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Guns Down Power Up & Opelousas Museum
Black History Month; Peace Walk, Open Mic & Chess

WHAT: Peace Walk, Open Mic, Chess
WHO: Youth & Adults
WHEN: Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
WHERE: Walk begins at the St. Landry Parish Courthouse, 11 a.m.
Walk ends at Opelousas Museum & Interpretive Center, 315 N Main St., Opelousas, LA
CONTACT: Eric Williams, 337-401-2545; gunsdownpowerup@gmail.com
Patrice Melnick 337-948-2589; museum@cityofopelousas.com

In honor of Black History Month, Guns Down Power Up and the Opelousas Museum are teaming up for a
day dedicated to peace, creative expression and youth. The event showcases the work of Guns Down
Power Up, an Opelousas Organization that strives to transform neighborhoods into communities by
developing children’s minds. The public is invited to observe and participate in the activities on
Saturday, February 1 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

PEACE WALK: At 11 am participants gather at the St. Landry Parish Courthouse with inspiring
speeches from community leaders and Guns Down founder Eric Williams. The walk will go from the
Courthouse to the Opelousas Museum.

MUSEUM ACTIVITIES: Peace Walkers will arrive at the Opelousas Museum for refreshments and
activities. Open Mic hosted by BigMyke begins at 1 p.m. with special guest performers include. Youth
and adults are invited to share poems, stories and songs to celebrate Black History month and community
harmony. Also, Guns Down Power Up will pull out the chess boards for games of strategy and wisdom.
All activities relieve stress and promote fellowship.

We are seeking partners for the event. To donate or become a partner or volunteer, contact event
coordinators. 
The Museum is located at 315 N. Main St.
For Black History Month, join us to walk, speak and play—for peace.

FMI: Eric Williams, 337-401-2545; gunsdownpowerup@gmail.com
Patrice Melnick 337-948-2589; museum@cityofopelousas.com

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