Solutions to Heal and Restore the Soul of Our Community Conference

Sounds of my People Music and Arts Enterprises is a premier event and entertainment company specializing in marketing, logistics management and event planning.We work with venues, entertainers, promoters, fraternities and sororities, social Groups and the like to provide quality programming and events in the DMV(Washington Metropolitian Area)  and greater Baltimore area To include but not limited to African Diaspora cultural events, Pop up shops, Comedy Shows, sporting events, Parties and the like.Our Social group DMV Nightlife  plans meetups throughout  the DMV area where people can enjoy cultural music, poetry, dance, comedy and the like.To plan your next event through us please contact Vera Fields @ 240-277-7818 and leave a text.  Do not leave a voice mailVisit our websites @ www.soundsofmypeople.com & www.dmvnightlife.comemail us at soundsofmypeople@gmail.com

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Come join us at the "Solutions to Heal and Restore the Soul of Our Community Conference" to discuss how we can make our community stronger

Howard University- School of Social Work

Join us for the 2nd Annual Solutions to Heal and Restore the Soul of Our Community Conference on Saturday, May 31, starting at 9 a.m. at Howard University School of Social Work, located at 601 Howard Place NW, Washington, DC 20059. This transformative event brings together community leaders, health professionals, and changemakers to address critical issues impacting our neighborhoods. Featured speakers include Dr. Roger Mitchell, Kamal Ali, Dr. Edwin Chapman, Dr. Robert Cosby, and Dr. Frank Malone—all dedicated advocates for healing and justice. The conference is proudly sponsored by 100 Fathers Inc., the HU Multidisciplinary Gerontology Center, and Sounds of My People Music and Arts Enterprises, LLC. For more information, contact Dr. Robert Cosby at <a href="" title="" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">(202) 494-1060</a>. Don’t miss this powerful day of solutions, solidarity, and community. Options to attend:(Ticket and Donation options)Donations go towards the programs, services and community outreach of 100 Fathers Inc.- A donation receipt acknowledgement available upon request.Donation- groups, churches, businesses, organizations can make a donation and set up a table at the event.- Donation of 150.00 comes with 10 general admission tickets, donations of 300.00 comes with 25 general admission tickets.sponsor- set up a table and logo on program-75.00Sponsor a social worker in the DMV donation ticket-75.00- Make a 75 dollar donation and sponsor a social worker to attend the conference.Group admission- 10 tickets- 150.00General Admission- 25.00Student general admission- 10.00General Admission with 6. CEU credits for licensed Social Workers- 75.00

The Second Healing and Restoring the Soul of the Community ConferenceHoward University School of Social Work (HUSSW)Multidisciplinary Gerontology CenterHUSSW Auditorium (First Floor Room 114A)Saturday, May 31, 2025, 9AM - 4PM Scholarship Awards available for Youth (under age 18), and Howard AffiliatedLocation: Social Work Auditorium – Room 114 A, 601 Howard Place, NW, Wash. DC 200599:00 AM - 9:30 AM -Continental Breakfast and Registration – First Floor Pioneer Room ​(room. 114).9:30 AM Opening – Call to Action - accompanied by HU 100 Round Drum Circle led ​by Master Drummer Aban with Youth9:30 - 10:30 AM -Auditorium• 9:30 AM - Greetings and Overview of the Day - Dr. Robert Cosby• 9:45 AM - History of Why this Day Matters - Dr. Franklyn Malone - recognizing Dr. Julius Hayes (Saturday Academy for Positive Self-Development)Opening Prayer• 10:00 AM– Addressing Social Isolation and Trauma in the Community - Dr. Cosby • Presentation• 10:30-11:30 AM - Panel Discussion on Why Solutions and Healing Are Needed in Communities and Understanding What Works - Facilitator Dr. Cosby• Losses in the Community - Mr. Tyrone Parker• Causes for the Losses and What Works - Dr. Edwin Chapman• Solutions and Examples of Evidence Based Practice - Dr. Miriam Michael,Dr. Chapman11:30 -11:40 PM – BREAK – Visit Vendors (Fill out raffle tickets and drop off at ​tables)11:40 - 12:10 PM – Mr. Kamal Ali – Keynote Presentation - Why This Is the Time For ​US to Be Part of the Solution12:10 -12:30 PM What Is Working in the Community –Dr. Franklyn Malone, Introducing Mr. Chris Thomas, Mr. Prince Hamm –Demonstrating the Role of Males as a Significant Part of Healing the Community -12:30 - 1:30 PM – Interactive Lunch• 12:30 – 12:45 PM - Mindfulness Exercise – Vera Fields, Community Outreach Coordinator, Howard University Multidisciplinary Gerontology Center12:45 -12:55 100 Round Drum Circle founder Kai Bismillah withMaster Drummer Aban• 12:45 – 1:15 PM - Awards and Recognition Ceremony -Vendor Giveaway Raffle/ Assisted by HUMGC- Interns• Youth and Young Adults Lunch and Youth Summit(Lower Level, Room G-7) 1:15 - 2:30 PM – Blueprint for Change – Adults and Youth discuss Solutions to Heal ​the Community• 1:15 – 2:00 PM Adults Discuss Solutions for the Community (Auditorium, Room 114 A) –2:00 – 2:30 PM Youth and Young Adults meet with Adults in a Panel format to Report Out and share theirrecommendations-​1. Health (Dr. Janice Davis?)2. Financial Literacy- Carlos Gladden, Ethan Hayes3. Fatherlessness4. Violence in the Community5. Mental Health 2:30 - 3:15 PM - Dr. Roger Mitchell, Keynote Presentation 3:15 - 3:30 PM Wrap Up, with Summary of Recommendations and Evaluation – (Use QR Code to access Evaluation survey) 4:00 PM Adjourn

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