Jean Appolon Expressions (JAE) is a Haitian folkloric and contemporary-infused dance organization that cultivates hope and healing to foster more expressive and socially just communities through professional performances, education, cultural experiences and the celebration of the joy of movement for all.
On Saturday January 11th, 2025 from 1:30-3:00pm ET JAE’s weekly Haitian Folkloric dance and drum class will be dedicated to Haiti and our Haitian community members far and wide. January 12th will be the 15th anniversary of the devastating 2010 earthquake that struck Port Au Prince, Haiti, Appolon’s home city. We will come together in dance, music and community to celebrate this beautiful nation.
For over 20 years, Jean has taught this weekly class in Cambridge, MA with 30-100 people of all ages and abilities in attendance, attracted by the extraordinary healing and liberating power of Haitian-folkloric dance and his mission to advance a socially just world. Community members can join in person at The Dance Complex in Cambridge, MA or virtually via zoom. Both options are available for registration at the link provided.
Dear Sisters,
We warmly invite you to join our Multigenerational African Women’s Healing Circle, a sacred space dedicated to spirituality, healing, and community for women and their children who identify as survivors.
Event Details:
• Date: Dec. 14, 2024
• Time: 11am UTC
• Location: Brooklyn Park, Minnesota
What to Expect:
• Elders’ Wisdom Circle: Our esteemed elders will share their invaluable insights and experiences, guiding us on our healing journeys.
• Creative Expression: Engage in the creation of music and poetry, celebrating our collective resilience and strength.
• Spiritual Practices: Participate in rituals and practices rooted in our rich African heritage, fostering connection and inner peace.
• Community Support: Build bonds with fellow sisters and their children, creating a supportive network that transcends generations.
Who Should Attend:
This gathering is open to African women of all ages and their children who have experienced trauma and are seeking a nurturing environment for healing and growth.
RSVP:
Please confirm your attendance by [Insert RSVP Date] by contacting [Insert Contact Information].
We look forward to coming together in unity, honoring our stories, and embracing the path to healing.
With love and solidarity,
Phumulani Minnesota African Women against Violence
comfort. dondo@phumulani.org
The Election Day 2024 "SING-IN" is a heart & soul-filled gathering combining music, voting and community spirit!
Join your Los Angeles neighbors – IN PERSON and ONLINE – at Crenshaw United Methodist Church as we "SING-IN" songs of hope and harmony until the polls close on this historic Election Day 2024!
ALL VOICES ARE WELCOME to this FREE community building event. Don't miss this opportunity to raise your voice through your VOTE and your SONG.
Hosted by Arnaé Batson of The SSING Network (Sharing Songs ~ Inspiring Neighborhood Gatherings). See you there!
Begin to get youth to acknowledge times in their lives where they were dehumanize
My name is Matthew, I am reaching out to ask for your help with The Arnwine Family for an attorney to help my family fight for justice, i learned about what happened to my family and I knew it was wrong, I am young 20 years old and I wanted to know more of my family history story, my cousin told me and I automatically said that someone needs to fight for justice and I have read the slave Narrative that Sterling Arnwine did with the Federal Writers Project and I was in shock about how they took my family land that was left in the will of Albartis Arnwine my 4th Great Grandfather in Jacksonville Texas, it's sad that nothing has been done about it and no one is fighting for our family. I ordered a t shirt that our family has to wear to let others know and I shared our story on Instagram to get help with our petition and GoFundMe page, we do want the world to know our historical story. My family has and been doing so much to get justice and we need a lawyer quickly to get justice, because we know it will be hard soon to fight with laws changing all the time. I am standing behind my family and we hope you do too. My Family wants me to be the "Youth Leader" for our family because I have learned a lot and it's not a lot of the young people that would listen to the older family members and I can help them understand better because I am the youth of the family, so I can educate them on how important family history is and what happened to our family. I want the world to know about our untold Historical African American story. Please help The Arnwine Family get justice and reparations. We Have NAACP working with us, I'm Proud To be able to share with our young generation my important family story and African American History. Thank You
Matthew Norman
mlnorma432@gmail.com
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UConn's 2024 MLK Living Legacy Convocation with Dr. Fania E. Davis, a trailblazing figure in restorative justice. With a background as a Civil Rights trial attorney and a profound understanding of Indigenous Knowledge, she brings unparalleled insights into healing, racial justice, and transformative truth processes. Dr. Davis is a renowned writer, educator, and international speaker on restorative justice, offering invaluable perspectives that challenge and reshape our understanding of justice and equity.
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