CELEBRATING BLACK HISTORY
The Month of February | MasterClass | Stream For Free Now Black History, Black Freedom, Black Love
MasterClass has released a three-part series on Black life, thought, and culture for free during the month of February. The instructors are Jelani Cobb, Nikole Hanna-Jones, Angela Davis, Kimberle Williams Crenshaw, Cornel West, John McWhorter, and Sherrilyn Ifill. Together these intellectuals, activists, and scholars are reshaping our conversations on race in America.
I was particularly gratified to discover this in-depth program after reading a report in the Concord Monitor that announced New Hampshire Education Department’s intention to release four three-minute videos for educators during Black History Month.
If possible, take the Master Class. It is a brilliant piece of truth-telling that celebrates Black history, freedom, and love without leaving out our messy and painful journey. To learn from our past we must — as the Sankofa symbol suggests — “go back and get it.”
Stream Black History, Black Freedom, Black Love for free here
OUR NEXT TEA TALK
Sunday, February 13 | 2:00 PM | Levenson Room, Portsmouth Library
Absented Presence: “They All Died Off” & Other Myths About Native Americans
Continuing from our first tea talk that grounded this series in history, “Absented Presence,” featuring Paul & Denise Pouliot, Anne Jennison, Kathleen A. Blake, James Edgell Jr., & Svetlana Peshkova, will focus on issues facing members of our Native American communities. Presenters will explore inadequate representation, invisibility, access to education, and tribal non-recognition.
Our Tea Talks are dedicated to the memory of Elinor Williams Hooker a longtime BHTNH supporter and volunteer.
Read more here | Register here
Please note: Registration is required for both in-person (50-person limit) and virtual events. For indoor events, BHTNH requires masks and proof of either vaccination or negative PCR COVID test within 72 hours of the event.
** The in-person portion of this event is FULL. You can still register for the virtual program. Call the BHTNH office to add your name to our waiting list in case space opens up. Call 603-570-8469.
DID YOU MISS IT?
“Emphatic Affirmations” with Guest Poet Hoke S. Glover (Bro. Yao)
Did you miss our closing The Black Matter Is Life poetry event in January? You can now view the recording on our YouTube channel.
Also, if you attended any of our poetry events this year, help us improve the series for next year by completing our survey.
Listen to our January poetry event here
Take our survey here
BHTNH IN THE NEWS
February 5 | 11:08 AM | New Hampshire Public Radio
Give Back NH: Black Heritage Trail with Emily Quirk
BHTNH Executive Director JerriAnne Boggis, Board President Dwight Davis, and Volunteer Angela Mathews were featured on Give Back New Hampshire, an NHPR program that spotlights New Hampshire non-profits. They shared information on the Trail, the importance of Black history to all New Hampshire residents, and how you can get involved.
Listen or read the broadcast here
Pictured above: UNH students pose with the African Burying Ground sculpture in downtown Portsmouth.
BLACK HISTORY MONTH HAPPENINGS
Wednesday, February 9 | 3:00 PM | Harvard Grad School of Education
Webinar: Navigating Tensions Over Teaching Race & Racism
How can schools, educators, and families navigate the continued politicization and tensions around teaching and talking about race, racism, diversity, and equity? As laws banning critical race theory are passed, and rhetoric grows intense, this program will discuss what educators and families can do to make sure students are supported, learning, and prepared with the knowledge they need to understand their own histories and the diverse and global society they will enter.
Speakers include Daren Graves, Associate Professor of Education and Social Work, Simmons University and Rosa Perez-Isiah, Director, Elementary Education, Equity, and Access in the Norwalk–La Mirada Unified School District, Los Angeles, CA.
Read more and register here
Thursday, February 10 | 7:00 PM | World Affairs Council of RI
The Context and Importance of The Rhode Island Black Battalion, 1775-1783
Learn more about the “Shots Heard Round the World” in this illustrated lecture by Professor Richard Lobban, former Vice-President of the RI Black Heritage Society. The historical context for the mustering of the RI Black Battalion is much neglected, yet it was important to the success of the American Revolution and the end of slavery in Rhode Island.
