"Civil Writes" for the Preserving Our Civil Rights Campaign

Last Saturday, April 23rd, ten volunteers from the American Friends Service Committee and the Bill of Rights Defense Committee invited Northampton residents to participate in “Civil Writes.” “Civil Writes” is a project of the Preserving Our Civil Rights Campaign. Participants were able to artistically express what civil rights means to each of them, as well as signing postcards to their city councilors on behalf of the Campaign. Over the course of the day, visitors to the Northampton Farmer’s Market participated, creating dozens of original works of civil-rights-positive art and signing over 100 postcards. Among those working the table there was much laughter and bonding over bagels, coffee, tasty free samples, and fabulous live bluegrass music.

We’ll be tabling on May 1st outside First Churches from 11AM-1PM. Join us to spread the campaign message and make your voice heard! For more information contact bliss@afscwm.org.