Barbara Hall Park and Toronto Sisters of JOY

affirmation: And much like that annual observance, Sunday evening Orlando congregation in Barbara Hall Park offered a space for grief, a platform for wisdom, an affirmation of love, and an outlet for anger, according to NOW Magazine. Smart and beautiful, moving and insightful, it presented a clear-eyed view of our humanity intersections — and the need for unity in response to division. But it was that kind of event, like the AIDS Vigil came early this year. All this was even more impressive given the obviously short timeline during which it was put together by the Toronto Sisters of JOY, The 519, and The Village BIA. If you couldn't make it, these are edited and condensed versions of speeches from the event, and they're worth reading in full:Kathleen Wynne Premier of Ontario There are almost no words that we have to say to each other. What I know is that there are people standing here tonight who are being retraumatized because of what has happened. The most important thing is that we be together. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.