August 9, Milwaukee: Vigil Against Violence With Rev. Jesse Jackson

Due to inclement weather,

Jazz in the Park is canceled,

as is the Vigil Against Violence.

Rev. Jesse Jackson will be at the Oak Creek community meeting this evening, August 9:

(340 East Puetz Road, Oak Creek)

9:30 pm, Thursday, Aug. 9

“Vigil Against Violence”

Led by

Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, Sr., along with local grassroots and faith-based organizations, will host a candlelit “vigil against violence” in commemoration of the recent tragedy at the Sikh Temple in Oak Creek.

Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, Sr., will lead the vigil, bringing a message of unity, healing, and hope to those gathered in the wake of this deeply troubling incident.  It is important that people of all faiths and convictions stand together with the victims and families affected by this violence.

Co-sponsors of this event include:  Peace Action-WI, Milwaukee Inner City Congregations Allied for Hope, Summer of Peace, Wisconsin Anti-Violence Effort, and Milwaukee Matters.  Special thank you to Natty Nation.