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Art + Activism: In Defense of Black Lives

In Person
Japantown Peace Plaza
1610 Geary Blvd San Francisco, California, United States of America

Date: June 20, 2020

Time: noon



Japantown for Justice is a group of young Japantown community members is organizing a response to @M4BL’s (Movement for Black Lives) call to action for Juneteenth weekend.

They will be creating thoughtful community art in solidarity with the Black community. This family-friendly art event is one of many steps we are taking to mobilize and unite our community to #DefendBlackLives.

Hand sanitizer and masks will be provided for those who don’t have one. There will also respect 6-foot social distancing guideline. 

Sign up online at: http://bit.ly/j4jvolunteers 


Japantown for Justice (organization)

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