Past Events

Day of National Concern

Wednesday, October 16, 2024
All-day event
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“My individual choices or actions, when multiplied by those of young people throughout the country, will make a difference. Together, by honoring this pledge, we can reverse the violence and grow up in safety.“ The Pledge began in 1996. Over 10 million students have signed the pledge. Our Voices of Black Mothers United (VBMU) initiative…

National Night Out

Tuesday, August 6, 2024
All-day event
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National Night Out culminates annually on the first Tuesday in August. National Night Out enhances the relationship between neighbors and law enforcement while bringing back a true sense of community. Furthermore, it provides a great opportunity to bring police and neighbors together under positive circumstances. The state of Texas and select areas celebrate the first…

National Crime Victims’ Rights Week

Sunday, April 21, 2024
Saturday, April 27, 2024
All-day event
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Below is a list of events that will be hosted by our VBMU mothers in recognition of Nation Crime Victims’ Rights Week:        

Beauty For Ashes Conference 2024

Saturday, March 2, 2024
9:30 am - 4:00 pm
274 Delsea Dr. Sewell, NJ 08080
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This event will be on March 2nd at The Perfecting Church in Sewell, NJ. Mending Hearts Ministry will also be hosting a conference for the Men on this day. Attached are the flyers, and below are the links to register. Registration will be closing on February 25th.

103rd NCSS Annual Conference

Friday, December 1, 2023
Sunday, December 3, 2023
All-day event
Nashville, Tennessee
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We are pleased to announce we will be attending the National Council for the Social Studies Annual Conference for the second year in a row to exhibit our K-12 Black History and Excellence Curriculum.

Day of National Concern

Wednesday, October 18, 2023
All-day event
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“My individual choices or actions, when multiplied by those of young people throughout the country, will make a difference. Together, by honoring this pledge, we can reverse the violence and grow up in safety.“ The Pledge began in 1996. Over 10 million students have signed the pledge. Our Voices of Black Mothers United (VBMU) initiative…

Woodson Center Curriculum Webinar

Tuesday, August 8, 2023
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
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Webinar: How Lesser-known Stories of Black Excellence help Students Take Charge of Their Futures With over 100,000 downloads, our free curriculum featuring inspiring stories from Black history and excellence has empowered students from all walks of life to be agents of their own uplift. Our lessons have been taught in schools, after-school programs, and citizen…

National Night Out

Tuesday, August 1, 2023
All-day event
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National Night Out culminates annually on the first Tuesday in August. National Night Out enhances the relationship between neighbors and law enforcement while bringing back a true sense of community. Furthermore, it provides a great opportunity to bring police and neighbors together under positive circumstances. The state of Texas and select areas celebrate the first…

Let It Go & Grow

Saturday, July 15, 2023
2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Newburg Library
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Survivors Sit and Speak Facilitator:  VBMU mother Aleisa Floyd

National Crime Victims’ Rights Week

Sunday, April 23, 2023
Saturday, April 29, 2023
All-day event
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Raise awareness about crime victims’ rights and services. Background: https://ovc.ojp.gov/program/national-crime-victims-rights-week/overview We’ll have participation in Nashville TN, Cleveland OH, Memphis TN, Atlanta GA, Waynesboro MS, St. Louis MO, Sacramento CA, Birmingham AL, Racine WI.