They Are Falling All Around Me by Bernice Johnson Reagon with Pauline Pisano

Freedom Church of the Poor: Black August: This Little Light of Mine– The Spirit of Revolutionary Struggle: Honoring the life of Akintola Kiongozi Mapinduzi, 8/25/24

Join us this Black August Season as we come together to confront the pervasive state violence affecting our communities. From the ongoing violence, death, and genocide in Palestine, to the criminalization of our homeless siblings, to the growing political influence of white Christian nationalist ideology, and the increased repression of our movements for justice, we face many challenges. In these times of crisis, it is crucial to cultivate clarity of mind, body, and spirit, drawing strength from our ancestors who have given us powerful tools to sustain ourselves during periods of struggle. This Black August, we honor the moral and political leaders and patron saints of the movement, like Bernice Johnson Reagon and Paul Robeson, who taught us how to unite and organize in challenging times. Together, let's lift up their legacy and build a stronger, more committed community.