Benicia Lights for Liberty – Friday, July 12, 7pm, City Park Gazebo

[Repost from Progressive Democrats of Benicia]

Lights for Liberty events will take place in Benicia and around the world on the evening of Friday, July 12.

Progressive Democrats of Benicia is a co-sponsor the event.  Please come THIS Friday evening!

Lights for Liberty is a vigil to end human detention camps.  We will gather at the Gazebo in Benicia City Park (First & Military Streets), at 7pm: facebook.com/events/350536272520879

What to Expect:

• Gather with others who care deeply about conditions at our southern border
• Hear from nearby organizations that are working with immigrant families; be moved by the stories and efforts being made to welcome young and old who seek freedom and safety in the U.S.
• Learn what you can do to help
• View a display of Nikki Basch Davis’ art, “My Voice” – faces of the human tragedy at our southern border
• Opportunity to sign a Benicia Lights for Liberty petition
• Take part in a closing silent candlelight vigil – taking our lights into all the world

What to Bring:

• Your energy, commitment, hope, solidarity…
• Your cell phone, flashlight or LED candle (LED candles will be available for the first 120 participants.  Lit candles not allowed.)
• A folding chair
• Signs of support for immigrants and asylum seekers

More Information:

• Lights for Liberty – lightsforliberty.org (Over 600 July 12 events planned worldwide!)
• Benicia Lights for Liberty – facebook.com/events/350536272520879 (See who’s going, rsvp optional)