‘Sisters In Solidarity’ Rally Set For Military Park In Newark – Newark, NJ Patch

NEWARK, NJ — The following news release comes courtesy of Circles for Healing. Learn more about posting announcements or events to your local Patch site.

Women from across Essex County and representing a number of professional and civic organizations will join together for the Sisters in Solidarity Rally being held on Sunday, July 5, 2020 at Military Park in Newark. The event will begin at 1 p.m. and end at 3 p.m.and is being hosted by Circles for Healing, a non-profit group serving New Jersey.

Circles for Healing (CFH) is partnering with Divine 9 sororities, and other Black owned non-profits to host the rally. The purpose of the rally is to put out a call to action to end systemic racism. The rally is open for anyone to attend. Christina Jaquez, President of Circles for Healing said, “In my travels and research in Africa I have learned that elevation within a village comes from the collaborative works of those within a village.” She added, “Therefore if we desire to put an end to systemic racism in America, we must not wait for help. Help is not coming from the outside – in, sustainable change is only going to come from the inside – out.”

Ms. Jaquez added, Women must come together to use collective voices to support one another, build programs and businesses and promote other important things, like voting. She said, “Now is the time for togetherness.” She said the goal of the rally is to encourage people become active and get involved in solving community problems by identifying solutions.”

Circles for Healing nonprofit organization was founded in 2018 by Christina N. Jaquez, ED.M. The organization provides an assortment of free services in marginalized communities and beyond. CFH has led community-wide social justice projects in collaboration with school districts with professional development workshops and hosted a number of culturally responsive events.

Since the pandemic began, CFH has fed over 1,000 families and has supported healthcare heroes at numerous hospitals in New Jersey. The organization strives to empower, inspire and uplift youth and adults. CIRCLES stands for Community, Inspiration, Revelation, Culture, Love, Elevation and Strength are the founding principles of Circles of Healing.