Read more and register here
HAPPENING IN THE COMMUNITY
3S Artspace | Portsmouth, NH | Call for Submissions
3S Artspace invites submissions from contemporary artists for exhibition in their main gallery for the upcoming 2022/23 seasons. They welcome work in all media, including video and installation art.
Deadline for submissions: Monday, February 21
Date of notification: Friday, March 11
Submission fee: $20
Find more information here
NH Tech Alliance & Center for Women and Enterprise | Manchester, NH
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Training for Businesses
The NH Tech Alliance and Center for Women and Enterprise (CWE) are partnering to offer ongoing virtual or in-person Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Office Hours. This program is open to any New Hampshire business that is interested in an opportunity to learn how to implement DEI best practices and be connected with DEI resources.
Participants will work directly with Equity and Racial Justice consultant, Kile Adumene.
Find more information here
2022 Arts & Poetry Challenge Call For Submissions
The Racial Unity Team of Exeter is excited to announce the call for submissions for their 2022 Art & Poetry Challenge annual event. Up to $6,000 in prize money will be awarded to winners in elementary, middle school, high school, and adult categories of both art and poetry.
Find more information and challenge rules here or call 603-263-651.
DID YOU KNOW?
Architect Paul Revere Williams had to learn to draw upside down.
Paul Revere Williams (1894 to 1980) taught himself to draw upside down so he could sit across from his clients as many refused to sit next to him.
Williams worked hard to prove to himself and others that he deserved “a place in the world.” He went on to win numerous awards and designed houses for Frank Sinatra and Lucille Ball in neighborhoods he was not allowed to live in.
In 1957, he was the first African American elected a Fellow of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) and in 2017 was posthumously awarded the AIA Gold Medal in recognition of his lasting influence on the theory and practice of architecture.
Read more about Paul Williams here
BE COURAGEOUS IN 2022
As we navigate the COVID-19 pandemic and our political, social, and economic systems are challenged, the Trail is committed to providing safe spaces for communities to dialogue, learn from each other, reflect, and move forward with clarity and purpose. Our programs, celebrations, and tours offer opportunities to engage in the vital work that creates meaningful change.
Please consider making a gift online at blackheritagetrailnh.org/giving to support our work raising awareness of New Hampshire’s Black history and culture. Every gift makes a difference.
Questions? Call our office at 603-570-8469 for more information. Thank you in advance for your generosity to our organization!
CELEBRATING RACHEL ONE LOVE EARTHSTRONG TODAY, JUNE 17, 2020
NO MORE WAR!
The whole world needs to stand up for the truth, for what is right. We need to unite with integrity, love, and light!
Let there be peace on earth. No child should ever die over a man’s greed for power!
Enough of these lies!
Enough of this hypocrisy while our children die, while our children are being killed in front of our naked eyes!
It is time for all people to unite in the love of peace, in love and faith to Jah, in the love of our brothers/sisters as ourselves to give our children a better future!
Let us put an end to killing! Come Jah. Come! Thy children are lustily calling from over the distant seas.
Jehovah, the Great One, has heard us!
Vernon and Gail’s son, Daniel Saunders, recently transitioned to Holy Mt Zion, doing higher duties for JAH.
Please share this good news about the Big Brother of Rachel One Love.
The 21ST ANNIVERSARY RACHEL ONE LOVE
Are you interested in showing us your support by joining us in our events? Purchase your tickets by clicking https://caribtix.com (CaribTIX).
Water Safety
20th Rachel One Love Beach Day
It was a beautiful balmy Sunday, November 18, 2018, when the Rachel One Love Family converged on the Historic Virginia Key Beach at 4020 Virginia Beach Drive, Miami, Florida.
The Family Day on the Beach was so special as seeing family and friends over these 20 years filled us with unspeakable joy. The culture reggae music was playing to the laughter of our children. I do not know whether it as the smell of the cool salty breeze or the feel of the sand coupled with the great company; we were reminded of the times Rachel One Love was held in our backyard around the swimming pool. Remember those days?
The Rachel One Love Inc feels quite at home at the Historic Virginia Key Beach considering its great history. I encourage you to read up on their website.
Thanks to the performing artists Brigadier Jerry, Ras Abuna, King Banton, Prince Junior, for their continued love and support spreading the importance of teaching our children to swim and delivering the positive message in these days of trials and tribulation. We are assured that with God there is no failure, and if we hold on and rise to the higher calling, our future is bright.
