Samuel E. Kirk is founder and president of Creating an Environment of Success(CES), a federally registered 501©3, and executive director of Youth About Business, a youth leadership development organization that specializes in preparing diverse talent for corporate America. Through it’s summer camp and school-year programming, Youth About Business has reached over 9,000 young people, helping […]
Join us for an uplifting, virtual, 30-minute racial justice-focused devotional consisting of prayers, readings and video content, celebrating the vision of the oneness of mankind. This is a safe, loving space to share and learn about our common humanity. The destiny of mankind is the realization of our collective oneness. Our question then is: “How […]
This session we will explore the relationship between the pursuit of justice and personal sacrifice. The teachings of the Baha’i Faith describes justice as the best beloved of all things, an incomparable light that establishes order in the world and promotes tranquility. However, the establishment of justice requires volition and action, which in many instances […]
Ellen an Ntianu are educators and parents with over 9 decades of combined experience. They will share proven practices for rearing African American and Indigenous children; principles, curriculum, and community responsibility.
A conversation Jonathan Winbush, CEO of The Beach Institute African-American Cultural Center Gallery & Museum on its historical and present significance. The Beach Institute is Savannah’s first school built after Emancipation specifically for African Americans. As a cultural center, the Beach Institute collects, interprets, preserves and presents African American history and culture through exhibits and artistic […]
Pastor Elijah White is an ordained minister. He was born and raised in Ridgeland SC in a beautiful, close knit, and friendly community called Cherry Hill. He comes from a large family of talented people known for cooking and singing and just being nice. He played sports as a child and grew food on his […]
Marquice L. Williams is best known for his live performances where he infuses spoken word poetry, catchy melodies, and lyrical hip hop. He has performed and facilitated creative sessions focused in spoken word pedagogy for festivals, colleges, educators, religious organizations, arts organizations and more. Yusuf Major Also known as God Imaj, is an entrepreneur and […]
This engaging series consists initially of nine episodes, each a 90-minute virtual program designed to attract a diverse group of participants. In these spaces we discover new friends who share the common desire to play a part in the elimination of racism. Together, we share our thoughts on racial justice and explore the principle of […]
World unity is not possible without the unreserved acceptance of the oneness of humankind. In 2022, what is the role of religion in this process for personal and community development. Hear from a panelist of clergy and others, the impact religion can play in addressing current issues of racism, gender equity, and religious biases
This engaging series consists initially of nine episodes, each a 90-minute virtual program designed to attract a diverse group of participants. In these spaces we discover new friends who share the common desire to play a part in the elimination of racism. Together, we share our thoughts on racial justice and explore the principle of […]
Masud Olufani will examine the cultural practices of the African American community associated with the color blue, which is linked to a 'coolness of being or right moral action' in West Africa. The conflation of 'blue' with the moral imperative to act justly is a dimension of the cultural memory of African Americans, who have […]
Spirit of Blackness is a virtual space where Black folks come together to connect, deepen, and explore questions that pertain to our spiritual experience as Black people. In each event, we explore a question together through words, art, and music. While the space is intended to be focused on a given topic, we recognize that […]
