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SUMMARY:2025 Roots\, Rock\, Run 5k
DESCRIPTION:Join Us for the Roots\, Rock\, Run 5K!\nSaturday\, May 31st | Philadelphia\, PA & Virtual \n  \nRoots\, Rock\, Run 5K is more than a race—it’s a movement. \nHeld each year in Philadelphia on the morning of The Roots Picnic\, this community walk/run honors Black Thought\, lead MC of The Roots and co-founder and former chairman of GrassROOTS Community Foundation. \nFor the past eight years\, Roots Rock Run 5K has powered our global menstrual equity work—helping raise awareness\, distribute menstrual products\, and advocate for policies to #EndPeriodPoverty. \nNew this year: \nIn 2024\, we expanded the race. Our hybrid format allows you to participate from anywhere—virtually or in person! \nWhy It Matters: \nMenstrual inequity is a local and global issue. \nRight here in Philadelphia\, 1 in 4 residents lives in economic hardship\, struggling to afford essentials—including pads and tampons. \nGlobally\, millions of women and girls still lack access to the menstrual products they need to live with dignity. \nBe Part of the Change: \nRegister now: https://runsignup.com/Race/PA/Philadelphia/RootsRockRun5K \nBring a pad to donate on race day! \n✅ Connect with athletes\, advocates\, and change-makers \n✅ Support health\, equity\, and access for all \n✅ Celebrate a powerful tradition of resistance and care \n\nLead-Up Events: \nRooftop Yoga at Bok \nMay 13 & May 27 | In partnership with Bok \n  \nMark Your Calendar: \nMenstrual Equity Day is May 28th \nJoin us for a LIVE global conversation featuring Dr. Janice Johnson Dias and our partners from Jamaica (@herflow) and South Africa (@qrate_sa). \n  \nTogether\, we can build a #PeriodFriendlyWorld and achieve menstrual equity for all. \n 
URL:https://grassrootscommunityfoundation.org/event/2025-roots-rock-run-5k/
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SUMMARY:Roots Rock Run 5k 2022
DESCRIPTION:This year the R3 5K  will be a hybrid activity – you have your choice of the live or in-person starting at 8:30 at Lloyd Hall in Philadelphia (near the Art Museum) or to participate in the virtual race – wherever you are. \nOn June 4th between 8:30am and 12:00pm\, we will collectively run 5K wherever we are. \nSome of us will run with the GrassROOTS Team at Lloyd Hall and along Kelly Drive in Philadelphia\, others can run outside in the virtual race wherever you are or on a treadmill\, however you can do it! \nProceeds from your registration will go toward our efforts to #EndPeriodPoverty. \nThe top 3 winners will receive a special GrassROOTS tee. \n** First place winner will win two tickets to the Roots Picnic.\n** Best dressed in red will also win two tickets to the Picnic. \nFor more about our work to #EndPeriodPoversity see: https://grassrootscommunityfoundation.org/end-period-poverty/ \nEntry:\nEarly Registration is $20.00 until March 31.\nRegistration is $25.00  April 1 to June 3.\nRace-Day Registration is $30.00 \nA t-shirt will be sent to the first 50 registrants (virtual or live races). \nTo support your training for the race\, please join GrassROOTS Roots Rock Run 5k on Strava. \nQuestions: Contact: David Coughlin\, djcoughlin13@gmail.com\, 215-917-5025 \nHashtags:  #rootsrockrun5K #investingirls #endperiodpoverty\nTag: @grassrootsfound \n  \nDetails & Registration \n  \n\nWe are also having a set of meet-ups to prepare folks for the race. \nNo RSVP is required. \nRoots\, Rock\, Run 5k Training \nWalk or Run \nMeet-Ups at The BoatHouses on Kelly Drive \n9:00am on April 9\, April 23\, May 14 \n6:00pm on May 25 \nFirst 10 get free GCF Tee \nBring water\, towel and a great attitude \n#rootsrockrun5k #endperiodpoverty #endperiodshame
