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2017 R3: Roots, Rock, Run

Anna Lane Lingelbach Elementary School 6340 Wayne Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

WHAT? R3: Roots, Rock, Run 5k is GrassROOTS Community Foundation’s public health initiative to promote community wellness. Together we are reclaiming our health and our communities. R3 brings people together to run, walk, dance and move together. It’s a celebration!! Proceeds from the 5k race goes to fund to our out-of-school time wellness and leadership…

Black Girl Book Club at the YMCA in Newark

YMCA Newwark 600 Broad Street, Newark, NJ, United States

GrassROOTS Community Foundation SuperCamp NJ in conjunction with Marley Dias’ #1000blackgirlbooks campaign present   Black Girl Book Club at the YMCA in Newark Wednesday, July 12, 2017 Wednesday, July 19, 2017 Wednesday, July 26, 2017 Wednesday, August 2, 2017 Join us for reading and conversation. Bring a book where the black girl is the main…

Free

Black Girl Book Club at the YMCA in Newark

YMCA Newwark 600 Broad Street, Newark, NJ, United States

GrassROOTS Community Foundation SuperCamp NJ in conjunction with Marley Dias’ #1000blackgirlbooks campaign present   Black Girl Book Club at the YMCA in Newark Wednesday, July 12, 2017 Wednesday, July 19, 2017 Wednesday, July 26, 2017 Wednesday, August 2, 2017 Join us for reading and conversation. Open to kids K thru 8. Bring a book where…

Free

Black Girl Book Club at the YMCA in Newark

GrassROOTS Community Foundation SuperCamp NJ in conjunction with Marley Dias’ #1000blackgirlbooks campaign present   Black Girl Book Club at the YMCA in Newark Wednesday, July 12, 2017 Wednesday, July 19, 2017 Wednesday, July 26, 2017 Wednesday, August 2, 2017 Join us for reading and conversation. Open to kids K thru 8. Bring a book where…

Free

Black Girl Book Club at the YMCA in Newark

GrassROOTS Community Foundation SuperCamp NJ in conjunction with Marley Dias’ #1000blackgirlbooks campaign present   Black Girl Book Club at the YMCA in Newark Wednesday, July 12, 2017 Wednesday, July 19, 2017 Wednesday, July 26, 2017 Wednesday, August 2, 2017 Join us for reading and conversation.   Bring a book where the black girl is the…

Free

Books on the Beach

Inkwell Beach Seaview Ave., Oak Bluffs, MA, United States

Books on the Beach Free community event Family- friendly Come grab and book and read with Marley Dias, author and founder of #1000BlackGirlBooks Inkwell Beach Oak Bluffs, Martha's Vineyard August 15th 10-12pm

Free

Roots Rock Run 5k Newark

Weequahic Park Track 1 Thomas Carmichael Dr, Newark, NJ, United States

5K community walk/run and 1 mile walk to support GrassROOTS Community Foundation (GCF) wellness and public health initiatives in New Jersey. Led by Olympic runner Miki Barber, Director of Bloomfield Track and Field Programs, Coach Lisa Morgan, and Dupre “DoItAll” Kelly of 211 Community Impact and Lords of the Underground. September 30th. Beautiful Weequahic Park…

Food4Life Summit

Weequahic Park Elizabeth Ave & Meeker Ave., Newark, NJ, United States

On September 30th, SuperGirl Huntar launches her social action project titled Food4Life Summit. This food justice event aims to educate youth 10-15 years old on the importance of making healthy food choices even in difficult situations.   Open to all, this family-friendly summit offers a chance to learn the truth about the foods we eat.   Supported…

Free

2017 GIRLS SUMMIT

Robert Treat Hotel 50 Park Pl, Newark, NJ, United States

Before the Give Thanks for Girls Benefit Gala join Black Girl Excellence Award Honorees Marsai Martin, Haile Thomas, and Mikaila Ulmer and their parents for an intimate conversation with girls about how to unlock and support girls’ passions to help them achieve success. Girls plenary moderated by Marley Dias, author and founder of #1000BlackGirlBooks Caregivers plenary moderated by Icema Gibbs, Director of…

$50

Give Thanks For Girls Gala

Robert Treat Hotel 50 Park Pl, Newark, NJ, United States

The purpose of the Give Thanks for Girls Benefit Gala  honors black girls who have demonstrated through their actions in the community high levels of integrity, academic excellence and ingenuity.   Proceeds from the event goes to supporting the GrassROOTS Community Foundation efforts in developing girl changemakers.   This year’s national honorees are: Marsai Martin…

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