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Candlelight vigil to honor 20th anniversary of martyrdom of Chicago activist Malachi Ritscher
Posted by msszczep
Content: On November 3, 2006, Chicago musician and antiwar activist immolated himself in protest against the then-raging war in Iraq, with hardly any coverage from local or national media. A grassroots campaign called "I Heard You Malachi" arose to raise awareness of Malachi's sacrifice. In early November 2026, with America mired in another war in the Middle East, a new campaign inspired by "I Heard You Malachi" will commemorate the 20thanniversary of the sacrifice of Malachi Ritscher with two events. This post marks details of one of those events. Candlelight Vigil Water Tower Park, downtown Chicago (180 E. Pearson). Sunday, November 1, 2026, 5PM to 6PM Central Time (after the end of daylight savings time). Local organizational sponsors are encouraged to join in and attend. Email [email protected] to learn more and add your group. Thank you! (We cannot hold the event on November 3rd itself because of schedule conflicts resulting from Election Day being the same day.)
Date/Time: Nov. 1, 2026, 5 p.m. - Nov. 1, 2026, 6 p.m.
Location: Water Tower Park, downtown Chicago (180 E. Pearson)
Sponsoring Organization: I Heard You Malachi, 2026 formation
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