Bucks Co. NAACP Vigil Planned At 9/11 Memorial

LOWER MAKEFIELD, PA — The Bucks County chapter of the NAACP has planned a drive-through vigil Thursday evening to stand up against racism, violence and injustice.

Titled "Enough is Enough: We Are Done Dying," the event is set for 7-8 p.m. at the Garden of Reflection at the 9/11 memorial in Lower Makefield. It's at 1950 Woodside Rd.

At the event, which is co-sponsored by The Peace Center, organizers are asking attendees to remain in their cars with their lights and hazards on as they drive 5 m.p.h. through the vigil site. There will be images and signs, candles and music along the procession's way, they said.

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"As the world faces unprecedented times and new realities during this global pandemic, and incidents of hate and domestic terrorism are perpetuated leading to routine brutalization of African-Americans, the health and safety of our people are at an unparalleled risk," the Bucks County NAACP said in a written statement. "Senseless hate crimes and incidence of COVID-19 cases and deaths spreading throughout the black community display the continuance of systematic racism and privilege granted to white people in America ... .

"We must fight for equality during this uncertain time. We are done dying."

The event will begin shortly after a demonstration in nearby downtown Yardley is scheduled to end.

At that event, scheduled for 5:30-6 p.m. Thursday at Main and Afton streets in Yardley, demonstrators will take a knee and observe a moment of silence "in solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement and to grieve the loss of those from police brutality."