Join Dr. Melissa Blount, Evanston-based artist and activist and creator of the Black Lives Matter Witness Quilt, for a Get Out the Vote sewing circle. The community is invited to join in the act of activism and dialogue.
The sewing circle will take place at 1100 Florence Gallery, 1100 Florence Ave., Evanston, IL.
Monday, July 18, 7p.
No sewing skills needed.
Free w RSVP, 30 spaces available. All ages welcome.
Melissa will host a series of sewing circles in support of candidates facing election in November 2022 - the candidates support;
-Voter Access
-Abortion Rights for Women
-Gun Control
-Fighting Systemic Racism and White Supremacy
Learn more about Beto O’Rourke at https://betoorourke.com
BIO
Dr. Melissa Blount is a licensed clinical psychologist, writer, and artist who creates textile pieces that explore the notions of trauma, white supremacy and violence against Black cis and transgender women. Through community sewing circles, she cultivates unique opportunities for people to bear witness to the unjust and violent loss of life in communities of color. Melissa is also a passionate community activist and volunteer in Evanston. She was a founding member of both MEET (Making Evanston Equitable Together) and OPAL (organization for Positive Action and Leadership). Melissa currently serves as an Advisory Board member for the James B. Moran Center for Youth Advocacy.