Part of our process in planning the vigil was to try to include many perspectives and speakers to help unite and build solidarity in the face of this tragedy. I have included the list of speakers here:
Colleagues,
I would like to share information about the Candlelight Vigil in remembrance of the Orlando Massacre Victims.
The event is sponsored by the Pride Center of San Antonio, whose mission is to serve the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and HIV communities by connecting them and their families to community resources and organizations related to health, wellness, support, education, activities, and advocacy. I serve as member of the Board of Directors and thus feel it is my obligation to share the details so that those who wish to join the LGBT community can.Attached to this email is a graphic that has the names of those we lost on that day, as well as the vigil details which I am also including in the body of this email.
Location: Crockett Park,1300 N. Main St. San Antonio, TX 78212Time: Thursday, June 16, 2016 7:00 p.m.
Part of our process in planning the vigil was to try to include many perspectives and speakers to help unite and build solidarity in the face of this tragedy. I have included the list of speakers here:
- Robert Salcido, Board Chair, Pride Center San Antonio
- Mayor Ivy Taylor, City of San Antonio
- Muslim Children Education & Civic Center
- Elizabeth Rodriguez, Poet/Author
- Councilman Roberto Trevino, City of San Antonio
- Joe Reyes-Boitel, Poet/Author
- Rabbi Mara Nathan, Temple Beth-El
- Polly Anna Rocha, Poet/Author
- Kiran Bains, City of San Antonio, Office of Diversity & Inclusion
- Deborah Myers & Nikki Valdez, Dignity San Antonio
- Foxxy Blue Orchid, Poet/Author
- Angeles Valenciano, CEO, National Diversity Council
- MCC San Antonio – Metropolitan Community Church
- Music by: Miguel Ochoa & Michelle Burnett
If you have any questions or are interested in volunteering with The Center please do not hesitate to reply-sender (😀).
Sincerely,Zaid
___________________________________________________Zaid M. Haddad, Ph. D.Assistant Professor of Interdisciplinary Studies & Curriculum and Instruction
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