First Light and Reconciliation
FORJ Families Meeting (Families Organizing for Racial Justice)
Wednesday, November 13th, 7-9pm
Angier School
Adults and children ages 10+
Free
Annawon Weeden will enact a dynamic monologue tracing the history of the Wampanoag from pre-1492 to the present day. His presentation challenges the audience to rethink their ideas about the Wampanoag and about America itself. A member of the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe who grew up on the Narragansett Tribal Reservation in Rhode Island, Weeden has spent his life preserving the culture of his tribe. In 2016, he was awarded with a Congressional Honor as Culture Bearer for New England.
After Weeden’s presentation, the audience will break into small groups for a family-friendly discussion about reconciliation.
Note: Please be ON TIME! This is a dramatic presentation and it requires quiet and focus from the audience members.
This program is possible thanks to the generous sponsorship of Raising Luminaries. www.booksforlittles.com