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SUMMARY:Inside The Renaissance Mixtape: A Conversation with Soul Science Lab
DESCRIPTION:Join March On! for a conversation with Soul Science Lab and Isisara Bey on The Renaissance Mixtape\, commissioned by The Apollo. \n\n\n\n\nJoin us for a dynamic conversation with Soul Science Lab (Chen Lo & Asante Amin)\, the Brooklyn-based duo behind Renaissance Mixtape\, a groundbreaking musical commissioned by The Apollo Theater. \nSet within a live radio show\, Renaissance Mixtape explores where Black music\, art\, and innovation have been and where they are headed over the next 100 years. Blending Hip Hop\, Jazz\, Funk\, and immersive Visuals\, the work is a powerful meditation on Culture\, Memory\, and Imagination. \nTogether with March On! Artistic Director Isisara Bey\, the artists will reflect on their creative process\, the legacy of Black sound\, and storytelling as a tool for shaping the future. Soul Science Lab will also be live in the chat during the event\, engaging with audiences in real time. 
URL:https://marchonfest.org/event/inside-the-renaissance-mixtape-a-conversation-with-soul-science-lab/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Virtual,Webinars
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SUMMARY:Joy Reid in Conversation with Eric Holder
DESCRIPTION:The Vivian Malone Courage Award honors contemporary women who demonstrate extraordinary courage in the fight for racial justice.\n\n\n\nJoin us on Tuesday\, February 3rd\, 2026 for a special replay of the Vivian Malone Courage Award\, featuring Joy Reid in conversation with Eric Holder. \nPresented biennially by Dr. Sharon Malone\, OB/GYN and Chief Medical Officer of Alloy Women’s Health and sister to Vivian Malone\, the Vivian Malone Courage Award honors contemporary women who demonstrate extraordinary courage in the fight for racial justice. \nNamed after Vivian Malone Jones\, the first African American to graduate from the University of Alabama\, this signature award celebrates those who\, like Vivian\, boldly confront injustice and inspire progress. \nThis year\, we are proud to honor Joy Reid—commentator\, author\, and host of The Joy Reid Show. She will be joined in conversation with The Honorable Eric H. Holder\, Jr.\, former U.S. Attorney General\, known for his groundbreaking leadership on civil rights and voting access. \nWith welcoming remarks from Jalaya Liles Dunn\, Director of Learning for Justice at the Southern Poverty Law Center\, and a special performance by actor Lisa Arrindell who portrays the groundbreaking icon\, journalist and anti-lynching activist\, Ida B. Wells Barnett. \nPartner: We are excited to partner with Metropolitan AME Church on this event\, a historic national church at the vanguard of creating space for all human beings to imagine and build a just and beautiful community.
URL:https://marchonfest.org/event/joy-reid-in-conversation-with-eric-holder/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Virtual,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260127T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260127T200000
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SUMMARY:Talking Hands - An Intro to ASL Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Learn the history and fundamentals of American Sign Language.\n\n\n\nJoin us on Tuesday\, January 27\, 2026 for Talking Hands\, an introductory ASL workshop exploring the history\, fundamentals\, and cultural significance of American Sign Language. \nLed by JaRon Gilchrist\, owner of Interpret This!\, this session offers participants an opportunity to engage in inclusive communication practices and build deeper connections across communities. \nIn partnership with Interpret This!
URL:https://marchonfest.org/event/talking-hands/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Virtual,Webinars
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260120
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SUMMARY:MLK26: The Pan-Africanist Restitution & Reconciliation in a Global State of Emergency
DESCRIPTION:WNYC and The Apollo Present  \nMLK26: The Pan-Africanist Restitution & Reconciliation in a Global State of Emergency \nHosted by WNYC’s MICHAEL HILL\, BRIAN LEHRER\, and JANAE PIERRE\, with WQXR’s TERRANCE MCKNIGHT \nPresented in collaboration with March On! \nAnchored in the historic moment of Dr. King’s 1957 journey to Ghana\, the program traces King’s vision and commitment to global liberation to the modern-day call for justice.Through conversation\, performance\, and reflection\, this year’s gathering connects the struggle against colonialism and segregation to today’s fights for equity\, freedom\, and dignity across the African Diaspora. Together\, we examine restitution and reconciliation not as lofty  ideals\, but as urgent imperatives\, linking Accra to Atlanta\, the global past to our shared present. \n“For 20 years\, WNYC’s Annual MLK event has brought together scholars\, journalists\, activists\, and artists to honor Dr. King – not as a symbol of our historic past\, but as a multi-dimensional leader whose legacy continues to speak loudly and urgently to our time\,” said LaFontaine Oliver\, President & CEO and Executive Chair of New York Public Radio. “We’re proud to do this work in partnership with The Apollo and March On!\, and to make this programming available to audiences in New York and worldwide.” \n“Dr. King called on us to listen deeply\, act collectively\, and remain accountable to one another\,” said Michelle Ebanks\, President & CEO of The Apollo. “Together with WNYC and March On!\, we are honored to create space for reflection and dialogue that invites our communities to engage with Dr. King’s legacy —one that continues to shape our present and future.” \n“Dr. King understood that the fight for justice was never confined by borders\,” said Kim Callinan\, Executive Director of March On!. “We’re proud to partner with WNYC and The Apollo to carry that global vision forward — through art\, dialogue\, and collective reckoning.” \nThe conversation will be hosted by WNYC’s Michael Hill\, Brian Lehrer\, and Janae Pierre\, along with WQXR’s Terrance McKnight.  \n  \nGuests include: \n\nDr. Robert Vinson\, Director & Chair of the Carter G. Woodson Institute for African American & African Studies at the University of Virginia and author\, King in Africa\n\n\nMarc Morial\, President\, National Urban League\n\n\nSandra Babu-Boateng\, Diasporic Digital Media Executive\n\n\nBrandon Terry\, John L. Loeb Associate Professor of the Social Sciences at Harvard University and the co-director of the Institute on Policing\, Incarceration\, and Public Safety at the Hutchins Center for African and African American Research; author of Shattered Dreams\, Infinite Hope (NYT’s 100 Notable Books of 2025)\n\n  \nLaFontaine E. Oliver\, President & CEO and Executive Chair\, New York Public Radio; Michelle Ebanks\, President and CEO of The Apollo; and Isisara Bey\, Artistic Director of March On! will give opening remarks.
