IMPACT Silver Spring

The Fall Family Festival
2022-10-15 14:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Hughes United Methodist Church, 10700 Georgia Avenue , Wheaton, MD, 20902, United States
What better way to kick off fall than a festival?! IMPACT and Hughes United Methodist Church are co-organizing a festival with the theme “Cultures and Voices of the World.” The event will feature fun for the whole family includes games and activities for children, raffles, music, and resources and services from Montgomery County. There will be vendors from different countries, Mariachi, and folk dancers. Attendees are invited to wear clothing representing their heritage. If you wish to perform a folkloric dance from your home country, please contact IMPACT Network Builder Carmen Hernandez at carmen@impactsilverspring.org. We hope to see you there!
Parking is available at 10613 Georgia Avenue–across the street from Hughes United Methodist Church.

Film & Discussion: Decolonizing Mental Health
2022-07-28 19:00 - 20:00 | Online Event
The month of July is designated as “BIPOC Mental Health Month” in order to bring awareness to the unique mental health challenges and needs of historically disenfranchised or oppressed racial and ethnic groups in the United States. Black, Indigenous peoples, and other People of Color (BIPOC) experience a broad spectrum of ongoing discrimination, oppression, and inequity within the mental healthcare industry.

During this one hour, online event, we will watch a series of interviews from the PBS World Channel series “Decolonizing Mental Health.” This series examines the systemic inequities that prevent BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) communities from receiving appropriate treatment. The interviews focus on the transformative work of therapists and individuals of color who are changing the narrative of what mental health support can look like in ways that are more affirming, culturally responsive, and dismantle racism.
A facilitated discussion will follow the film viewing.

Use this link to register for this FREE event: https://tinyurl.com/y669r3n5
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We are pleased to offer MCPS Student Service Learning (SSL) hours for students age 16 or older who participate in this event. To receive SSL hours, you must pre-register for this event through the Montgomery County Volunteer Center using this link:
https://montgomerycountymd.galaxydigital.com/need/detail/?need_id=711767

Edgewood Park Cleanup and Beautification
2022-06-25 09:00 - 11:00 | Edgewood Neighborhood Park, 13900 Robey Road, Silver Spring MD
Join us in East County next Saturday to help the environment and build community as we cleanup Edgewood Neighborhood Park!
Event is co-sponsored by IMPACT; Montgomery County Alumnae Chapter – Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.; MoCo Department of Environmental Protection; and Montgomery Parks Department.

➢ Saturday, June 25, 2022
➢ Edgewood Park 13900 Robey Road Silver Spring MD
➢ 9 – 11 am (arrival for registration and training by 8:15 am)
➢ Please wear closed toe shoes and long pants to ensure your safety.
➢ SSL hours offered to MCPS students.
➢ Children under the age of 14 must be supervised by a parent or guardians.

IMPACT Presents "Suppressed and Sabotaged 2022"
2022-06-01 18:45 - 20:45 | AFI Silver Theatre, 8633 Colesville Road, Silver Spring, MD, 20910, United States
FREE EVENT!

Eventbrite registration link:
https://tinyurl.com/39w9nauc

Join us for an advanced viewing of “Suppressed and Sabotaged 2022,” a documentary by Brave New Films that raises public awareness of the alarming ways that efforts to suppress the vote and overturn election results are threatening our democracy.

The screening (film is 43 minutes long) will be followed by a panel discussion featuring:
-Yanet Amanuel, Director of Public Policy, ACLU of Maryland
-Joanne Antoine, Executive Director, Common Cause Maryland
-Will Wilder, Singer Fellow, Brennan Center for Justice
Our host and moderator is Ronnie Galvin, Managing Director for Community Investment, Greater Washington Community Foundation.

