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The Frank Silvera Writers' Workshop is a legendary incubator for Black playwrights and storytellers, founded in 1973 as a living memorial to the late actor, director, and teacher Frank Silvera.

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Co-founded by Garland Lee Thompson alongside Morgan Freeman, Billie Allen, and Clayton Riley, the Workshop was born out of a need to create space for Black voices in American theatre—especially where traditional institutions fell short archives.nypl.org Harlem One Stop. For over 50 years, FSWW has nurtured emerging and established talent through its Reading/Critique Series, Writers/Directors Series, and Artistic Technical Assistance Collective (ATAC), offering mentorship, staged readings, and technical training that elevate both craft and community archives.nypl.org. Today, FSWW continues to thrive as a dynamic platform for education, performance, and legacy-building, spotlighting bold new voices and honoring the cultural richness of Black theatre

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Website:  https://www.thefsww.org

Rochelle’s Gourmet CoolPeppers Sauces is a bold, flavorful legacy born from the culinary brilliance of Rochelle D. Bradley-Gales and stewarded by John Gales Jr. Since its commercial launch on September 17, 2001, this FDA-approved line has been igniting taste buds and honoring heritage for over 25 years.

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Crafted from a recipe first birthed in the mid-to-late 1980s, Rochelle’s sauces are more than condiments—they’re cultural artifacts. From the fiery kick of Jalapeño Dipping Sauce to the creamy heat of Jalapeño Cream Cheese, each jar delivers gourmet flavor with grassroots soul. Whether used as a dip, a marinade, or a straight-from-the-jar indulgence, CoolPeppers Sauces invite you to “Rochelle-IT” with pride. Available through select retailers like Danette’s Urban Oasis in Fort Worth, Texas, the brand continues to expand its reach while staying rooted in authenticity, family, and flavor LinkedIn 

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Website: https://www.rochellescoolpeppers.com

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Custom Prayer Shawls are sacred coverings designed to embody devotion, identity, and legacy. Each shawl is handcrafted with intentionality, woven to carry prayers, scriptures, and prophetic declarations. They are not simply garments—they are mantles, altar-ready artifacts that transform fabric into spiritual confrontation and comfort.

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Every detail is symbolic. From vibrant colors to readable inscriptions, each shawl reflects the unique journey of the wearer. Some are crowned with names of God, others with family crests or prophetic sayings. Whether used in personal prayer, gifted in ceremonies, or worn in public witness, these shawls speak healing, authority, and divine intimacy.

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Custom Prayer Shawls multiply mantles across communities. They empower individuals, honor heritage, and create a tangible connection to faith. Each stitch is a declaration, each thread a legacy—crafted to protect, remind, and inspire.

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Website: www.customprayershawls.com

Byron C. Saunders is a cultural force, a legacy steward, and a visionary whose work bridges history, healing, and community transformation. Whether through storytelling, education, or advocacy, Byron’s presence commands reverence. He doesn’t just preserve culture—he activates it, inviting others to see themselves in the narrative and step into their own mantle of impact.

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His contributions span generations and genres. From curating historical truth to producing theatrical works that confront injustice, Byron’s leadership is both artistic and ancestral. He carries the weight of legacy with clarity and grace, ensuring that every project he touches becomes a platform for empowerment, remembrance, and radical truth-telling.

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To speak Byron’s name is to invoke a lineage of courage, creativity, and community care. His work is not just seen—it’s felt. It resonates in classrooms, on stages, and in hearts. Byron C. Saunders is not a moment—he’s a movement.

Founded in 2020, Zoom Catchers was built with a clear mission: to deliver top-tier audio and video production that elevates every client’s voice. From crisp sound engineering to visually compelling edits, our work reflects a commitment to excellence and innovation. We don’t just produce content—we craft experiences that resonate, inform, and inspire.

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Our services go far beyond podcasting. We specialize in video editing, virtual event management, and multi-platform storytelling across diverse industries. With years of hands-on experience, we understand how to shape content that’s not only engaging and informative, but unforgettable. Every project is a chance to amplify impact—and we catch every moment with precision.

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Website: www.zoomcatchers.us

Unity Unlimited, Inc was established in 2000 to provide resources, activities and connections to support the cause of unity and harmony within the communities of Fort Worth, the state of Texas, America and the world.

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​Ms. Opal Lee began Opal’s Walk 2 DC in 2016 at age 89. She started with the plan to walk the 1,400 miles from Fort Worth, Texas to Washington, DC in hopes of gaining support from Congress to officially name Juneteenth a national holiday. With the goal of 100,000 petition signatures, Ms. Opal set out on her mission and hasn’t stopped since. She has since reached over 1.5 million signatures.

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Website: www.opalswalk2dc.com