Partners in Racial Justice

Spirit of Blackness "Environmental Justice"
2022-09-06 18:00 - 19:30 (America/Halifax)
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 our needs are not always focused, and this space is dynamic to shift to what the group needs for nourishment. This space is intended to be one characterized by honesty, curiosity, and openness.
For more information please email Sue StClair at ksue06@gmail.com.

L. Gregory Fireside Series - The Role of Black and Indigenous People to Reset Community
2022-08-26 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Halifax)
Hosted by Dr. Charles Bullock and Tangela Stanley with special guest Danita Hicks. This dynamic and interactive space, where the teachings of the Baha’i Faith are shared, provides an effective tool toward connecting hearts and building vibrant communities.
Each episode features inspirational devotionals followed by intimate conversations focused on current social challenges such as racism, gender equity and a variety of other issues that must be addressed before humanity can reach its full potential.
We invite you to join us as we strive together to understand our individual and collective life’s purpose exploring the truth of the oneness of mankind.

Oneness Chat Race Amity Welcome Portals - "We Need More"
2022-08-24 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Halifax)
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 oneness through the use of the arts and engaging in meaningful conversations.

This session will be hosted by Charles Bullock on the theme “Racial Gifts”

Spirit of Blackness
2022-08-22 19:00 - 20:30, 2022-08-08 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Halifax)

L. Gregory Fireside Series - Call Out To & From the Downtrodden with special guest Kevin Locke
2022-08-12 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Halifax)
Hosted by Dr. Charles Bullock and Tangela Stanley with special guest Kevin Locke. This dynamic and interactive space, where the teachings of the Baha’i Faith are shared, provides an effective tool toward connecting hearts and building vibrant communities.
Each episode features inspirational devotionals followed by intimate conversations focused on current social challenges such as racism, gender equity and a variety of other issues that must be addressed before humanity can reach its full potential.
We invite you to join us as we strive together to understand our individual and collective life’s purpose exploring the truth of the oneness of mankind.

Oneness Chat Race Amity Welcome Portals - Racism in America: Our Inheritance & Responsibility
2022-08-10 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Halifax)
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 oneness through the use of the arts and engaging in meaningful conversations.
For more information email us at info@partnersinracialjustice.org

The Blues Idiom of Abdul-’Baha With Artist and Activist Masud Olufani, Atlanta, GA
2022-07-30 19:30 - 21:00 (America/New_York)
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 referred to the color in music, and art as an attitude of balance and peace of mind in the midst of chaos. This quality, so reflected in the life of Abdu’l Baha, serves as a conceptual basis for the deep connection between Abdu’l Baha and Black people.
Masud is Visiting Artist Fellow, Emory University, Atlanta, GA. 2021-22’ He M is an Atlanta based actor, mixed media artist, and writer whose studio practice is rooted in the discipline of sculpture. He is a graduate of Morehouse College, and The Savannah College of Art and Design where he earned an M.F.A. in sculpture in 2013.
This event is hosted by The Racial Healing-Justice-Unity Bahá’í-inspired Online Series. For more information about the series: RHJU Series contact Cherlynn Stevens at rhrj19@gmail.com.

Oneness Chat Race Amity Welcome Portals
2022-07-27 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Halifax), 2022-07-13 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York)
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 oneness through the use of the arts and engaging in meaningful conversations.

“Religion: Creating Intentional Spaces for Unity - How Does It Look?”
2022-07-22 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York)
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

Marquice L. Williams and Yusuf Major: “Savannah Artists Impacting Individuals Across Georgia"
2022-04-24 16:00 - 17:00 (America/Halifax)
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 a recording Hip-Hop /Rap artist and West African Percussion musician. Born and raised in Savannah, Georgia in the tight knit community of Carver Village.

Pastor Elijah White | Gospel singing & Geechee-Gullah tradition
2022-04-10 16:00 - 17:00 (America/Halifax)
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 family’s land. He developed his love for singing at a very early age. He sings a wide range of songs but gospel and spirituals are his favorites. He’s most passionate about writing and producing. If he doesn’t have his tambourine with him at all times, people stop to ask “where’s your tambourine?”

