Portsmouth’s Cup Of Joe Café And Bar To Host ‘Love Blooms Here’ Event Friday

PORTSMOUTH, NH — Nonprofits in Portsmouth will be handing out flowers in an effort to counter-protest vandals who tagged businesses and houses of worship recently with spray paint and Swastikas.

Patrons and supporters of the effort are invited to meet at Joe Café And Bar on Market Street at noon to pick up a flower and then deliver them to the targeted businesses and houses of worship.

“In response to the hate crimes, we’re delivering bouquets to the places defaced on Tuesday,” Clifton West Jr, the executive director of Black Lives Matter Seacoast, said. “We need to show our support for the businesses and the place of worship impacted by the recent hate crimes. Love Blooms Here, not hate.”

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Organizers said if you cannot attend the event, consider supporting and patronizing the businesses soon.

New England BIPOC Fest, Reproductive Freedom Fund of NH, Black Lives Matter Seacoast, Lovering Health Center, The Flower Room, Flowers by Leslie and Wild Valentine were all thanked for assisting with the event.

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