The film and panel discussion will touch on these core themes:
1. How our work for a just and equitable Montgomery County is taking place against a national backdrop of voter suppression efforts across the country.
2. How inequitable incarceration rates are tied to voter suppression.
3 The importance of voter access in the fight to combat racism and racial inequity.
4. Action steps we can take to stand in solidarity with other states experiencing the fallout of recent voter laws, and what we can do as a nation to guarantee equitable access to the polls.
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We are taking safety at this event seriously. To promote the health and well-being of attendees and staff, we’ll be implementing the following measures:
Masks will be required to be worn at all times.
Proof of vaccination (digital or paper) will be required for entry.
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This is a FREE event and fundraiser, so please consider donating when you register.
Register on Eventbrite using this link:
https://tinyurl.com/39w9nauc

Community Resource Fair in Wheaton
2022-05-28 12:00 - 15:00 | Hughes United Methodist Church, 10700 Georgia Avenue , Wheaton, MD, 20902, United States
Don’t miss this FREE community fair showcasing important state and county resources and services. Providers will be on hand to offer information on a wide variety of topics:
* Rent and mortgage payment assistance
* Job resources
* Validating your career from abroad
* Starting a business
* Getingt a loan
* Health Insurance
* English Classes
* Citizenship Classes
* Buying your own home
For more information or if you have questions, please contact IMPACT Senior Network Builder Carmen Hernandez at carmen@impactsilverspring.org

Spring Health Fair / Feria de Salud de Primavera
2022-05-07 11:00 - 15:00 | Hughes United Methodist Church, 10700 Georgia Avenue , Wheaton, MD, 20902, United States
Mark your calendars for the Spring Health Fair at Hughes United Methodist Church (10700 Georgia Ave., Wheaton) coming Saturday, May 7 from 11:00 am – 3:00 pm! This educational and interactive event is designed to provide important health and wellness information to community members including health screenings and COVID vaccinations and test kits. More than 20 resource providers are already confirmed!!! Please share the event flyer (in English and Spanish) with your networks. Hope to see you there!
¡Marque sus calendarios para la Feria de Salud de Primavera en la Iglesia Metodista Unida Hughes (10700 Georgia Ave., Wheaton) el próximo sábado 7 de Mayo de 11:00 am a 3:00 pm! Este evento educativo e interactivo está diseñado para brindar información importante sobre salud y bienestar a los miembros de la comunidad, tendremos exámenes de salud y vacunas y kits de prueba de COVID. ¡Ya están confirmados más de 20 proveedores de recursos! Comparta el folleto del evento (en inglés y español) con sus redes. ¡Esperamos verte allí!

Neighbor Exchange
2022-04-23 14:00 - 17:00 | 3214 Hewitt Avenue, Silver Spring MD (Green area in the back), 3214 Hewitt Avenue, Silver Spring, MD, 20906, United States
All are welcome to this community-organized block party in Aspen Hill!! Come and enjoy the outdoors with fun activities for families as well as connecting to valuable information on health, safety, education, and more from Montgomery County resource providers. For more information about the event, contact Carmen Hernandez at carmen@impactsilverspring.org.

Film & Discussion of "Takeover"
2022-04-21 18:30 - 20:00 | Online Event
Join us for IMPACT’s next online Film & Discussion event as we watch the award-winning documentary “Takeover.” The film is 37 minutes long and will be followed by a facilitated discussion.

“Takeover,” described by Amy Goodman of Democracy Now as “extraordinary,” follows the 12 historic hours on July 14, 1970 when members of the Puerto Rican revolutionary group the Young Lords Party took over the dilapidated Lincoln Hospital in the South Bronx of New York City. The documentary chronicles “their resistance to institutions founded on wealth and White supremacy, and their collective struggle for quality, accessible healthcare.”

We’ve chosen “Takeover” for “Film & Discussion” as a vehicle for looking at political radicalism in new ways, honoring cross-racial solidarity, and remembering the lessons learned by our activist ancestors. We believe it’s particularly important to consider these ideas right now as we’re entering an important election season that could determine whether we choose to move forward in bold and transformative ways or not.

Please use this link to pre-register for this free event: https://tinyurl.com/2mvpbvuu

Rest as Resistance: A Black Affinity Space
2022-02-17 19:00 - 20:00 | Online Event
Join us for “Rest as Resistance,” an online Black affinity space for intentional rest, as we celebrate Black History Month in preparation for our Black future. The event will feature a conversation facilitated by healer and educator Brittany H. Brady and will culminate with a meditation to center rest as a people. We welcome anyone who identifies as and experiences life as a Black person to join in this space. This is a FREE event, but space is limited to 30 participants. Please click HERE to register in advance.

Rethinking Thanksgiving
2021-11-18 18:30 - 20:00 | Online Event
Join us for an online Film & Discussion event to reflect on Indigenous Peoples history in the U.S. in light of this Thanksgiving holiday. The purpose of this space is to explore meaningful ways we can honor Indigenous Peoples, history, and tackle myths of Thanksgiving.

