With the beginning of February also comes the start of Black History Month. More so than ever, it has been necessary for us to engage in the difficult conversations surrounding race. I'm sharing with you a list of educational events and experiences that Dr. Ansel Augustine, Executive Director of Cultural Diversity and Outreach for the Archdiocese of Washington, has put together for this month.

Please feel free to share this information with anyone you know, and I continue to thank you for doing all that you do to spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

Peace and God Bless,

Nicole Drummond

Office Manager

Coordinator of Youth Ministry

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2/3 – 6:30pm “Race and Catholicism” Discussion with Danielle Brown from the USCCB – join at the designated date & time (Zoom ID: 791 692 4033

https://upenn.zoom.us/j/7916924033)

2/5 – 7pm Black History Month Forum “The Church and Racial Justice” discussion with Fr. Joseph Brown, SJ, Fr. Joseph Parks, SJ, and Sr. Patricia Chappell, SNDdeN – https://archny.org/ministries-and-offices/cultural-diversity-apostolate/black-ministry/black-history-month-2021-events/the-church-and-racial-justice-a-conversation-in-truth-and-hope/

2/7 – 1pm Black History Month Mass & Celebration of the African American Family Day of Prayer (St. Patrick’s Cathedral) – https://saintpatrickscathedral.org/live

2/13 - 6:30 PM Visioning for Lent and Life (Supplies needed for this spiritual vision board exercise includes old magazines to cut, scissors, glue stick, and a large piece of paper or a poster board). Space is limited; Please RSVP before February 11th by emailing Angele White ([email protected]). Zoom link provided after RSVP Registration is received.

2/20 - 6:30 PM  B&W Black History Family Night (Recommended for children ages 8 to 12 with Parental/Guardian participation encouraged).  Please RSVP before Feb. 16 by sending an email to Angele White ([email protected])  

Zoom link provided after RSVP Registration is received.

2/21 – 7pm “THE BLACK CHURCH: This is our Story, This is our Song” Film Screening on PBS – register at https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_DS6P6ovsT_m_utl_xrHXpQ

2/21 – 3-5pm (for Young Adults Ages 18-39 years old) “Journeying Together African American Catholic Young Adult Gathering (hosted by the African American family” sponsored by the USCCB – register at https://forms.gle/stN3W2pWYujgS2fJ9

2/24 – 8pm “What Can the Church Do about Racism” presented by Gloria Purvis – www.sulc.edu/racialhealing

2/28 - 3:45 PM St. Martin's DC Celebrates Black History Month . B&W Guest Speakers and Performers (TBD-Awaiting Confirmations). Zoom link will be made available two (2) days prior to the event.

Every Saturday in February – 6, 13, 20, & 27 – 4pm “Sharing our Story: An Enduring Faith” – www.eventbrite.com/e/134671105903

You can find more resources that can be found at https://adw.org/living-the-faith/our-cultures/anti-racism-initiative/