March and Rally to Defend Abortion Rights! (Denton County)
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About this event
Join Denton County residents in solidarity with people nationwide to demand abortion access be restored in Texas.
SCOTUS reconvenes on Oct. 4, let's make sure that they know: attacks on our reproductive freedom WILL NOT BE TOLERATED! Our march will begin on the south lawn of the Denton County Courthouse at 1PM and will be three miles long with stops along the way for rest, guest speakers, and water.
MARCH LEADERS / SPEAKERS:
Torreylynne Henderson (PRO Gainesville)
Zan Hollister (BRO - Black Rights Organization)
Delashawn Bordeaux, (www.speakourtruth.org)
Delia Parker-Mims (Community Advocate and Candidate, Denton County Democratic Party Chair)
ORGANIZER REQUESTS OF ATTENDEES:
- WEAR A MASK when within six feet of others. Masks will be available for those who forget or need replacements.
- NO OPEN DISPLAYS OF WEAPONS. This is a non-violent solidarity march.
- BRING YOUR OWN WATER BOTTLES! Water refill stations will be available throughout the duration of the march but we discourage the use of disposable water bottle distribution.
*** Please note that as the individuals most as risk via these most harsh restrictions on reproductive rights in Texas, the voices of BIPOC & LGBTQIA individuals with uteruses will be prioritized as guest speakers but anyone in speaking, as well as anyone interested in volunteering for first aid /water support, and those seeking more information should email jessica@directactionforachange.com
Organizer Direct Action for a Change
Organizer of March and Rally to Defend Abortion Rights! (Denton County)