URL:https://marchonfest.org/event/mlk26/
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SUMMARY:The Road Ahead: March On! Health—The Right to Be Well
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Tuesday\, January 13\, 2026 from 7:00-8:30 PM ET for The Road Ahead: March On! Health—The Right to Be Well\, in Word\, Conversation\, and Story \nHealth has always been a civil rights issue—from hospital desegregation to today’s fights for maternal health\, chronic disease prevention\, and equity in care. \nThis powerful virtual session features\n\nDr. Aletha Maybank\, CEO and Co-Founder of Truthlight Studio\nDr. Uché Blackstock\, Founder and CEO of Advancing Health Equity\nDr. Joel Bervell\, known nationally as “The Medical Mythbuster.”\n\nThe event also includes a special performance by poet Terraya Lewis.
URL:https://marchonfest.org/event/the-road-ahead-march-on-health-the-right-to-be-well-in-word-conversation-and-story-2/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Virtual,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251028T190000
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SUMMARY:Wisdom Across Generations: Stories\, Lessons\, Reflections
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Tuesday\, October 28 from 7:00–8:30 PM ET for a powerful virtual event that bridges the past and present through stories of courage\, faith\, and purpose. \nWe’ll watch an inspiring conversation with The Honorable Andrew Young\, Civil Rights Leader and Former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations\, and Rev. Dr. Paul Smith\, Pastor\, Author\, and Civil Rights Leader. Moderated by Dr. Catherine Meeks\, Founder and Executive Director of the Turquoise & Lavender Institute\, the discussion reflects on lessons from their early lives\, their 70-year friendship\, and the spiritual strength that sustained their work in the movement. A panel of young leaders will share reflections on what they heard—exploring how the wisdom of civil rights trailblazers can continue to guide the next generation. \nFeaturing The Wisdom Bearers\n\nThe Honorable Andrew Young\, Civil Rights Leader\, Former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations\nRev. Dr. Paul Smith\, Pastor\, Author\, and Civil Rights Leader\n\nYoung Leaders in Reflection\n\nElliot Watts\, Attorney and Advocate\nSerena Bian\, Former Special Advisor to U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy\nJoe Worthy\, Founder and Lead Facilitator\, Strategic Nonviolence Academy\n\nModerator\n\nDr. Catherine Meeks\, Founder and Executive Director\, Turquoise & Lavender Institute\n\nBe part of this meaningful exchange between generations—where stories of struggle\, love\, and leadership light the way forward.
