ACTIVIST: Nobody’s Coming to Save Us — Book Tour (Charlottesville)

Date & Time: Sunday, November 23, 2025 • 3:00–5:00 PM
Location: Jefferson School African American Heritage Center, 233 4th St NW, Charlottesville, VA 22903

Join Dr. Wes Bellamy and special guest Joy Reid (former MSNBC commentator, author, and political analyst) for a high-energy stop on the Nobody’s Coming to Save Us Book Tour. This program is a community conversation on leadership, purpose, and action—designed to move us from awareness to impact.

What to Expect

• Opening performance by The DND Dance Team to set the tone for a people-powered afternoon.
• Our voices, Our Time panel highlighting emerging leaders and tangible pathways to serve. The Panel features Jessica Carter of HER Sports, Raylaja Waller of the City of Promise, James "Littlez" Dowell of the Prolyfck Run Club, and Shanice Bradford of Ready Kids.
• Fireside chat with Joy Reid & Dr. Wes Bellamy on authentic leadership, accountability, and building institutions that last.
• Audience Q&A and a practical Call-to-Action so you leave with next steps, not just notes.
• Books available on site (while supplies last).

Who Should Attend

Students, organizers, educators, faith and civic leaders, artists, entrepreneurs, and anyone committed to building stronger Black communities and cross-community coalitions.

Co-Sponsors

This event is proudly co-sponsored by partners featured on the flyer and event write-up:
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. — Charlottesville Alumnae Chapter; In My Humble Opinion Radio Show; Vinegar Hill Magazine; The Tonsler League; BPN; Can I Talk To You Cville?; and the Jefferson School African American Heritage Center.

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Accessibility & Notes

• Venue is accessible; please reach out with any accommodation requests.
• Doors open at 2:30 PM; program begins promptly at 3:00 PM.
• Seating is first-come, first-served with limited standing room available.

Come ready to learn, build, and act—together.