Where:
National Underground Railroad Freedom Center
50 East Freedom Way
Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
When:
Thursday, July 22nd | 4pm
This summer, 15 people are giving 5 weeks to cycle 1800 miles of the Underground Railroad. Join us as the 5 Weeks for Freedom campaign stops in Cincinnati on July 22nd.
Get a special sneak preview of the Freedom Center’s upcoming “In-vis-i-ble” exhibit, and hear from leaders of today’s anti-slavery movement, including the 5 Weeks for Freedom riding team, and IJM and Freedom Center staff. Join with other Ohioans to fight for an end to modern-day slavery.
| 4:00pm |
Reception:
» Meet & Greet with the » Screenings of IJM’s gripping documentary, At the End of Slavery (4:15pm, 5:15pm, 7:15pm) » Exclusive preview of NURFC exhibit “In-vis-i-ble” » Food, activities and much more! |
| 4:30 | |
| 5:00 | |
| 5:30 | |
| 6:00pm |
Program:
» Opening remarks by International Justice Mission staff » Musical performance by local artist David Michael » Remarks by Paul Bernish, NURFC President » Panel discussion featuring 5 Weeks for Freedom riders » Remarks by Don Gerred, Director of Justice Programs at Crossroads Community Church and former IJM Field Office Director in South Asia » Panel discussion featuring local human rights’ leaders |
| 6:30 | |
| 7:00 | |
| 7:30 |
Because slavery has been defeated once. Because it can be defeated again – Join us.
If you’d like to volunteer time and/or services for this event, please contact IJM at volunteer@ijm.org.
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