Gone But Not Forgotten: Quilting Circle
@ Compound Yellow
244 Lake St, Oak Park, IL 60302
Opening Wednesday, March 22nd, from 6PM - 9PM
Since 2004 more than 144 people have been fatally shot by the Chicago Police.
Gone But Not Forgotten is a community quilting project, documenting the names and lives of individuals killed by the Chicago Police Department.
Join us in on March 22nd at Compound Yellow for a combination quilting circle and peace circle. We will sew together and discuss questions of transformative justice, police accountability, and community safety.
RSVP to gbnf@rachelawallis.com
****This space is unfortunately not wheelchair accessible. For other accessibility needs, email gbnf@rachelawallis.com****
****No sewing or quilting experience required.****
****Free and open to the public.*****
**** Light refreshments will be served.
Gone But Not Forgotten is a collaboration between We Charge Genocide and Rachel Wallis. This project is partially supported by an Individual Artist Program Grant from the City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs & Special Events, as well as a grant from the Illinois Arts Council, a state agency through federal funds provided by the National Endowment for the Arts.
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