Richmond vigil honoring those who lost their lives to violence. July 17, 2020. Organized by Together We Rise.

Pictured below are the candle vigil and white balloons with the names of those we lost to violence. Speakers include Contra Costa District 1 Supervisor John Gioia, the young organizers of the event, the family of Juan Carlos Linares, Richmond residents and local representatives. There was also a traditional Concheros / Mexica dance which emphasized acknowledging all directions and using that knowledge to continue our healing process. The messages told through these dances are still relevant to this day and show just how long struggles of injustice have been affecting certain groups and communities throughout their histories.