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Rochester Branch of the NAACP, 2024 Freedom Fund Banquet - Let Freedom Ring
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Featured Entertainment and Performers:
• Patricia Lacy-Aiken
Renowned vocalist Patricia Lacy-Aiken, who is a seasoned vocalist with Grammy Award-winning Sounds of
Blackness, and who had a decade – long global tour with Luther Vandross as a backup singer.
• LaSonya Natividad and Madison Parish Ensemble
Rochester’s own LaSonya Natividad accompanied by the Madison Parish Ensemble will grace the stage,
captivating audience with unique blend of jazz, blues, and a sprinkle of R&B, reflecting deep musical roots and
diverse influences.
• Heart & Soul Drum Academy
The talented youth of the Heart & Soul Drum Academy will deliver an energetic performance of African Djembe
drumming and dance, led by founder Baba Jesse Buckner. Their captivating performance showcases the beauty
of culture and the power of the arts in empowering young people and community.
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Journie: Selma Movie Screening and Discussions
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Join us for a film exploring the history of voting rights, followed by a panel discussion featuring representatives from the DFL and GOP. It's a great opportunity to learn and engage in important conversations about this vital topic. Don't miss it!
Journie is a nonpartisan organization committed to educating our communities about historical facts, youth development through lived experience, political agendas, resources, and the advancement of marginalized groups.
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Indigenous Peoples Day
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Juneteenth Reckoning with Slavery
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MN African American History
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Third Judicial District Report on April 2016: Conversation with the Black Community
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The Third Judicial District Equal Justice Committee (EJC) held this Community Listening Session in
collaboration with the Diversity Council of Rochester. The purpose of the session was to listen to
the perspective of local underrepresented populations in order to learn what they believe the
court can do better with respect to understanding their experiences.
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Community Family Well-Being Event Planning
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A meeting to brainstorm creative ways to shape the upcoming Family Well-Bing event. Key discussion points include:
Activities that your group may be able to organize;
Cultural displays (art, dance, games);
Music and food contributions;
Volunteer coordination
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Rochester Pride 2025
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Women and Spirituality Conference
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Nineth Annual Journey of Peace: Voices of Hope
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Olmsted County Complete Count -- Take the Pledge
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