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 25 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
PEACE WALK: At 11 am participants gather at the St. Landry Parish Courthouse with inspiring speeches from Parish President Jessie Bellard 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 “Big Myke” Collins begins at 1 p.m. Other performers include True Justice, PoeticSoul, Ascension The Artist, and Imari Da Queen. 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.
Partners include The Love Project, St Landry Parish, Bully Box, Tnb Church, PoetsLife Entertainment, Opelousas Police Department, the City of Opelousas, NAACP, No Limit 4 Recovery Club House Corp, The CycleBreakers Colalition, Parks and Recreation and more. To donate or become a partner or volunteer, contact event coordinators.
The Museum is located at 315 N. Main St.
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WHAT: Peace Walk, Open Mic, Chess with Guns Down Power Up
WHO: Youth & Adults
WHEN: Feb. 25, 2023 from 11 a.m. to 4 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@caleblawson
Patrice Melnick 337-948-2589; museum@cityofopelousas.com
For Black History Month, join us to walk, speak and play—for peace.
