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30 03, 2023

Racial Justice Essay Contest Awards Celebration

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Michael Jeffries Talks Boxser Diversity Initiative with Paul Blezard of the Lockdown LitFest

The Boxser Diversity Initiative, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization based in Sarasota, Florida, funds programs that provide speakers, exhibits and other methods of communication to foster tolerance and understanding of all groups, no matter their race, religion or gender identity.

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Traces of the Trade: A Story From the Deep North Film Screening Recap March 15, 2023
Racial Justice Essay Contest Awards Celebration March 9, 2023
Trailblazer Award Presented to Judge Charles Williams at the 2023 Path to Unity Luncheon January 30, 2023
Reserve Tickets for ‘Traces of the Trade: A Story From The Deep North’ January 17, 2023

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La’Tiara Love is a marketing professional who sp

La’Tiara Love is a marketing professional who specializes in connecting people, products, and services. She earned her BBA degree from the Isenberg School of Management at UMass Amherst with a concentration in Marketing. La’Tiara has worked for corporations and organizations, nationally and internationally, and has over a decade of management experience. She has earned several company awards and is the recipient of the “Excellence in Leadership” Award and the “Outstanding Customer Service” Award. She is currently a realtor at Imagine Realty, and is passionate about providing exceptional service for her clients.

La’Tiara is a Co-Curator for the “Glimpse of the Artist: A Community Celebration” art exhibition. The art experience is sponsored by SAACC, Bank of America, the Community Foundation of Sarasota County, Young Black Climate Leaders, and The Ringling. The exhibition’s debut at The Ringling was a great success.

To learn more about La’Tiara, please visit her Linktr.ee. For more information on “Glimpse of the Artist,” please visit The Ringling Community Gallery website: bit.ly/TheRinglingCommunityGallery.

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Manasota Remembers (officially The Sarasota Manate

Manasota Remembers (officially The Sarasota Manatee Community Remembrance Project) is a partnership with the Equal Justice Initiative (EJI) to create an educational and meaningful initiative where the history of racial violence can be learned, as well as to memorialize and to honor the victims of racial violence.

The Boxser Diversity Initiative is honored to lead the Manasota Remembers project along with Manasota ASALH, Newtown Alive and the Sarasota African American Cultural Coalition.

EJI works with communities to erect historical markers, organize soil collection ceremonies, and hold essay contests for local high school students to support the development of community-led efforts to engage with and discuss past and present issues of racial justice.

We are happy to announce that our local Racial Justice Essay Contest has been completed and the student winners will be announced during an AWARDS CELEBRATION on Thursday, March 30th at 5:30pm.

Our special guests include Jennifer Harris, a Senior Project Manager with the Equal Justice Initiative, as well as community leaders from the Manasota ASALH, Embracing Our Differences, Newtown Alive, the Sarasota African American Cultural Coalition and more.

Please join us on March 30th for the celebration as we recognize our local high school students for their participation in the EJI Racial Justice Essay Contest.

To get tickets, please visit ManasotaRemembers.eventbrite.com

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“Tickets are on sale NOW for NocheUnidos, the fl

“Tickets are on sale NOW for NocheUnidos, the flagship fundraising concert of UnidosNow!

Presented by Gulf Coast Community Foundation and Czaia Law this visionary concert guarantees attendees a worldly evening of inspiring, creative, and captivating performances on a stage with over 80 professional musicians, including the globally recognized Mariachi Cobre group combined with the 72-piece Venice Symphony Orchestra.

This sellout event will be held at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall on Friday, April 28 at 7:30 pm. Get your tickets now!”

Please visit UnidosNow.org/NocheUnidos-2023 for more information.

Photo credit: UnidosNow

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Embracing Our Differences had their annual luncheo

Embracing Our Differences had their annual luncheon a few weeks ago. The event was phenomenal! Thank you for 20 years of celebrating diversity — not just racial, but all differences.

Embracing Our Differences (EOD) is a nonprofit organization that utilizes art and education to support diversity and advance inclusivity in the Sarasota area. EOD’s prime contribution to the community is its annual juried art exhibition and its series of workshops and other educational events. This year’s theme is “Embracing Kindness.”

To learn more about EOD, please visit EmbracingOurDifferences.org.

Photo credit: Sarasota Magazine, Embracing Our Differences

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The Gilbert Mural Initiative is a public art proje

The Gilbert Mural Initiative is a public art project led by DreamLarge. The project is based on an idea from resident Walter Gilbert. The art works featured in Overtown, now called the Rosemary District, honor contributors and pioneers of Sarasota’s Black community, including Leonard Reid, Lewis and Irene Colson, Buck O’Neil, and education pioneer Emma E. Booker.

To learn more about the project, please visit DreamLarge.org or the Rosemary District of Sarasota, FL.

Photo credit: Rosemary Art & Design District, SRQ Magazine, Sarasota Magazine, DreamLarge

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Jesse Clark is a Haitian-American fine art photogr

Jesse Clark is a Haitian-American fine art photographer studying at Ringling College of Art and Design (RCAD). His work explores consciousness and identity in relation to cultural issues. His photography has been exhibited in SPAACES, Art Center Sarasota, and MARA Studio.

Check out his work by visiting jeaseclarkart.com.

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Comment from an audience member after the recent s

Comment from an audience member after the recent screening of the documentary film “Traces of the Trade”:

"Because of BDI, our community has greater opportunities to have these important discussions and to constantly learn and grow. We are so fortunate for that. If BDI is involved, I just know it’s going to be a truthful and meaningful experience and one that gives hope for the future. I also believe that your good Boxser family energy lights the room and sets the positive tone, creating a safe environment for growth."

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Comment from an audience member after the recent s

Comment from an audience member after the recent screening of the documentary film “Traces of the Trade”:

“Thank you for the marvelous program and for assembling the audience you did. It truly reflected diversity…”

#philanthropy #charity #university #highereducation #college #florida #education #slavery #bhm #blackhistorymonth #africanamerican #africanamericanhistory #blackhistory #americanhistory #film #filmscreening #bradenton #sarasota #lakewoodranch #tampabay #dei #diversity #diversityandinclusion #community #blackexcellence #blackwomen #modernslavery #orlando #miami #justice

Comment from an audience member after the recent s

Comment from an audience member after the recent screening of the documentary film “Traces of the Trade”:

“Congratulations on the program! I salute the family for their courage in producing the documentary. I was very pleased to see the turnout and response from the audience. I look forward to you continuing your programs.”

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