We also give thanks to the families and friends who attended and look forward to your continued support.
One God, One Aim, One Destiny….One Love My Brothers and Sisters/Children of The Most High!!
Greetings family!! We would be honored by your presence at this years Rachel One Love! It is going to be enriching, uplifting and inspiring! Don’t miss it!!
Here’s a Bible passage I’d like to share with you…from the Rachel One Love Foundaton
“You are being protected by God’s power through faith for a salvation that is ready to be revealed in the last time.”
1 Peter 1:5 HCSB
http://bible.com/72/1pe.1.5.hcsb
As we go through this hurricane Matthew , continue to keep the faith and putting our trust in the God of Abraham Isaac and Jacob. He is our strength and our joy and our Redeemer. He will lead us through whatever storms that come, whatever problems that we face – God is the answer.
We look forward to seeing you at the RACHEL ONE LOVE FEST on November 19, 2016 in the Mango Grove Garden… Information will be posted!
- UNESCOhttp://www.unesco.org/new/en/
- UNICEFhttp://www.unicef.org/
- Oxfam Internationalhttp://www.oxfam.org/
- A Better World Fundhttp://www.betterworldfund.org/
- The Association of Charitable Organizationshttp://www.aco.uk.net/
- American Institute of Philanthropyhttp://www.charitywatch.org/azlist.html
Greetings my Brothers and Sisters, sponsors and supporters of the Rachel One Love Foundation to prevent child drowning and promote vintage reggae music.
It was showers of blessings at our last Rachel One Love Fest held at Solare Garden in Doral, Florida on Saturday, November 14, 2015.
What a joy it was to see the out pouring of love among our big happy family. The feeling of Jahovah’s peace surrounded us as one heart beating resounding to the drum and base of the musicians and listening to the angelic voices of our singers giving the message of strength, joy and love to all.
The program was well received by those who came out despite the rain and left the event feeling blessed and strengthened as we were blessed at their presence. It brought us closer together because of this experience. We thank Almighty God as He is the One who orders the sun to shine or the rain to fall; So in all things, we give thanks! Ps.29,10-11 “The Lord sitteth upon the flood, yea the Lord sitteth King forever. The Lord will give strength unto his people; the Lord will bless his people with peace”.
We reminded our guests of the importance of teaching our children to swim as one lesson, 90% increase survival rate. Our personal experience has sealed our commitment to saving lives from drowning as no child should die from drowning if every effort is made to become informed and skilled in swimming.
Through the alliance with the Kiwanis Club of Kendal/South Dade in 2012 we sponsored the training of 12 children with swimming lessons and now have received the support of the YMCA and Ocaquatics Swim School who have visitedour annual events to bring awareness of the importance of teaching swimming to our children and providing well needed life saving information.
Thanks to all the singers and players of instruments who gave their very best! Veterans who wowed the family such as Judah Eskender Tafari,, Marcia Griffiths, Glen Washington, Star of David, Ras Karbi,King Banton;Brigadier Jerry and his Sister Nancy who performed a once in a lifetime duet demonstrating the resilience, strength and forgiveness of family unity. Powerful Reggae/Gospel singers Sista Sasha belted out “Chosen By You”, 3B4JHOY trio thrilled us with their version of “Satta Massagana” and Michelle “Songbird” Gordon made her mark with her performance showing unity is strength and strength is power”.to God be the glory in all we think, say and do.
It is such a time as this that more cooperation between families is needed and we hope that our Foundation will be given the opportunity to effect everlasting change in the lives of our children who are our jewels, our future generation.
We thank you for supporting The Rachel One Love Foundation and attending our annual; fund raising events where over 2,000 supporters look forward to reuniting with family and friends over these past seventeen years.
Greetings family and friends:
This is the flyer we have been waiting to share with you. The event will be a blessed one and we hope you will bless us with your presence.
Share it with all your friends please and we will see you November 14th for a time you will always remember.
One God, One Aim, One Destiny!
Happy Earth Strong to His Imperial Majesty of Ethiopia
“There is no secret what Jah can do, what He’s done for others, He will do for you….with His arms wide open Jah pardon you, there is no secret what Jah can do.”
