Update (Monday 3PM):
In addition to the event listed below, there will be a Walk for Solidarity, starting at Schenley Plaza and walking to the Ace Hotel. The walk begins at 5:30
For those who can’t mae it to the Ace for the town hall, you may participate remotely using the hashtag #PulseActionPGH starting at 8:30PM
The Ace Hotel is hosting an evening for those who still are coping with the Orlando massacre at the Pulse night club. From their web site:
The event that unfolded in Orlando has all of us searching for answers. Join us for a town hall discussion, outreach and action center, and gathering of community in honor of the lives lost.
7PM – TUE JUN 28, 2016
FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC – PITTSBURGH
There will be:
– A Town Hall Discussion with leaders of local advocacy organizations
– Access to grief counseling
– “A Take Action Center” – donate your time, dollars and goods to the people who need them
– Performances and music by local allies
– Space to grieve, talk and processPlease join us. More details very soon.
If indiviuals or organizations would like to be invloved or represented, please contact: Abigail Foxley at dviousmaid@gmail.com
The event sounds terrific. If you are still grieving, this is a good place to be. If you are ready to take action and cause change this is a good place to be.