Chicagoans to march on Independence Day for Jean Baptiste Pointe DuSable

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Dear Black Lives & Black Heroes Matter Partners/Team:

You are invited to join the rally mand march recognizing Chicago's Founding Father, Jean Baptiste Pointe DuSable, a black man from Haiti. who has not been given the respect he deserves by virtue of the color of his skin.

The rally will take place on Independence Day, Saturday, July 4, 2020, at 12 p.m. with marchers gathering at the bust of Jean Baptiste Pointe DuSable/DuSable Bridge, on North Michigan Avenue near Tribune Plaza. 

Marchers will walk seven blocks south on Michigan Avenue to Monroe Street, then one block east of Monroe to Columbus Drive and hear from speakers, including elected representatives, addressing DuSable, Systemic Racism and Police Abuse. 

All participants/protesters are required to wear masks and practice social distancing protocols. 

We are asking the leaders of all 50 organizations to gather at 401 N. Michigan Avenue at 11:30 am on July 4th for a 12:00 noon rally at the DuSable Bridge.

You are making a difference, and together we all can make a huge difference for blacks in America and the world. Please click this link  http://chng.it/DLhPnQDfnv to sign the petition and this link to donate.  https://gf.me/u/x99m75  

Sincerely,
www.martinsinternational.com
 

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