CINCINNATI, OH – The Cincinnati Human Relations Commission (CHRC), National Underground Railroad Freedom Center, Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), Greater Cincinnati Human Rights Campaign, Islamic Center of Greater Cincinnati, League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC), Office of City of Cincinnati Councilmember Chris Seelbach and University of Cincinnati LGBTQ Center invite the media to attend 49 Lights: Cincinnati Remembers—a vigil and panel discussion to honor the 49 victims of the Pulse Nightclub tragedy, today, July 28 beginning at 4 p.m. in the Harriet Tubman Theater. The event is free and open to the public.
This joint community program represents the diversity of cultures and the unity of our nation, here in Cincinnati. 49 Lights: Cincinnati Remembers panelists include Amy Schlag, Director of the University of Cincinnati LGBTQ Center, Steve Newsome, HRC Steering Committee Member, Lourdes Ribera, former LULAC Ohio and Cincinnati President, and Karen Dabdoub, Executive Director & Litigation Assistant of CAIR, Cincinnati Chapter.
What: 49 Lights: Cincinnati Remembers
When: Today, July 28, from 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Where: Harriet Tubman Theater, National Underground Railroad Freedom Center
50 East Freedom Way, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202