For Breonna: Honoring Her Life, Saying Her Name

1301 North Humboldt Drive,Chicago IL 60622

13 March, 2021

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Join us for a community circle & altar-building to honor Breonna Taylor. In collaboration with The Honeycomb Network & Outdoor Afro Chicago. Her life mattered. March 13th, 2021 it will be 365 days from the moment 26 year old Breonna Taylor was killed at the hands of the police as she lay in her home with her partner in Louisville Kentucky. Breonna should be here. Her life mattered and it still does and we never want to forget that. This country collectively mourns yearly white men who have been killed but constantly forgets Black people. Forgets Black women. On Saturday, March 13 BBB will be in partnership with Outdoor Afro and The Honeycomb Network to take time to mourn, to grieve, to shout, to be angry, to be, to remember, to say our sister's name and make sure we never forget. What will we do? Monday March 8 to Friday March12 Stop by The Honeycomb Network's letter writing station (2659 W. Division) to write a letter to Breonna and visit the mural created by local artist Stef Skills. Saturday March 13 We will meet at the Humboldt Park Boat House for a community circle and nature walk lead by Christine Meissner of Outdoor Afro Chicago. After the walk, we will gather to create a community altar and canvas dedicated to Breonna. Folks who have written letters are welcome to contribute them to the altar. What to bring Comfortable shoes Yoga mat or blanketWater Altar materials like flowers, art supplies, crystals, etc. Your grief, joy, and gratitude **PLEASE COME WEARING A MASK & PREPARED TO SOCIAL DISTANCE** Who can come? Any and all Chicagoans who want to offer their energy, their love, their prayers are welcome. This space centers Black and Brown voices, breath, and celebration. All are invited to help us do so. We understand the need for intentional support from communities and people that can identify and leverage their privilege to create a rebalancing of power. If this is you, we welcome you. Additional ways to support: Donate directly to Breonna's loved ones. Breonna's boyfriend Kenneth witnessed her murder & was criminalized rather than supported in healing from the trauma. Breonna's family has asked the community for support. Kenneth's Cash App is $BigWalkTheOwner Breonna's mother, Tamika Palmer, partnered with Representation Matters to launch The Breonna Taylor Project. All proceeds go directly to Breonna's family as they seek justice and healing. Visit them at https://representationmattersutah.com/ SAY HER NAME. Learn more about the organizers Black Brown + Breathing The Honeycomb Network Outdoor Afro