Ches Kanno has been a professional educator for the past twenty years, teaching internationally in China and Germany, but considers South Florida his base. His mixed Asian-Alabaman roots have also played a role in the creation of new models for the education of children for the new age in which humanity has now embarked.
ARISE POTE 2023 REGISTRATION IS OPEN NOW! WE ARE BEYOND EXCITED FOR THIS YEAR'S 5TH ANNUAL PUPIL OF THE EYE (POTE) GATHERING FROM JUNE 15-19, 2023, WHICH IS JUST A FEW WEEKS AWAY OVER THE DAYS PRECEDING AND INCLUDING THE JUNETEENTH WEEKEND. THIS CONFERENCE IS CREATED EXCLUSIVELY FOR THE PUPIL OF THE EYE , THE […]
An uplifting devotional space created and led by Black and Indigenous individuals. The Baha’i Writings proclaim special spiritual designations for each of these unique populations. Through cultural meditative expressions in art and philosophy followed by a united prayer circle, join us in celebration of the vision of the oneness of mankind. "The search for who […]
Van will explore the challenges of race and community in identifying the true “self”. Who am I?
Change is an inevitable condition of living. Like the caterpillar physically changing its condition completely into a being, it could not have imagined it would become from its current state; we also can change completely from one state of being to another spiritually. Unlike the butterfly, while doing so, we influence others around us to […]
Special Guest: Siti Brannen and Amber Lee "When one is released from the prison of self, that is indeed freedom, for self is the greater prison." Behavioral changes can occur Through mindfulness, self-compassion, and common humanity. For the incarcerated, they reduce recidivism, and a shift in consciousness emerges for humanity.
For as long as history can record, we've developed bonds with others anchored in the belief that blood has never been a prerequisite for family. Join us in this episode as we explore the power of this inclusionary aspect of the Black family and culture as a contribution toward bringing humanity together. If you registered […]
Through their talents (poetry, hip-hop, art, spoken word), young artists share challenges and strength-building techniques to create a "new" self-image in 2023.
A young adult review on current social issues. How are they responding and building personal capacities to change their lives while reshaping the future?
An uplifting devotional space created and led by Black and Indigenous individuals. The Baha’i Writings proclaim special spiritual designations for each of these unique populations. Through cultural meditative expressions in art and philosophy followed by a united prayer circle, join us in celebration of the vision of the oneness of mankind.
Since the beginning of time, storytelling has been an important event in the African and African American communities. Through storytelling, questions were answered, history was conveyed, and lifelong lessons were taught and learned. Join us as we explore the benefits of storytelling in our own healing and in becoming strong spiritual advocates for the healing […]
Through their talents (poetry, hip-hop, art, spoken word), young artists share challenges and strength-building techniques to create a "new" self-image in 2023.