URL:https://marchonfest.org/event/wisdom-across-generations-stories-lessons-reflections/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Virtual,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250915T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250915T204500
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SUMMARY:The Road Ahead: March On! HealthThe Right to Be Well\, in Word\, Conversation\, and Story
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URL:https://marchonfest.org/event/the-road-ahead-march-on-health-the-right-to-be-well-in-word-conversation-and-story/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250909T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250909T190000
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SUMMARY:Bibb Country: Land\, Legacy and Lettuce - Webinar with Lonnae O’Neal
DESCRIPTION:Join us live on Tuesday\, September 9 at 7 PM ET for a moving conversation with award-winning journalist and author Lonnae O’Neal\, as she shares the deeply personal and historical journey behind her new memoir Bibb Country: Unearthing My Family Secrets of Land\, Legacy\, and Lettuce. \nWhat began with planting Bibb lettuce seeds in her backyard led Lonnae on a five-year journey through generations of her family’s past—revealing ties to the Kentucky Bibb family\, a complicated legacy of enslavement\, emancipation\, and inheritance\, and a powerful connection between food\, freedom\, and identity. \nModerated by Dwayne Bray\, Vice President & Head of Storytelling\, Andscape\, this session explores how uncovering our roots can transform the stories we tell—about ourselves\, our families\, and our nation. \nFeaturing: \n\nLonnae O’Neal: Author of Bibb County: Land\, Legacy\, and Lettuce\nDwayne Bray: Moderator
URL:https://marchonfest.org/event/bibb-country-land-legacy-and-lettuce-webinar-with-lonnae-oneal/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Virtual,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250812T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250812T200000
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SUMMARY:A’Lelia Walker\, the Joy Goddess of Harlem
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a live conversation celebrating the legacy of A’Lelia Walker\, daughter of Madam C.J. Walker and a defining figure of the Harlem Renaissance. This pre-festival webinar features award-winning journalist and author A’Lelia Bundles\, whose new biography Joy Goddess brings to life her great-grandmother’s dazzling world of culture\, creativity\, and community. \nFrom legendary parties and intimate salons\, to political conferences and national fund drives\, A’Lelia Walker stood at the crossroads of art and activism – hosting luminaries including Langston Hughes\, Countee Cullen\, Zora Neale Hurston and Carl Van Vechten. Moderated by Isisara Bey\, Artistic Director of March On!\, this conversation will explore the cultural impact of Walker’s life and the ongoing significance of Black women’s leadership in arts and enterprise. \nAs part of our countdown to the 2025 March On! Festival (September 15–21)\, this session invites you to discover the joy\, brilliance\, and legacy of one of history’s unsung icons. \nFeaturing: \n\nA’Lelia Bundles: Author of On Her Own Ground: The Life and Times of Madam C. J. Walker\nIsisara Bey: Moderator
URL:https://marchonfest.org/event/joy-goddess-alelia-walker-and-the-harlem-renaissance/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Past Webinars,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250804T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250804T190000
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SUMMARY:Virtual The Well: Bring forth a Healthier Community – Disability\, Health\, and Justice: Expanding Access for All
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URL:https://marchonfest.org/event/virtual-the-well-bring-forth-a-healthier-community-disability-health-and-justice-expanding-access-for-all/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250624T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250624T133000
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SUMMARY:Behind the Lens: Telling Civil Rights Stories Through Film
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a live conversation exploring the power of film to amplify the untold and underrepresented stories of the Civil Rights Movement. Featuring Emmy-winning producer Opal H. Bennett\, who leads the March On! Filmmaker Competition\, and special guest and former March On! film competition winner Christine Swanson\, acclaimed director of FANNIE\, The Clark Sisters: First Ladies of Gospel and Albany Road\, this session will offer a behind-the-scenes look at crafting powerful visual narratives that move hearts and inspire action. \nModerated by Kim Callinan\, Executive Director of March On!\, this conversation will explore what it takes to bring truth to the screen—and why these stories matter now more than ever. \nFeaturing: \n\nOpal H. Bennett\, Program Consultant\nChristine Swanson\, Faith Filmworks\nKim Callinan\, Moderator
URL:https://marchonfest.org/event/behind-the-lens-telling-civil-rights-stories-through-film/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Past Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250424T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250424T200000
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SUMMARY:MARCH ON!: A Power Boost for the Soul
DESCRIPTION:Feeling drained by today’s challenges? Take a moment to refuel your spirit and draw inspiration from the courageous changemakers who shaped the Civil Rights Movement. \nMARCH ON! is more than an event—it’s a movement\, a rallying cry\, and a soul-stirring experience designed to recharge your passion for justice\, creativity\, and truth. \nJoin us for a virtual gathering where we’ll revisit electrifying moments from past festivals—where history\, music\, and the arts bring the stories of the Civil Rights Movement to life. At a time when the truth about history is under attack\, we reaffirm the power of storytelling\, the necessity of art\, and the voices of those who refused to be silenced. \nThis is your moment to pause\, breathe\, and gather the energy to keep pushing forward. Because the march isn’t over. It’s just getting started.
URL:https://marchonfest.org/event/march-on-a-power-boost-for-the-soul/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250224T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250224T213000
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SUMMARY:Long Way Down: From Page to Stage
DESCRIPTION:March On is honored to announce an exclusive virtual salon “Long Way Down: From Page to Stage” featuring March On Founder Robert Raben\, in dialogue with MacArthur “Genius” Fellow and award-winning Author Jason Reynolds. \nReynolds’ groundbreaking story has been reimagined as a critically acclaimed musical by Dahlak Brathwaite and Khiyon Hursey\, bringing its raw emotion\, gripping storytelling\, and rhythmic urgency to the stage. Jason and Robert explore the unquestioned norms of revenge that sustain loss and trauma\, the silent weight of grief and the need for emotional expression\, and the impact of a single decision to either break or perpetuate generational cycles.
URL:https://marchonfest.org/event/long-way-down-from-page-to-stage/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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