'Congressman
Lloyd Doggett, Sheriff Susan Pamerleau and Police Chief William
McManus to address this pressing issue of our day that continues to
harm the families of San Antonio'
Time: 11:30 am - 12:00 noon
(Event
Commences Immediately After)
"San
Antonio, TX - Main Plaza Conservancy and P.E.A.C.E. Initiative extend
an open invitation to join community members downtown at Main Plaza,
in the heart of the city, on Saturday, September 28 for
PEACE in the Plaza, SA’s own launch event honoring National
Domestic Violence Awareness Month. This family friendly, free event
runs from 11AM to 5PM and will feature guest speakers, live
local music, kids activities, food, and information from some of SA’s
prominent grassroots organizations all in the name of putting an end
to domestic violence and raising awareness about the effects it has
in all of our lives.
October
is recognized nationally as Domestic Violence Awareness Month. For
years, P.E.A.C.E. Initiative has led SA in organizing teach-ins,
panels, workshops, and other events to spread awareness about the
real threat our communities face because of prevailing domestic
violence issues. This year, Main Plaza Conservancy (MPC) sponsors the
official launch event and commencement ceremonies / press conference.
Together MPC and P.E.A.C.E. Initiative will transform Main Plaza into
a concert and rally embracing men, women, and children in solidarity
with intentions of healing by modeling non-violence, honoring the
value of equality, magnifying the inherent power in women, respecting
the prophetic role of children and youth, and by offering the boys
and young men of our city another way to live out their masculinity
nonviolently. Be drenched in song, sound, and senses with live music
from Mexican StepGrandfather, Saakred, Juan and Armando Tejeda
performing Traditional Conjunto Music & Musica del Movimiento
Xicano, The Sky Divided, Greg G and Elora & Gasoline Alley.
P.E.A.C.E.
stands for Putting
and End
to Abuse
through Community
Efforts.
The mission of P.E.A.C.E. Initiative is to educate our community
about the extent and often deadly consequences, of domestic violence
and to respond effectively through collaborative partnerships. They
offer education and training as well as services and programming
specifically for men, past offenders, and the immigrant community.
Main
Plaza Conservancy is dedicated to providing San Antonio and its
visitors with the cultural and historical “heart of the city,”
bringing an awareness of family and community combined with history
and heritage. Founded in 2007, MPC is committed to providing SA
and its visitors with the historical and cultural heart of the city.
MPC is charged to create a community atmosphere that engages
the city’s identity through a program of quality cultural programs,
creating a public space that is family-friendly and accessible to all
ages and all economic sectors."
For
more information, please visit: Peace Initiative
and Main Plaza