Take courage my brothers and sisters in this ya armagideon as we see the writing on the wall. Be still and know that JAH is real! Today, July 23, 2015, The Rachel One Love Foundation celebrate the earth strong of His Imperial Majesty Haile Selassie I, King of Kings, Lord of Lords,Conquering Lion of the Tribe of Judah, Elect of God, Emperor of Ethiopia!
“In Judah is God known; His name is great in Isreal. In Salem also is His tabernacle and His dwelling place in Zion. There broke He the arrows of the bow, the shield, and the sword, and the battle. – Selah”
Psalms 76:1-3
Hope all the Mother’s had a wonderful Mother’s Day and as our children are our jewels let’s join together to ensure that the future generation is secured by learning how to swim. We are supporting the YMCA and Ocquatics swim school with their swimming programs and this Spring the YMCA is offering four (4) days of free swimming lessons. Let us take advantage of this offer and register to swim as there are still open slots Happy Swimming!
THANK YOU LETTER FOR 2014
The Rachel One Love Foundation wishes to thank each and every individual, family, organization who supported the 16th Annual Rachel One Love Fest, under the stars in Solare Garden, 3635 NW 78th Avenue, Doral, Florida on November 29, 2014.
We all give praise and thanks to God Almighty answering our prayers for beautiful weather and well attended. The event was a huge success and you all made it so; entertainers such as Freddie McGregor, Marcia Griffiths, Sister Carol, Lady G, King Banton, Ras Abuna, Blessed Love, to name a few who wowed the crowd with their electrifying performances;the one and only Brigadier Jerry, Bread from the Wailing Soul, JoJo Mac, Glen Washington who expressed his regret for not being able to attend the function supporters who came and enjoyed themselves listening to the accomplished Tidal Wave Sound System; the young and talented Soleil Rowe and Marcus Gayle, and soulful Prince Junior; and volunteers who worked selflessly sacrificing time, energy all the while showing the love…helped tremendously to make this function one of a kind as we celebrate the everlasting life of our beloved daughter, Rachel.
Special thanks to Ms Katie Swedo, YMCA Aquatics Director, who graced our event by giving valuable information on drowning prevention. Also thanks to Miren Oca, Owner of Aquatics for her continued support of our Foundation.
Let us continue towards achieving the stated objectives of the foundation, “Saving Lives by Sponsoring Swimming Lessons, sponsoring protection around open areas of water e.g. swimming pools, lakes etc., sponsoring safety equipment and information needed for preventing drowning or near drowning occurrences and promoting vintage reggae music for the preservation of the reggae culture.”
Reaching out to all our mothers and fathers, brothers and sisters, children, friends, neighbours, and sponsors – please come out and support RACHEL ONE LOVE this year. It will be a true blessing for us all as we continue trusting in Jah.
Open the attachment for details. We are looking forward for this wonderful family reunion and pray that God will give us a clear, sunshine day and star filled night overflowing with His Holy presence. AMEN.
16th Annual Rachel One Love Fest
Dear Family, Friends & Sponsors
As parents of Rachel, we are truly excited, blessed and honored. to be given the opportunity to help others in the community. We would like to do our part in preventing another child from drowning or having a near drowning occurrance.
Through the alliance with the Kiwanis Club of Kendall/South Dade in 2012, we sponsored the training of 12 children with swimming lessons and look forward to sponsoring more children to learn how to swim at YMCA, Ocaquatics and other organizations which share our goals.
Helping families provide safety around pools, and other open water eg gates, fences, alarms, shields etc. is also our desire.
In October 1998, we had the Baptism of our beloved Rachel at our home and the next year we celebrated her home going to heaven at around the same time. Since then, every year we have celebrated her everlasting life in heaven and the support from family and friends have kept growing over these 15 years. The gathering of so many different nationalities and cultures have truly embraced our Jamaican motto, “out of many one people”. So many now look forward to this annual event where they rock to the music of great singers and musicians such as Brigadier Jerry, Marcia Griffiths, Glen Washington, Freddie McGregor, Visionaire from the 12 Tribes of Israel, Prince Aloysius, Judah Eskender Tafari, Blessed Love, Marcia Ball, Tinga Stewart, Tania, Voices of JHOY, Code Red Band, Jahfe Band and Tidal Wave and Wyclef Refugee All-Star Sound to name a few who have dedicated their time, talent and love over the years.
