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Souls of a Nation Art Exhibit

The Festival Center Community Art Gallery 1640 Columbia Road NW, Washington

Souls of A Nation is an arts advocacy project that explores the stories of people impacted by systems of power. The portraits and accompanying writings examine how white supremacy manifests through […]

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Permítanme Hablar Art Exhibit

The Festival Center Community Art Gallery 1640 Columbia Road NW, Washington

The exhibit "Permítanme Hablar" showcases the vibrant semi-representational abstract works of AnaYelsi Velasco Sanchez. The pieces in this exhibit depict stories of justice and liberation., inviting the viewer to connect […]

Event Series Weekly Bible Study

Weekly Bible Study

Zoom

Come and be a part of the vibrant Festival Center community as we gather together every week via Zoom for an enriching Bible study experience. Our interactive sessions delve into the profound messages within the week's lectionary readings. Our Zoom gatherings provide a convenient platform for participation, allowing you to join from the comfort of […]

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50 Years of Failure: Reimagining Public Safety

The Festival Center 1640 Columbia Road NW, Washington

Through policies, legislation, and social attitudes based in racism, the United States has maintained 50 years of mass incarceration, which has brought about devastation to individuals, families, and entire communities, especially communities of color. Yet, even in the midst of institutionalized societally sanctioned oppression, glimpses can be seen of a justice system that protects the rights of individuals where victims of crime find healing and where those accused of committing harm find accountability and restoration. On Thursday, September 14 from 7-8:30 pm, you are invited to join experts, pastors, theologians, and those directly impacted by injustice to reimagine public safety that authentically includes all people. Our hope is that together the retributive nature of mass incarceration can be transformed into a justice system that heals and restores.