Thanksgiving brings to the occasion a time where loved ones can gather in celebration, however, the holiday’s mythical origins silence the violent history that, in part, brought the holiday to fruition. During our time together, we will hold space for our favorite things about Thanksgiving, the formal holiday’s violent origins, and how we can honor Indigenous Peoples in consideration of these contrasting dynamics.
The event will include a video viewing and large- and small-group discussions. For a more intimate conversation, this event will be capped at 20 registrants.

Please use this link to register for this FREE event: https://tinyurl.com/xaurt32x

Fall Festival @ Hughes UMC
2021-10-23 14:00 - 17:00 | MD
Don’t miss the FALL FESTIVAL at Hughes United Methodist Church on Saturday, October 23 from 2 pm – 5 pm. IMPACT is partnering with Hughes to bring the community a family-friendly event where neighbors can connect with services and resources, children can have fun, and we can support local vendors. Resource providers scheduled to be there include: Gilchrist Center, Montgomery College, Holy Cross Hospital, Catholic Charities and WIC Programs. There will also be Zumba, games for kids, a moon bounce, and an ice cream truck and crafts from the Yarn Bomb knitters.

Intro to Conflict Resolution with CRCMC
2021-07-07 18:00 - 19:00 | MD
This workshop is brought to you by the Conflict Resolution Center of Montgomery County and IMPACT Silver Spring.

About this event

This workshop will cover a variety of topics to introduce conflict. It will explore how and why individuals react in different ways to conflict. This session will also include strategies for developing productive ways to communicate with a partner, co-worker, neighbor, family member, acquaintance etc., and look at the ways a specific conflict may be affecting you. During our time together, we will also discuss interpersonal disputes around evictions, community conflict, and issues involving race and class.
Please use this link to register for this free online event: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/intro-to-conflict-resolution-with-crcmc-tickets-160230751491

Film and Discussion of "Disclosure"
2021-06-30 18:30 - 21:00 | Online Event
In honor of LGBTQ+ Pride Month, please join us online as we watch “Disclosure,” a documentary that explores how decades-old stereotypes, memes, and tropes in the media both form and reflect our understanding of transgender issues.

The film shows the power of the media to shape societal attitudes about groups of people whose voices and experiences have been suppressed. “Disclosure” premiered at the 2020 Sundance Film Festival and is described as, “an ambitious, ground-breaking and nuanced examination of over one hundred years of trans representation on screen.”

We’ve selected this film for Pride Month because it allows us to uplift the stories of those most marginalized within an already marginalized community. We believe this film is a perfect complement to this year’s film and discussion series as it brings an intersectional lens to our focus on cross-racial solidarity.

All are welcome to join the viewing of the documentary, but please note that it is rated MA for mature audiences. The film frankly depicts trans struggles, contains some strong language, and has brief nudity. After the documentary, we will facilitate a space for reflection for those who want to participate.

Please use this link to register for this FREE online event: https://tinyurl.com/56awfpb2
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This program year, IMPACT’s “Film and Discussion” series is focused on cross-racial solidarity. The purpose of each film is to understand each other’s struggles, histories we haven’t been taught, and how these topics connect to our pursuit of justice and liberation today. This series builds on our June 2020 webinar Building a Multi-Racial Movement: Challenges + Promises. Watch that webinar here: https://impactsilverspring.org/building_justice/
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Solidarity: Resistance to State and Hate Violence
2021-05-19 18:00 - 20:00 | Online Event
Join Impact Silver Spring, Montgomery County Progressive Asian American Network (MoCoPAAN), and the Asian American Progressive Student Union (AAPSU) in celebration of Asian Pacific Islander American (APIA) Heritage month as we view and discuss a selection of clips and feature pieces documenting the rich history of struggle, perseverance, and activism throughout Asian American communities. Given the racial reckonings of the past year, this event will focus on Solidarity: Resistance to State and Hate Violence from both a historical and current day perspective. We would like to acknowledge that although this event will focus on Asian Americans, the experiences of Pacific Islanders are just as unique, historic, and important to discuss. As such, the organizers of the event will briefly discuss the relationships and differences between Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, as well as distribute resources for participants to learn more about and support Pacific Islander communities.
In this discussion-based event, we will explore such histories as the era of Asian exclusion, Japanese American internment, and Islamophobia/hate crimes against South Asian Americans following the events of 9/11. Throughout all discussions, we will focus on how state-backed violence against Asian Americans has subsequently encouraged hate violence and crimes targeting these same communities. In building a better understanding of Asian American experiences and history, we hope to build on conversations of multi-racial coalitions and solidarity as resistance to the violence of white supremacy.
To register for this free event, use the link here: https://tinyurl.com/2z3a4h8u

