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Join us tonight as we stand in solidarity with Charlottesville, VA. Lets show that SLO County is united against hate, racism, and bigotry.
Outshine the Darkness
August 16, 2017, 6:00pm - August 16, 2017, 9:00pm
Please join us as We Outshine the Darkness and Peacefully Stand in Solidarity with Charlottesville, VA in Mission Plaza, Wednesday, August 16th at 6 PM. At this peaceful gathering of nonviolent action, we will hear from leaders in our community and collect donations for Charlottesville. Please join us in uniting our community against hate, racism, and bigotry. Our speakers: -Courtney Haile from RACE Matters SLO -Dawn Addis of Women's March -Dr. Faysal Kolkailah The Islamic Society of SLO County and Mosque of Nasreen -Erica Reyes for Congressman Salud Carbajal -Fr Ian Delinger of St. Stephens Episcopal -Rabbi Janice Mehring of Temple Ohr Tzafon -Rev Jason Sisk-Provencio of SLO United Church of Christ & SLO Ministerial Association -Steve Vines of NAACP SLO Music by Reese Galido Sign Language Interpretation by Katie Voice Supporting Organizations: Atheists United SLO Bend the Arc Cal Poly Students for Quality Education Cal Poly Queer Student Union Democrats of SLO The Islamic Society of SLO County Mosque of Nasreen NAACP SLO People of Faith for Justice The Queer Crowd RACE Matters SLO SLO County Democratic Party SLO County Progressives SLO Ministerial Association Together We Will Cambria Together We Will SLO Women's March SLO ---------------------------------------------------------------- ***We cannot use real candles at this event, please leave your candles at home or bring LED candles. Women's March SLO has generously donated 300 LED candles to our event.*** Please carpool, bike, rideshare, or use public transportation. The City of San Luis Obispo has 3 parking structures in the downtown area. 1st hour is free and only $1.00 per hour or fraction thereof. There is no overnight parking in the structures. 842 Palm Street* 919 Palm Street* 871 Marsh Street *Nearest Parking Structures There's also metered street parking around the Mission and downtown area.