Come to the next monthly Dorchester Standout for Black Lives Thursday August 17, 5:30-6:30 PM at Ashmont T station plaza

Come to the next monthly 

Dorchester Standout for Black Lives

Thursday August 17, 5:30-6:30 PM 

(and the third Thursday of every month)

at Ashmont T station plaza

Come to the next monthly Dorchester Standout for Black Lives

Thursday August 17, 5:306:30pm  (and the third Thursday of every month)  at Ashmont T station plaza.  There were 40 people at our June 15 standout!

We will hold a big banner saying “We Believe that Black Lives Matter” and Black Lives Matter signs (including about a variety of issues that impact Black lives), and hand out fliers to pedestrians and drivers stopped at red lights. Please join us; all are welcome!

Remaining dates this spring and summer are:

August 17, and September 21. Kelley kelready@msn.com or Becky, beckyp44@verizon.net, or call Dorchester People for Peace 617-282-3783

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