07/23/2022
HealingROC will take place Sunday, July 24th, 2022 from 2-6pm.
At Maplewood Rose Garden, I will gather individuals in the police department, as well as residents and businesses of Rochester, and participate in a peace walk to attempt to decrease tension between our community and police. This will also showcase some form of progress/healing and honorment of and since the Rochester Race Riot/Uprising that took place July 24th, 1964. From the Rose Garden, we will walk through Lower Falls, then up St. Paul street, back to the Rose Garden.
Once the walk concludes, leaders in the community will speak upon what Healing Rochester looks like in their perspective. Speaker wise, I have 4, including a 15 YEAR OLD! There will potentially be some artistic performances as well.
There will also be a Thrift Clothes Fundraiser and vendors tabling there. The idea around the fundraiser is to be able to have funding to create a 501-3C called "The Renaissance Exchange". "The Renaissance Exchange" Mission is:
To build community by supporting and amplifying artists' unique expression, to build leaders, spread positive messages, and bridge the gap between resources and the pursuit of artistic passion!
Look forward to seeing you there!
Peace and Prosperity,
-Gre
