This vital gathering, taking place on Saturday, August 24, 2024, at the Copley Library, is dedicated to creating a unified front against violence in our communities. Our mission extends beyond ending street violence; we aim to dismantle the school-to-prison pipeline and shed light on the wrongful incarceration of innocent Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) men, often imprisoned for life due to systemic injustices and lack of support. Today, we come together as a community to amplify unheard voices, advocate for change, and seek real solutions to the deep-rooted issues affecting us all. Thank you for joining us in this important conversation.. No matter where you are, you are welcome to join us in person or via zoom!
Welcome to the "Tudo Djunto - All Together We Can Stop Violence Community Forum."
Meet Our Moderator for the Day
Paulo A. De Barros
Discussion Topics:
Impact of labeling youth as gang members in Black communities.
Consequences of violence on individuals and families.
Strategies to support young children and adults through transitions.
Support services for the wrongfully incarcerated.
Building partnerships to combat street violence and foster peace.
Reading from I am Junior
Meet Our Panelist
Explore the Event Itinerary:
As we navigate the powerful conversations and impactful moments of the "Tudo Djunto - All Together We Can Stop Violence Community Forum," our detailed itinerary will guide you through the day's proceedings. Click on the sections below to expand and view the scheduled discussions, keynote addresses, panel sessions, and interactive activities.
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12 Months Behind the Walls - Art Gallery by Tudo Djunto
Meet & Greet w/ Panelists, City & State Officials
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Panel Discussion 1
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Lunch in 2 Phases of 60 Guest at Time.
The lunchroom will be closed promptly at 2 PM.
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Transition Period
Poetry - Joana Don - Amos Don
Breathwork - Kristen Thomas
Poetry - Tiffany O
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Panel Discussion 2 Amilton Dosouto
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12 Months Behind the Walls Art Gallery by Tudo Djunto
Tudo Djunto Members
Tudõ Djuntõ is a movement that began in Norfolk Prison in 2014 as a sub-committee of the African American Coalition Committee (A.A.C.C.). Our mission for Tudõ Djuntõ is to unite our community and put an end to Black-on-Black violence. This is our primary and most important priority.
TUDO DJUNTO ART GALLERY
Our Transition Team
Kristen Thomas
Tiffanie O
Amos Don
Born and raised in Boston, Massachusetts to Haitian parents, it was hard embracing my ethnic culture, because I wanted to fit in with black and brown Americans in my community. The difference in culture, despite me sharing the same hue as them, led to bullying and ultimately unfocus in school. At an early ages in elementary's 3rd grade I noticed I loved reading and writing. I started developing ideas for storytelling. Unfortunately, my insecurity and distraction from school led me to fitting in with the neighborhood bullies until anger took a hold of me and eventually contributed to my incarceration.
After losing my freedom, I began to pursue my education on my own. Reading became key to unlocking me from ignorance. Later I enrolled in the prison education programs and successfully earned a certificate from Spectrum's (Criminal Thinking) NEADS Dog program.
Nowadays I enjoy educating myself on my Haitian culture, writing short (fictional) stories, and performing the art of Spoken Words Poetry, which I would love to share with you all. Enjoy reading!
This historical event took months of planning, loads of collaborations, lots of conversation & site visits but we did it! We thank every single person who took the time to learn about Tudo Djunto, and help us make this day a success!
Partners
Sponsors
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Mayor's Office of Cultural Affairs
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Russell E. Holmes
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Mayor's Office of Community Safety