BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Social Current - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Social Current X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.social-current.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Social Current REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20210314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20211107T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220826T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220826T153000 DTSTAMP:20260504T172110 CREATED:20220707T194123Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220707T194129Z UID:15659-1661522400-1661527800@www.social-current.org SUMMARY:Live at the Virtual Barbershop: Black August\, The Legacy of Freedom Fighters\, Past\, Present & Future DESCRIPTION:Register \n \n Join us at the virtual barbershop as we talk about life … REAL life. Being Black in America means many things\, but one of the most prevalent issues is experiencing racism daily on multiple fronts. From standard microaggressions on up to direct confrontations\, the men who’ll be waiting on their haircuts at our barbershop have experienced it all. \nBlack August\, The Legacy of Freedom Fighters\, Past\, Present & Today \nBlack August\, observed each year in the month of August\, honors the countless organizers\, activists\, and freedom fighters who sacrificed their freedom and lives in the struggle for Black liberation. \nIn addition to commemorating the fallen freedom fighters of the Black Liberation Movement\, Black August is a time to call for the release of political prisoners in the U.S.\, to condemn the oppressive conditions of U.S. prisons\, and to emphasize the continued importance of the struggle for Black Liberation. This annual observance was created in the 1970s by Black freedom fighters who wanted to honor the lives and deaths of Black political prisoners killed by the state\, bring awareness to prison conditions\, and to honor the radical tradition of Black resistance against anti-Black state violence and systemic oppression. \nJoin African American male leaders from the sector as they dive into the historical value of Black August and discuss the long-lasting effects of systemic oppression we see today in communities. Discuss the challenges and opportunities for freedom and equity in communities of color that support voices that call for justice. \nAbout the Virtual Barbershop \nThe barbershop is the one of the few safe places where Black men feel very comfortable in having candid conversations on just about anything. All over America\, the barbershop continues to serve as a second home and place of refuge\, healing\, and compassion for Black men. \nThis virtual space will feature several Black male executives from around the country\, sharing their experiences and recommendations for advancing anti-racist leadership and championing equity-focused action in human services organizations. Just like in any barbershop\, anyone is welcome to drop in at any time based on their availability and interest. \nCatch Up with the Barbers on Previous Visits \n\nLeading Positive Change amid Social and Political Unrest\nBlack Male Executives on COVID-19\nAddressing COVID-19 Disparities and the Vaccine Rollout\nBuilding Family Resilience by Supporting Black Fathers\nSupporting Black Students in the Classroom\n\nTakeaways\n\nWhat separates Black August from Black History Month\nHow the Black Liberation Movement was affected by racism and violence\nHow the current prison system affects communities of color today\nStrategies to advocate and assist in reform responsive to communities that have been harmed\n\nWho Should Participate\n\nExecutives\nDirectors\nProgram managers\nHuman resources staff\nBoard members\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n The Barbers\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Undraye P. Howard\n \n Senior Director and Special Advisor to the CEO for Equity\, Diversity\, and Inclusion\nSocial Current \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Romero Davis\n \n Senior Program Manager for Equity\, Diversity\, Inclusion\, and Engagement\nSocial Current \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n Waiting on a Haircut\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Raphael Holloway\n \n CEO\nGateway Center in Atlanta \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Claude A. Robinson Jr.\n \n Executive Vice President of External Affairs and Diversity\nUCAN in Chicago \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n George Winn\n \n COO\nThe Children’s Center in Detroit \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jesse McLean\n \n Executive Director of Western Pennsylvania and Northeast Ohio\nPressley Ridge in Pittsburgh \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jonathan Palmer\n \n Executive Director\nHallie Q. Brown Community Center in St. Paul\, Minnesota \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Julius Mullen Sr.\n \n Executive Director\nBASSE in Georgetown\, Delaware \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Reyahd D.J. Kazmi\n \n Director of Business and Government Strategies \nNational Youth Advocate Program in Columbus\, Ohio URL:https://www.social-current.org/event/live-at-the-virtual-barbershop-black-august-the-legacy-of-freedom-fighters-past-present-future/ CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.social-current.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/barbershop-series.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR