Told by a succession of exuberant young narrators, Magnificent Homespun Brown is a story -- a song, a poem, a celebration -- about feeling at home in one’s own beloved skin. With vivid illustrations by Kaylani Juanita, Samara Cole Doyon sings a carol for the plenitude that surrounds us and the self each of us is meant to inhabit.

This month we speak with two power houses Kayla Wilson and Torry Sledge to discuss with our students racial pride and Black dignity. Kayla lead the charge to change the name of Robert E. Lee High School to L.E.E. High School. Torry Sledge is the founder of Young Ambitious Activist (YAA). YAA has marched against police brutality, registered voters, fed the homeless, brought attention to the murder of Army soldier Vanessa Gullen and more. Students will hear from Ms. Wilson and Mr. Sledge the importance of knowing your worth and ensuring others understand your worth. The discussion is free but...

This month we speak with two power houses Kayla Wilson and Torry Sledge to discuss with our students racial pride and Black dignity. Kayla lead the charge to change the name of Robert E. Lee High School to L.E.E. High School. Torry Sledge is the founder of Young Ambitious Activist (YAA). YAA has marched against police brutality, registered voters, fed the homeless, brought attention to the murder of Army soldier Vanessa Gullen and more. Students will hear from Ms. Wilson and Mr. Sledge the importance of knowing your worth and ensuring others understand your worth. The discussion is free but...

Bring the family, a chair or a blanket, visit the food truck court, watch a movie, learn and have fun! When I Rise is the powerful story of Barbara Smith Conrad, a gifted University of Texas music student who becomes a target of racial discrimination and ultimately ascends to the heights of international opera. When I Rise informs, inspires, and surprises, with a stunning confrontation between Barbara and her past and the tragic insults she endured over 60 years ago. Movie starts at dusk.  Admission is free.  A limited number of reserve seats are available at the link below.  ...

From the comfort of your home, watch this virtual event. A landmark PBS documentary, Tulsa: The Fire and the Forgotten examines the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre on the 100th anniversary of the crime. The film includes interviews with descendants of victims and probes how their families’ devastating experience affects their lives in today’s America, and also documents the current excavation of potential mass graves from the massacre. Through the historical lens of white violence and Black resistance, this project explores issues of atonement, reconciliation, and reparation in the past, present and future. This is a free event but registration is required.

Don's just stand there. Do something!!! This virtual discussion will shine a light on how you can make a difference in your corner of the world.  We are each other's keepers.  This event is free but registration is required.