ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Local advocacy groups are coming together to hold a rally honoring missing and murdered indigenous women, the families of the victims and to celebrate the work of these advocacy groups.
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Paint the Plaza Red is happening May 9, at Civic Plaza in downtown Albuquerque from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Attendees are encouraged to wear red and and support those on the frontlines of the missing and murdered indigenous women. There will be music, food trucks, art and community support for the movement. There will also be resources and advocacy groups for missing and murdered indigenous women and their families.
In Santa Fe on the same day at the same time, there will be a similar event at the dancing circle at the Institute of American Indian Arts. Following the event attendees can head into the auditorium and see a free screening of the documentary film, “She Cried That Day.” The film follows a family as they push for answers and justice for their sister who was murdered in Gallup…