Beach Institute | Preserving Savannah's African-American History
2022-04-09 14:15 - 15:15 (America/Halifax)
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 and educational programs.
Learn more about the Beach Institute here: https://www.beachinstitute.org/

Ntianu Bullock & Ellen McAllister-Flack: Rearing Children of Color To Become World Citizens
2022-02-26 14:15 - 16:00 (America/New_York)
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.

Tschika McBean
2022-02-19 08:00 - 13:15 (America/Halifax)
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 require personal sacrifices. Seemingly, there seems to be an undeniable link between justice and sacrifice. Moreover, throughout history, those who pursued justice practiced endless selflessness. Therefore, it is incumbent upon those who seek the appearance of unity among men to embrace the sacrifices that underpin its establishment. Tschika’s presentation will trace the work of key individuals in their pursuit of justice.

Racial Justice Devotional & Conversation: The Role of Music and the Media on Racial Justice
2022-02-13 15:00 - 16:00 (America/Halifax)
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 long will it take to achieve our destiny and how much pain will we experience collectively until we arrive?”

Sam Kirk - Youth About Business: Leveling the Playing Field
2022-01-08 14:15 - 16:15 UTC
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 them develop a professional skill set that they can use in their chosen career path. The Youth About Business school-year program offers students the hands-on experience of running a business, while the Youth About Business Summer Camp brings students to universities across the country to learn from and network with top-level executives at international companies like Bloomberg, EY, Deloitte, Epic Brokers, Apple and Sony. Both learning experiences help young people understand the complex operations of business and finance, while developing the critical thinking and analytical skills they can use in their personal and professional lives.
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Kevin Locke - Indigenous Land Acknowledgment Centered on Spiritual Reality
2021-12-11 14:15 (America/Halifax)
Please Join Native American flute, a traditional storyteller, cultural ambassador, recording artist and educator, Kevin Locke as he shares an alternative Indigenous Land Acknowledgment Centered on Spiritual Reality that Patricia Locke Foundation developed, and he authored. The Patricia Locke Foundation’s vision is to promote a just, regenerative and unified world, centered on Indigenous wisdom, which nurtures the full potential, dignity and esteem of all people; and inspires a life-long dedication to actively respect, protect and defend the rights of people and the planet. https://patricialockefoundation.org/

Racial Justice Devotional & Conversation
2021-11-14 16:00 (America/Halifax)
An uplifting, virtual, 30-minute racial justice-focused devotional consisting of prayers, readings and video content, celebrating the vision of the oneness of mankind. Each devotional is followed by a conversation led by individuals dedicated to fostering cross-racial friendships – an essential step toward the elimination of racism. 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 long will it take to achieve our destiny and how much pain will we experience collectively until we arrive?” This session is held in meeting-style and attendants are encouraged to participate in the conversation.

Michael O’Neal
2021-11-13 14:15 UTC
Michael O’Neal is a founder of Parent University and now serves as the Executive Director of Community United Services Inc., which is the entity that manages the Parent University program. O’Neal has been the chief steward of this grass roots community-based program since its inception in Savannah in 1999. Currently Michael is facilitating Parent University and its component pieces in several other cities throughout the US. Since 1999, Parent University has been providing resources to families with the goal of parents becoming their children’s first teacher.

Racial Justice Devotional
2021-11-07 16:00 - 17:00 UTC

Masud Olufani
2021-11-06 14:15 - 15:15 UTC
Join multimedia artist, Masud Olufani in his studio as he explores the role of art as a mechanism for activism. During this session, Masud will also be sharing a monologue by the enslaved African American artist, Dave drake.

Sam Kirk | Youth About Business: Leveling the Playing Field
2021-01-08 14:15 - 15:00 (America/Halifax)
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 them develop a professional skill set that they can use in their chosen career path. The Youth About Business school-year program offers students the hands-on experience of running a business, while the Youth About Business Summer Camp brings students to universities across the country to learn from and network with top-level executives at international companies like Bloomberg, EY, Deloitte, Epic Brokers, Apple and Sony. Both learning experiences help young people understand the complex operations of business and finance, while developing the critical thinking and analytical skills they can use in their personal and professional lives.
