Our partners at Black Appalachian Coalition (BLAC) invite you to join this special event. Find out more and RSVP here.

WHAT: Ceremonial planting of a "WE REFUSE TO DIE"  carving, overlooking the US Steel Clairton Coke Works Plant, the #1  source of toxic industrial air pollution in Allegheny County.

WHERE: 425 Shaw Avenue, Clairton, PA, 15025. The event will take place outdoors, on the property of a local resident  who has chosen to host this carving in perpetuity on her property.

WHEN: Saturday, November 11, from 1:00 to 2:30 pm. (Ceremony + cultural program: 1pm-2pm. Mingling + refreshments: 2pm-2:30pm).

PROGRAM: Led by local residents, faith leaders and  members of Black Appalachian Coalition, Ujamaa Collective, and the  art/activism collective Not An Alternative (also known as The Natural  History Museum, a traveling "museums for the movement").  Please stay  tuned for an update with the full program, which features local  speakers, libation and prayer, song, installation of the carving, and  West African drumming/dancing.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS:

* This event is a ceremony and cultural program, not a protest. All are welcome.

* This event will be filmed. You are invited to wear white or black,  in keeping with the memorial nature of the event. Please dress warmly.

* Seats will be provided for elders and those with mobility issues.

* Hot beverages and hand/foot warmers will be provided for warmth.

* Ponchos will be provided to all attendees in the event of rain.

* There will be signs directing you where to park. Carpooling is encouraged where possible.