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The 2^nd cohort of Ignite the South convened for their first retreat in New Orleans, LA on October 11-13 to learn, reflect, and conspire together.

Our executive director, D’Lynn Jacobs, and I got to attend our first Unity Summit earlier this month.

Join us in welcoming our Director of Operations and Program Innovation, Courtney Wright!

Open Horizon proudly recognized 8/28/2023 with a donation to Greatest MINDS, a non-profit organization that works with college students and young professionals to become the next generation of civic leaders through mentoring, volunteering and participating.

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.