Invitation to rally and celebrate water solidarity!

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DETROIT, MI — In response to the water crises of Detroit, Highland Park and Flint, Michigan, we invite all people of good will to a community festival benefiting the relief efforts, building the movement for life-giving water access and celebrating life itself, this September 23-25 in Detroit. Performers, artisans, parade contingents, speakers, sponsors and festival goers are all called upon to unify their voices, creative talents and resources in solidarity with the thousands of our population cutoff from clean water access.
Our coming together is intended to: Renew the community and media spotlights on the water crises. Give space for victims to share their experiences. Drive charitable donations of money, water, filters and other resources needed in the relief efforts. Educate about the underlying issues and advocate for proposed community and legislative solutions for water access, decontamination and lead poisoning response . . . all in the midst of a festival atmosphere featuring an eclectic variety of music performances, artists and vendors; speeches from leaders in the water crises response efforts; a city/suburb “unity parade,” converging from two opposite directions along Woodward Avenue and rallying at the festival site: kids play areas with games, face painting and bouncy houses; group yoga, meditation and other workshop sessions  . . . and much more.
The struggle for water is a struggle for life, informed and emboldened by the love, culture and community that make life worth living in the first place.  In this spirit, the “Sink or Swim” festival invites you to show that the people of Detroit, Highland Park and Flint, Michigan are not alone in their struggle!  Join us September 23-25 at The Stone House 19803 Ralston St, Detroit, MI 48203.
Current list of supporters: Green Party of Michigan, People’s Water Board, Flint Lives Matter, Phoenix Cafe, 3rd Eye Horizon, League of Revolutionaries for a New America (LRNA) and more to be announced!
For more information, to contact us, and to get involved with planning, supporting, or contributing email: sinkorswimcharity@gmail.com or visit www.sinkorswim.org/ Solidarity for water rights!

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