Film and Discussion of "And She Could Be Next"
2021-03-25 18:30 - 21:00 | Online Event
In honor of Women’s History Month, we will be viewing and discussing online part I of the documentary “And She Could Be Next.”
Filmed throughout 2018 and into 2019, by a team of women filmmakers of color, the documentary features a dynamic slate of history-makers including: Stacey Abrams (GA), Rashida Tlaib (MI), Lucy McBath (GA), Veronica Escobar (TX), Maria Elena Durazo (CA), and Bushra Amiwala (IL). The film also follows the incredible “hidden figures” of the movement–women of color organizers without whose work, nothing would be possible.

In a polarized America, where the dual forces of white supremacy and patriarchy threaten to further erode our democracy, a game-changing transformation is happening at the grassroots. This documentary shows us a defiant group of women of color–as candidates and organizers–who are harnessing the political power of this New American Majority.
Use this link to register for this FREE online event: https://tinyurl.com/s4d2zdpv

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This program year, IMPACT’s “Film and Discussion” series is focused on cross-racial solidarity. The purpose of each film is to understand each other’s struggles, histories we haven’t been taught, and how these topics connect to our pursuit of justice and liberation today. This series builds on our June 2020 webinar Building a Multi-Racial Movement: Challenges + Promises. Watch that webinar here: https://impactsilverspring.org/building_justice/

My East County Home: Overcoming Discrimination in Search of an American Dream
2021-02-25 18:30 - 19:45 | Online Event
Dr. Elgin Klugh joins us to share his online presentation exploring the experiences of three African American families searching for homes in eastern Montgomery County, Maryland 1958-1968. Converging in the Tamarack Triangle community of Colesville, each story is representative of strategies used to acquire homes in the context of a discriminatory housing market.
Use this url to register for this free event: tinyurl.com/3rkjhmd1

Film and Discussion of the Cambridge Movement
2021-02-18 18:30 - 20:30 | Online Event
An online film and discussion event to explore the Cambridge, Maryland civil rights protests that helped spark the Black Power Movement. A facilitated Black affinity group discussion will follow the viewing.
Use this url to register for this free event: tinyurl.com/3vmbrdjr

Film and Discussion of "I Am MLK Jr."
2021-01-21 18:30 - 20:45 | MD
Save the date!

Thursday, January 21
6:30 pm – 8:45 pm

In honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, on January 18th, IMPACT is hosting an online viewing and discussion of the documentary “I Am MLK Jr.”

“I Am MLK Jr.” celebrates the life and explores the character of an American icon. The film follows Dr. King’s journey across mountaintops and valleys while capturing the Civil Rights Movement at large. The documentary provides intimate, firsthand insights on Dr. King, exploring moments of personal challenge and elation, and an ongoing movement that is as important today as ever.

Watch the documentary trailer here: https://vimeo.com/ondemand/iammlkjr2
The 95-minute documentary will be followed by a facilitated discussion.

Use this link to register for this FREE event: https://us02web.zoom.us/…/tZcldeCsrjstHNSrw2HanMHFx9ktn…

About IMPACT’s Film and Discussion series:
This program year, IMPACT’s “Film and Discussion” series is focused on cross-racial solidarity. The purpose of each film is to understand each other’s struggles, histories we haven’t been taught, and how these topics connect to our pursuit of justice and liberation today. This series builds on our June 2020 webinar Building a Multi-Racial Movement: Challenges + Promises. Watch that webinar here: https://impactsilverspring.org/building_justice/

Online Film & Discussion of "Warrior Women"
2020-10-29 18:30 - 20:30 | MD
This program year, IMPACT’s “Film and Discussion” series is focused on cross-racial solidarity. The purpose of each film is to understand each other’s struggles, histories we haven’t been taught, and how these topics connect to our pursuit of justice and liberation today. This series builds on our June webinar Building a Multi-Racial Movement: Challenges + Promises. Watch that webinar here: https://impactsilverspring.org/building_justice/

