
The Black Diamond Group presents: Remembering Black History, Remembering Ourselves | Sunday Sessions
Poetic monologues, skits, and soulful music weave a tribute to Black history, resilience, and gratitude in an intimate parlor setting, centering community, faith, and collective healing.
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