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02/23/2026

Today We Honor: Maya Angelou

Maya Angelou used her life experiences to speak boldly about struggle, identity, and resilience — empowering generations along the way.
Through powerful works like I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings, she broke barriers by confronting racism, trauma, and silence with honesty and courage, while always emphasizing survival, growth, and hope.
Her legacy as a poet and activist reminds us that our voices matter — and that even in our hardest moments, strength and resilience can rise. 🖤✨

02/19/2026

Today We Honor: Marcus Garvey — a visionary leader who championed Black pride, unity, and self-determination.
As the founder of the Universal Negro Improvement Association (UNIA), he built one of the largest Black-led movements in history, encouraging people of African descent to embrace self-reliance and global solidarity. Through the Black Star Line and The Negro World newspaper, he promoted economic independence, political awareness, and Pan-Africanism.
His legacy lives on in the red, black, and green flag — a symbol of strength, resilience, and identity.
Garvey’s message still echoes today: know your worth, take pride in who you are, and work together for collective progress. ✊🏾🖤💚❤️

02/18/2026

02/06/2026

Today We Honor: Harriet Tubman. Harriet Tubman was an abolitionist best known for her role in the Underground Railroad.  Born into slavery in Maryland in March 1822, Tubman escaped in 1849 and returned repeatedly to rescue others, risking her life each time. During the Civil War, she also served as a nurse, scout, and spy for the Union Army. Harriet’s courage and leadership have inspired millions across several generations and made her one of the most important figures in the fight against slavery and racial injustice in the United States.

“I had reasoned this out in my mind; there was one of two things I had a right to, liberty or death; if I could not have one, I would have the other; for no man should take me alive.”
― Harriet Tubman”

02/01/2026

Today we begin Black History Month—honoring the legacy, resilience, and culture of the African diaspora. This month, and always, we celebrate the stories that shape our past and power our future. ✊🏾🖤

01/20/2026

This is how we make America great again 🎤

01/07/2026

Come and Join Us For This Free Exclusive Homebuyer Experience! Whether You Are In The Real Estate Industry or Looking For a Place to Start We Can Help. This Event is Free for Everyone.

11/08/2025

Camping was a blast as we brought our people together. Community is important through hardships and celebration. We stick together as a people and support one another. 🏕️

10/01/2025

🌟✨ IT’S BACK! ✨🌟

We are excited to announce the 2nd Annual Melanin in the Wild (M.I.T.W.) 🌿🔥

📍 Where: Hammonasset Beach State Park (Madison, Connecticut)
📅 When: October 11–12th

🥾 Hiking & biking adventures
🏖️ Beachside relaxation
🔥 Campfires with s’mores, stargazing, and games
💫 Connection, community, and joy in the outdoors!

✨ Only 20 spots available — don’t wait! Secure your place today and be part of something unforgettable.

Registration can be found it out LINKTREE!  

✊🏾

08/13/2025

From August 30th to September 1st, join the African American Society’s (AAS) First Annual Black Farm Tour and experience the beauty, bounty, and brilliance of Vermont’s agricultural heritage, through the eyes and hands of Black farmers leading the way in regenerative, sustainable practices. Participants will explore SUSU commUNITY Farm, where urban agriculture meets community empowerment, and Clemmons Family Farm, a family-run farm showcasing Vermont’s rich agricultural heritage and sustainable practices.

📅 Dates: August 30 – September 1

💰 Cost: $50 for Founding Members | $100 for Non-Members

🎟 Limited Availability: Only 20 spots—first come, first served!

REGISTRATION CAN BE FOUND IN OUR LINKTREE!!

06/21/2025

Next week, come see us at the Caribbean Heritage Festival on Saturday, June 28th! We’ll be there repping . Stop by and connect. 🇦🇬🇧🇧🇧🇸🇨🇺🇩🇲🇩🇴🇬🇩🇬🇾🇭🇹🇯🇲🇱🇨🇰🇳🇻🇨🇵🇷🇹🇹🇻🇮🇲🇸🇦🇮🇦🇼

🟢When: Saturday, June 28th
🟢Where: New Haven Green
🟢Time: 2 PM - 6 PM