Creative Expression Event Set For Sunday, July 26 in West Haven

From the City of West Haven:

July 23, 2020

Human rights advocates are holding an event on the Green from 1-5 p.m. Sunday, July 26, to foster creative expression and racial equality.

The gathering aims to educate and engage people from all walks of life. It also hopes to empower attendees to champion legislative change amid the cultural evolution that continues to march across the country.

The national movement was reignited by the murders of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and countless others.

“I support and welcome ‘See Us, Hear Us, Be the Change,’ a celebration of creative expression and West Haven’s vibrant Black community,” Mayor Nancy R. Rossi said. “It is important that our city does its part to support this human rights struggle and the fight against systemic racism.”

The event will feature an art showcase and local Black-owned businesses, as well as a program of song, dance and spoken word. All proceeds from art sales will benefit area nonprofits, organizers said.

Organizers are urging participants and visitors to wear face masks.

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