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Memorializing the Enslaved of Arlington Fundraiser

Memorializing the Enslaved of Arlington Fundraiser

Event Details

Lyon Park Community Center, 414 N Fillmore St, Arlington, VA, 22201
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Join us for an evening of art, poetry, music, and history to support our inspiring stumbling stone program and ensure the full history of Arlington is told. The Master of Ceremonies is Monique “Moe” Bryant, Arlington School Board Member and Executive Director of Challenging Racism. All proceeds support the purchase of stumbling stones, research, and educational initiatives. 

Program Includes
  • Holly Karapetkova, Poet Laureate Emerita of Arlington County
  • Teri Cross Davis, author of “A More Perfect Union,” winner of the 2019 Charles B. Wheeler Poetry Prize.
  • Live music performances by:
    • Mount Salvation Praise Team
    • Rick Franklin, acoustic blues musician
  • Project updates and future plans
  • Artwork raffle featuring an original piece by a local artist
  • Community conversation

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