questions and concerns about key issues.
We will be joined by Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi of Illinois 8th Congressional District early in the program.
This Saturday, May 8th from 1-4pm, the NAACP, LWV, NCJW and others will march to bring awareness to voter suppression happening all across the country. We will have a number of speakers including Sean Casten, Bill Foster, other federal office holders, and civil rights era leaders.
