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ImperialSUGARLand95 Candlelight Vigil

December 16, 2018 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Free

Join us for a candlelight vigil to honor the memory of the 95 enslaved prisoners whose bodies were discovered in Sugar Land this spring. We stand in solidarity with all the African-American men and women who were trapped in the horrific system of convict leasing here in Sugar Land and across the Southern United States. We will gather at 5 and light our candles at 5:30.

Bring family and friends. We hope to light at least 95 candles to represent each of the 95 individuals and raise awareness of this tragic chapter of our shared history.

Details

Date:
December 16, 2018
Time:
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Cost:
Free
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Website:
https://www.facebook.com/events/357348018364525/

Organizer

Convict Leasing and Labor Project
Phone
346-298-1403
Email
convictllp@gmail.com
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Food
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Venue

Sugar Land Town Square
2711 Plaza Drive
Sugar Land, 77479
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