The date of the function is November 29th, 2014, held at Solare Garden, 3635 NW 78th Avenue, Doral, Florida 33166. Telephone 305-812-9041 from 7 pm to 3am. Admission is free.
We look forward to your continued support as we are committed to this cause and hope we can continue to make a difference in saving lives, uplifting the spirit and encourage each other along this journey in life.
Honoring H.I.M. Emperor Haile Selassie I on His 122th Earth Birthday
Greetings my brothers and sisters in the divine name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. As today is the 122th earth birthday of our Imperial Majesty of Ethiopia we the parents of Rachel give thanks and praises for all the manifold blessings that the almighty God has poured out on us, for all He continues to do for us and for all He is about to do for I and for I.
“Today man sees all his hopes and aspirations crumbling before him. He is perplexed and knows not whether he is drifting but he must realize that the Bible is his refuge, and the rallying point for all humanity. In it, man will find the solution of his present difficulties and guidance for his future action, and unless he accepts with clear conscience the Bible and its great Message, he cannot hope for salvation. For my part I glory in the Bible.”
THE TESTIMONY OF HIS IMPERIAL MAJESTY EMPEROR HAILE SELASSIE I DEFENDER OF THE FAITH. pg 18
We ask that the true and living God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob continue to protect, guide, and prosper you, your family and friends as we continue to do His will and seek His favor.
HAPPY EARTH BIRTHDAY RACHEL! JUNE 17
Farewell My Brother Visionaire…One Love We wish to extend a heartfelt condolences to the family of Bro Brazil Gayle, otherwise affectionately known as Visionaire who now that his work is over …”fly away home to Zion” on Sunday, June 8, 2014. He has held fast, has steared the course with joy and dignity. He has held the faith through many adversities and has done a wonderful job we will praise Jehovah God of Israel for this strong soldier as we look forward to seeing him again one day on Zion shore where the gates of heaven are wide open awaiting God’s chosen people.
Visionaire dedicated his life to the 12 Tribes of Israel as a singer and performer, as a brother and a friend,and has spread the gospel of salvation through his songs as he performed yearly at the Rachel One Love. He will be greatly missed.
We will however keep singing his songs, “I love Jah and where He goes I’ll follow.. he’ll always be my true love for now until forever I will follow Jah!”
Over the years, Brother Vision truly prove the love in his heart by his actions indeed in spirit and in truth that seek God first knowing that everything shall be added in the kingdom of Holy Mount Zion.
We are happy to inform our sponsors and supporters that Rachel One Love Foundation federal income tax exempt status as a 501 (c) (3) allowing donors to deduct contributions you make under IRC Section 170. All bequests, devises, transfers or gifts are also tax deductible under section 2055, 2106,or 2522.
WHEN THE POWER OF LOVE OVERCOMES THE LOVE OF POWER, THE WORLD WILL FINALLY KNOW PEACE… SHALOM
The FIU School of Social Work family and our entire panther community mourn the recent passing of our student, Daniel Saunders. With his intelligence, creativity, kindness, leadership, and joy, Daniel had a tremendous impact on all of us at the School. Whether he was in the classroom or at his internship, Daniel brought light wherever he went, and he will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
Please join the School of Social Work in memorializing our beloved Daniel on Friday, September 4, 2020, From 3 – 5 PM at https://fiu.zoom.us/j/94556140993.
Vernon & Gail’s son, Daniel Saunders, who recently transitioned to Holy Mt Zion doing higher duties for JAH. Share please ?????????? Big Brother of Rachel One Love.????????
Today is Rachel’s Earthstrong 6/17/21 & is now 23 years old on Earth.
We celebrate the spiritual connections as we keep our eyes on the prize. Rooted and grounded in His Majesty, Emperor Haile Selassie I. It’s a part of Jah’s divine plan to make the signing of National
Holiday Juneteenth (June 19th) coincide on her earth-strong .
We will continue to seek the Father and do His will in teaching our children life saving skills.
