Greetings,<br><br>It has been a year since Kiwane Carrington was killed by a Champaign police officer.<br>CU Citizens for Peace and Justice is calling everyone out to join us for the seventh annual Unity March to commemorate this loss of life.<br>
On Saturday, Oct. 9, at noon, we will begin at 906 W. Vine, the house where the shooting took place.<br>We will then march down Bradley to the Randolph St. Garden where we will plant two fruit trees for Kiwane.<br>In line with this year's theme "Sowing the Seeds of Empowerment" (see flyer attached) we will be doing some work in the community garden.<br>
Lunch will be provided.<br><br>The previous night, Friday, Oct. 8, from 6:30-9pm, there will be a symposium, "Other Deaths and Other Truths: Communities Confronting State Violence," on campus.<br>It will be held at the Asian American Cultural Center at 1210 W. Nevada St. <br>
<br>Also, don't miss SPEAK Cafe on Thursday night, Oct. 7, from 7-9pm at Krannert Art Museum, 500 E. Peabody, where the theme is "I Can Hear it Now, Re-Evolution." <br clear="all"><br>In light of the recent news stories about racial attacks in Champaign, it is now more important than ever that we stand together in unity!<br>
<br>Peace, BD<br>-- <br>Brian Dolinar, Ph.D.<br>303 W. Locust St.<br>Urbana, IL 61801<br><a href="mailto:briandolinar@gmail.com">briandolinar@gmail.com</a><br>