Events

If you dream of becoming an author, this day retreat is a step on that path. Learn how to fight against imposter-syndrome, find your writing-tribe, and live a writerly life. Bring a notebook or laptop for a day dedicated to prioritizing your writing. Bring a packed lunch. Light snacks will be provided

Want to write your first book but just don’t know how to begin? Authors Cardyn Brooks and Heather Brooks will lead participants in turning their book ideas into book manuscripts. They will lead you through the first steps of creating a manuscript for publication including tips about traditional and self-publishing pathways. Bring a notebook or laptop. Bring a packed lunch. Light snacks will be provided.

Are you interested in descendant research? Karen Pearson, Collette (Spriggs) Harris, Ed Spriggs, Jordan Moore Jackson, and Denise Barton, and Queen descendants have joined forces! Their quest is to investigate family connections within the African American community with surnames including Spriggs, Stewart, Barton, Diggs, Weldon, Johnson, Duckett, Clark, Queen, and Norris. Finds take families back to White Marsh and Sacred Heart Church in Prince George’s County. You may share information you may have.

Dr. Taiye Ayoola-Adedeji is the author of the interactive bilingual (English and Yoruba) book The Yoruba Sound Book for Children. She will engage children in fun cultural activities include music and play about the Yoruba people and culture. She engages children in using Yoruba words for colors, animals, foods, greetings, and seasons. Recommended for ages 4-12 with an accompanying adult. All ages under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.