URL:https://grassrootscommunityfoundation.org/event/roots-rock-run-5k-2022/
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SUMMARY:Black Love: The Power of Parenting
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday\, June 26th at 1:00pm Join Dr. Beverly Guy-Shetfall will be in conversation with GCF President Dr. Janice Johnson Dias\, Ayo Afejuku Gathing\, M.D. and Alero Afejuku\, J.D \n  \nThey will explore the power of love to heal and help Black children thrive. \n  \nBeverly Guy-Sheftall \, PhD is the founding director of the Women’s Research and Resource Center (1981) and Anna Julia Cooper Professor of Women’s Studies at Spelman College. \n  \nAyo Afejuku Gathing\, M.D. is a board-certified child\, adolescent and adult psychiatrist. Dr. Gathing specializes in promoting a healthy lifestyle and decreasing the stigma of mental illness. \n  \nAlero Afejuku\, J.D. is a licensed attorney and academician. She completed her undergraduate and master’s program at Florida State University. Sparked by a love of children\, she taught middle school and high school students in the subjects of English and Global Studies. \n  \nRegister Below \n  \nLoading…
URL:https://grassrootscommunityfoundation.org/event/black-love-the-power-of-parenting/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event
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SUMMARY:Free Cooking Class for Seniors
DESCRIPTION:Are you 55 years or older?  Want to help us pilot our COOKING program? Join us on Wednesday at 6:30pm EST for cooking with Dr. Olivia. \n  \nVirtual class. Join wherever you are. \n  \nNo registration necessary. For recipe: email us at info@grassrootscommunityfoundation.org \n  \nTo get zoom link\, subscribe to newsletter by 7am EST 6-22-21. \nSubscribe to newsletter
URL:https://grassrootscommunityfoundation.org/event/free-cooking-class-for-seniors/
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SUMMARY:Men’s Health Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Join GrassROOTS and Dr. Janice Johnson Dias in collaboration with the YMCA of Charlotte and My Brother’s Keeper of Mecklenburg County for an afternoon conversation. \nModerated by Dr. Khalil Muhammad of Harvard Kennedy School. \nHow do men and boys co-create a world where all girls grow up to be healthy women. \n  \nJune 17\, 2021 | 11AM EST on Zoom (link will be provided after registration) \nRegistration for Men’s Health Book Club \nLoading…
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SUMMARY:You Matter: Breathing and Meditation Series
DESCRIPTION:You Matter: Breathing and Meditation Series \nwith Ieshia Alley\, Co-Founder of Shakti MindBody Studio \nExecutive Director\, SouthBay Yoga Conference \n  \nJune 14 – 18th \n12:30pm EST/ 9:30am EST \n  \nRegister below \n  \n  \nLoading…
URL:https://grassrootscommunityfoundation.org/event/you-matter-breathing-and-meditation-series/
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SUMMARY:1 Year Anniversary of Club Quarantine
DESCRIPTION:To celebrate the 1 Year Anniversary of Club Quarantine\, we’re hosting a Club Quarantine Appreciation IG Live Rooms with D-Nice and Adam Mosseri\, the Head of Instagram\, to celebrate how D-Nice used music and healing to bring the world together and highlight D-Nice’s upcoming Club Quarantine IG LIve the weekend of 3/19. The IG Live Rooms will also have a IG Live fundraiser component for the GrassROOTS Community Foundation @grassrootsfound \n  \nIG Live Rooms: Adam w/ D-Nice & Friends —Javicia Leslie (Batwoman) and Marley Dias (#Founder of #1000BlackGirlBooks) \nDate/Time: Thursday\, March 18 @ 4:30 PM PT/ 7:30 PM ET \nHost: Adam Mosseri @mosseri 
URL:https://grassrootscommunityfoundation.org/event/1-year-anniversary-of-club-quarantine/
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