THE INTERFAITH PILGRIMAGE OF THE MIDDLE PASSAGE

A WALKING JOURNEY RETRACING THE TRANS‑ATLANTIC SLAVE TRADE

UNITED STATES - CARIBBEAN ‑ BRAZIL - WEST AFRICA

Spiritual communities of all faiths, social and political organizations and individuals are encouraged to participate in the Interfaith Pilgrimage of the Middle Passage as volunteers when the pilgrimage passes through the Washington metropolitan area on July 1O‑16, 1998. Volunteers are especially needed to:

*Provide transportation (vans) and meals for pilgrimage participants

*Operate water stations along the walking route

*Provide clerical assistance

To volunteer, call (202) 543‑8050

Be a Part of this Historic Event !

June 21 A Benefit Gospel Concert featuring PROPHECY, Shiloh Family Life 7 p.m. Center, 1500 9th St. NW

July 13 Welcoming Ceremony at Lincoln Park, East Capitol Street between 11th
3 p.m. and 13th Streets, featuring area performing artists and community leaders

July 14 10 a.m: Prayer Vigil on the Mall

Sunset: Waterside Ancestral Ceremony, Hains Point Park‑‑‑Featuring Mamadi Nyasuma and 2000 Black, Tashia Thema McNeil, and others

July 15 10 a.m: Vigil at the World Bank and IMF Building

7 p.m: Gospel Requiem program, Shiloh Baptist Church, 1500 9th St. NW

July 16 10 a.m: Memorial Walk through Arlington National Cemetery

3 p.m: Vigil at the Pentagon, Pentagon Parking Lot

http://www.interchange.org/middle_passage/

FOR INFORMATION. CALL (202) 543‑8050