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Village Family,

This weekend we showed up strong at Black Wall Street Reimagined at the Nyumburu Cultural Center.

The conversation was powerful and aligned directly with the work we have been doing through our Bring Back the Village series.

The lesson focused on how thriving Black economic communities once operated and what it takes to rebuild that kind of collective strength today.

We talked about:

• The importance of financial discipline

Village Family,

Showing up for our community is not optional. It is intentional. It is purposeful. It is who we are.

This Saturday at 10 a.m., I will be speaking at Black Wall Street Reimagined, and I would love for our village to be in the room.

This event is about ownership, economic power, unity, and rebuilding what we once had in thriving Black communities. We will celebrate Umoja and Ujima, support Black businesses, connect with entrepreneurs, and have real conversations about building collective wealth.

Join us at The University of MD Nyumburu Cultural Center 4018 Campus Drive.

If you are committed to strengthening our village economically, meet me there.

Today we honor the life, legacy, and leadership of Jesse Jackson.

A freedom fighter.

A coalition builder.

A bridge between movements.

Jesse Jackson reminded us that civil rights is not just about protest, it is about policy. It is not just about speeches, it is about systems. It is not just about visibility, it is about access, opportunity, and economic empowerment.

Through the Rainbow PUSH Coalition and decades of organizing, he challenged America to confront inequality in education, voting rights, employment, and economic justice. He ran for President not just to win, but to widen the door for what was politically possible for Black leadership in this country.

Village, I want to make sure our families are aware of an incredible opportunity to get connected to ongoing support, resources, and special programs available throughout the year through the Extension Center under the leadership of Dr. J. Perkins at DYRS.

These programs provide meaningful support for families, including Thanksgiving basket giveaways, holiday toy and gift assistance, and the Shop with a Cop experience in December—ensuring our children and families feel supported, seen, and cared for during the holiday season and beyond.

Registration Kick-Off Event:

📅 March 7th, 2026

🕙 10:00 AM

📍 DYRS – 1000 Mt Olivet Rd NE (unsecured side)

🎤✨ ARE YOU DC’S NEXT BIG STAR?

Big talent + Big energy + a BIG stage. 👀

The DC Talent Showcase is here and the next star could be YOU!

Join the DC Department of Parks and Recreation for a transformative youth arts experience where creativity meets confidence. From vocal & instrumental development to performance psychology, guided rehearsals, and a live artist showcase - this is where talent grows and shines. 🌟

🎭 Build skills

🎶 Express yourself

Village, today was powerful.

Thank you to every single person who showed up for Bring Back the Village, Village Building in Action. You did not just attend an event, you participated in rebuilding something that our community truly needs.

Today we talked honestly about:

• What the village looks like in our community

• The goals we have for our families and our youth

• What we each can offer one another

Bring Back the Village 2026.

This is a solution driven, intergenerational family experience for people who are tired of spinning their wheels and ready to build with clarity, structure, and support.

Hosted by Swanson Family Academy, this two part series brings families together to create a shared vision, practical plans, strong routines, and real accountability, all in community.

This is not just conversation. This is action.

✔ Free to attend

✔ Family friendly, all ages welcome

This group is an online village a space for meetings, discussions, and forums where we educate, empower, and uplift one another. Through meaningful engagement, we aim to improve our lives and communities. Let’s hold each other accountable with love, not shame and work together to bring back the village.

Welcome to the family. 💛🏡