On August 30th 219 years ago, Richmond's own twenty four year old social justice hero Brother General Gabriel and his invisible army organized an audacious plan to set it off on the enemies of Black Freedom. Let the record show: our struggle continues and every year, we count today as a victory of the people. Join Richmond's Commemorative Justice community to activate and transform the former site of the city gallows to into a site of ancestral return. Featuring the gifts and talents of Nickey McMullen • Yemima Davis • Amena Durant • Alfumega Enock • Egunfemi Drum + Dance • VCU Dance • Monique Olomidun • Megan Blackwood • Nastassja Ebony • Risegun Olomidun • University of Richmond Dance • Wil Sands • Melendona Wisdom• Dennis Winston Hunter Moyler • Kelly Mitchell • Tye Jones • Atari Gems • all those whose collective work amplifies our beloved city's self determined ancestors, upon whose shoulders we stand. Starts promptly at 7PM - arrive at 6:30 to learn the choreography for Gabriel's March. WEAR WHITE! Enter from 15th and Broad, at the Red, Black and Green flags. Power to the people! May it be so.
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Sponsored by Virginia Humanities
(Cover Photo: Wil Sands Photography)