OUR SOUTHERN INITIATIVE - AN OVERVIEW

SpiritHouse's Southern Initiative focuses on critical issues that impact the lives of African-Americans in the South, where more than 60% of African-Americans reside. Black people comprise a majority in 110 counties in the South.  These Black Belt counties run from Virginia to Texas.  They were once the seat of the Southern Freedom / Civil Rights Movement; today, they are still the breeding ground for poverty and white supremacy.


What Are We Doing Now?

A Long Train Running Towards Excellence - A Celebration of the Black Culture of Public School Education Prior to Integration. The last event was held from June 10 - 12, 2010, at St. James AME Church, in Columbus, GA. See Photos!

Voices From the South - Highlights the ideas, reflections, and voices of intergenerational and multi-ethnic voices from the South, about the South. Includes voices of our allies that speak about issues that relate to the South.

Under the Tent - Our new series. The tent stands as a metaphor for a common space where we gather to explore "what does it mean to be one with each other in a divisive world".

Gray-Haired Witnesses - The Gray-Haired Witnesses are a coalition of African-American women who come before the nation to call it to its highest potential as a democracy. 

SpiritHouse Has Moved! SpiritHouse has a new location in Atlanta, GA. As of December 2010, our office is located at:
1884 N. Ponce de Leon Ave., NE
Atlanta, GA 30307


What Have We Done Recently?

Organized a Southern Summit on Racism at St. Thomas Episcopal Church, Columbus, GA.

Organized a national action to save two Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) - Albany State and Savannah State.

SisterAll III - Our Tongues Cut Loose - this is a series celebrating the work of young black female artists.

Organized An Evening with Dr. Bernice Johnson Reagon - Building Diverse Communities Through the Arts with MidTown, Inc. and the Columbus Museum.

Ruby Speaks - Check this page to read the latest words from Founder and Director Ruby Sales. Coming Soon.

 

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1884 N. Ponce de Leon Ave. NE
Atlanta, GA 30307
Phone: (404) 228-1715 • Email: spirithousedc@aol.com

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