SPECIAL:Legacy in Motion: A Multigeneration Celebration of Black Excellence

📅 Date and Time: Saturday, Feb 1st, 2025 | 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
📍 Multiple Locations: Lawn, Flex Space, 7th Street, Rosemary & Henrietta Avenues

We’re thrilled to celebrate the grand reopening of our space in the Historic Northwest District, a community with rich Black history and culture. We are so grateful to have permanent roots (that's right we own our property officially!) in community that embodies resilience, connection, care, creativity, and legacy. With the generous support of the West Palm Beach CRA, our first sponsor, we’re excited to share this momentous occasion with you! Please reach out if you are interested in being a sponsor to support our free programming initiatives.

🌟 Highlights of the day to include:

🎭 Harmony of Heritage: The Arts in Black History

(Heart and Soul Park Lawn):

• 10AM- Morning yoga session with Jade Light Yoga
• 11:15AM- Early Childhood Music class
• 12:15PM- Drumline Kick Off and Lift Every Voice Performance
• 12:30PM-Welcome and Conversation with Dr. Alisha Winn on the History of the NW
• 1:00PM- UB Kinsey/ Palmview Elementary Performance
• 2:00PM- Platinum Steppers Performance
• 2:30PM- Spoken Word with Kim Smith
• 2:40PM- Celebrity Storytime
• 3:45PM- Youth Performance
• 4:15PM- Bridging Revolutionaries Inaugural Program An Introduction to the PBC Black Cultural Heritage Trail Project with the founding elders and moderated by Brian Knowles
• 6:00PM- Dreyfoos BSU Performance
• 6:30PM- Youth Jazz Band Performance

🍴 Empowerment Chronicles : Black Brilliance in Education

(Readery Flex Space):

• 1PM- Cooking Class with Project Flourish
• 2PM- Gardening Class with Local Experts
• 3PM- 7 Ways to Practice Self-Care and Art Class with artist Deon Jefferson
• 4PM- African Dance Class with Natural Movers Foundation

(Readery Bookstore Space):

• 10AM-8PM- Dr. Winn's Documentary Viewing Display

📚 Voices of Black Excellence: A Showcase of Black Authors Literacy Fair

(7th Street between Sapodilla Ave and Rosemary Ave):

• A showcase of Black authors sharing their stories and works
• Meet talented writers that shine in our "See What I Can Be" Series

🛍️ Roots of Excellence: Celebrating Black Owned Businesses

(Rosemary Avenue):

• Support Black-owned businesses with an incredible vendor lineup, including art, delicacies, and more
• FREE Roller Rides with the TJ Spot Skating Rink

✨Community Collaborations: Black History Shines

(Henrietta Avenue):

• Interactive exhibits and drop in activities by local organizations like the CRA, Inner City Innovators, Mandel Library, Atlantic HS BSU and more.
• Local advocacy resources from long- standing partnerships in the community

Why Attend?
This event is more than a celebration; it’s a chance to honor the contributions of the Black community, foster connections, and learn through art, music, and storytelling for ALL ages! Join us in the Historic Northwest District as we blend cultural heritage with forward-movement liberatory learning and community engagement.

🎟️ Reserve Your Spot Now! Certain workshops require sign up.
Spaces are limited—don’t miss this unforgettable experience!

"We read something We learn something We share it with the world!"

If there is an accommodation you are seeking for the event please let us know.

Our goal is to facilitate spaces for inclusion and empowerment.

Rohi’s Readery is an award winning social justice driven children's bookstore and learning center dedicated to critical literacy that promotes inclusivity and diversity by honoring historically marginalized communities.

Rohi’s Liberation Station 501c3, a non-profit initiative by Rohi's Readery, honors historically marginalized communities through a multigenerational literacy learning approach.

Programming is FREE (paid for by Rohi's Liberation Station) unless otherwise stated on the event site. Donations are appreciated and will go back into Educational Programming and Services.

Givebutter: https://givebutter.com/0U9zbs

See you soon Revolutionary Readers!

(Credit: Adapted from ABA Children’s Institute DEIA Guide)

Rohi’s Readery (including Rohi’s Liberation Station 501c3) is committed to making your experience as inclusive and accessible as possible. While we can’t create a comprehensive guide, we welcome feedback and suggestions to improve the experience of this space.

Rohi’s Readery (including Rohi’s Liberation Station 501c3) is dedicated to providing a harassment-free experience and environment for everyone, regardless of race; sex; national origin; religion (or lack thereof); age; ethnicity; color; gender; gender identity and/or expression; neurodiversity; sexual orientation; marital, civil union, or domestic partnership status; past or present military service; physical, mental, or sensory disability; national, social, or ethnic origin; socioeconomic status; pregnancy; family or parental status and/or genetic information (including family medical history); physical appearance; or technology choices. We do not tolerate harassment, discrimination, or other unwelcome or unlawful behavior on the basis of any of these characteristics.

We reserve the right to ask you to leave the space if you do not comply with the code of conduct.

Host or Publisher Rohi's Readery