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Ignite the South is currently accepting applications for the second cohort. Check out this 3:30-minute video to learn about the leadership development program.

“I like your shoes. I’m glad you’re wearing sneakers too.” Mama Doi said to point out a similarity and innocuously foster immediate connection. I received it and asked if she was a hugger. I was delighted that she was and leaned into her embrace. 

Our Conversations About Race & Belonging: Parents Program was recently featured in The Alexandria Zebra.

Dr. Dawn Jacobs Martin and Pumpkin Jacobs both have huge birthdays next week; Pumpkin is turning 4 and Dawn is turning an age (with 4 in it) that I can’t disclose if I want to keep my sister and her fabulous Leo energy.

Our Conversations About Race & Belonging: Parents Program was recently featured in The Alexandria Stylebook.

Last week, Ignite the South’s inaugural cohort held its third and final in-person retreat. They convened in Atlanta, Georgia for three days of programming.

I wish for you truth and liberation on this Juneteenth, Friends & Cousins of Open Horizon! I love Juneteenth. It has been one of my favorite holidays since before it was a federally recognized holiday.

A couple of weeks ago, April 12 -14, Ignite the South held its second in-person Retreat, this time in Jackson, Mississippi.