Thursday, September 26, 2024
The Lioness Justice Impacted Women’s Alliance will host a candlelight vigil on Saturday, Aug. 3 to honor and remember those who have lost their lives due to the extreme temperatures in Texas prisons.
The vigil will take place from 8-9 p.m. at the Coryell County Courthouse.
The purpose of the candlelight vigil is to raise awareness about the lack of air conditioning in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) units and to stand in solidarity with those who are still suffering under the deadly conditions, according to the event flier.
Lioness Justice Impacted Women’s Alliance encourages attendees to bring posters and pictures of loved ones who have been affected by the conditions. Battery-operated candles will be provided at the event.
Special guests will include Texas Rep. Carl O. Sherman who will offer opening remarks and Unitarian Universalist Rev. Joanna Crawford who will lead the event in an opening prayer.
The Lioness Justice impacted Women’s Alliance is a non-profit organization led by current and former incarcerated women in Texas. Its purpose is to end the incarceration and systematic devaluing of the girls and women within the criminal legal system
The Coryell County Courthouse is located at 620 E Main Street, Gatesville, Texas.
To learn more, visit https://www.lionessjiwa.org/