Save the date!
Thursday, October 29
6:30 pm – 8:30 pm

In honor of MoCo’s Indigenous Peoples’ Day on October 12th and national Native American Heritage Month in November, IMPACT is hosting an online viewing and discussion of the award-winning documentary “Warrior Women.”
“Warrior Women” tells the story of mothers and daughters fighting for Indigenous rights in the American Indian Movement. The documentary explores what it means to balance a movement with motherhood and how activist legacies are passed down from generation to generation in the face of a government that has continually met Native resistance with mass violence.
Watch the documentary trailer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TLIZIsSvM74
The 64-minute documentary will be followed by a facilitated discussion.

Register for this FREE event here: https://forms.gle/8n5aca2mLagCeZ2M6
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Online Film & Discussion: Immigration Nation
2020-09-24 18:30 - 20:30 | MD
In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month and building on the theme of cross-racial solidarity from our recent “Building a Multi-Racial Movement” webinar, IMPACT is hosting an online viewing and discussion of episode 1 of the docu-series Immigration Nation.

Time magazine describes the Netflix series as “the most important TV show you’ll see in 2020.”

Immigration Nation provides a deep look at the state of U.S. immigration, utilizing unprecedented access to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations and moving portraits of immigrants. We will be viewing episode 1 which focuses on the expanded role of ICE under the current administration. The 60-minute episode will be shown with Spanish subtitles and will be followed by a facilitated discussion.

Register for this FREE event here: https://forms.gle/i7A2A9oMGuoyTuoFA

Building a Multi-Racial Movement: Challenges and Promises
2020-06-24 18:30 - 20:30 | IMPACT Silver Spring, 8807 Colesville Rd, Lower Level, Silver Spring, MD, 20910, United States
Every year, IMPACT Silver Spring hosts a community-wide gathering at which we either lift-up grassroots network-building efforts or shine a light on topics related to equity, justice, and liberation. This year, our annual event will be virtual and focused on a topic we believe is critical in this moment of new awakening, heightened activism, trauma, and fear.
Building a Multi-Racial Movement: Challenges and Promises
Our diverse panel of racial justice activists will discuss the challenges and promises of cross-racial organizing and how they sustain themselves as activists. Panelists: Aaron Goggans, Mary Hart, Shuo “Jim” Huang, Oswaldo Montoya, Michael Solomon, and Tanya Cruz Teller. Moderators: Deepa Iyer and John Landesman.
Register here – https://building_justice.eventbrite.com
Panelist Bios:
Aaron Goggans is writer, organizer and activist living in the DMV. Aaron has over a decade of experience in social movements including being one of the instigators of the D.C Chapter of Black Lives Matter. After organizing with BLM DC for over 5 years, Aaron co-founded a worker-owned collective that helped non-profits manage their anti-racist transformations. Now Aaron is one of the founders of the WildSeed Society which is a spiritual community of people hoping to combine their political, spiritual and social worlds to be better prepared to build the liberated worlds they want.
Mary Hart is a long time Silver Spring resident, a consulting teacher with MCPS, and teaches in the Equity and Excellence in Education certificate and master’s program with McDaniel College. She is also a member of the MORE Network education committee. She is currently developing a process for teacher observers to intentionally observe for, and coach teachers to interrupt, the damaging effects of implicit bias and racism.
Shuo “Jim” Huang has been organizing in the DMV since 2017, is a part of the MORE Network, a founding member of the DMV De-escalation Collective, and was previously on the core team of SURJ MoCo. Jim helped build multi-racial coalitions to push for the Rockville Trust Act and other campaigns around the DMV. His favorite part of the work is building community through sharing skills. In the daytime, Jim is a PhD student where he is a teaching assistant in health policy at UMD and where he is writing a dissertation on mutual aid healthcare.
Oswaldo Montoya (he/him) has a master’s degree in educational psychology. He has been a trainer, curriculum developer, researcher and network builder for more than 20 years. He comes from the tradition of Popular Education, which was developed in Latin America as an instrument for consciousness-raising, community mobilization and social justice. Working with different NGOS in Nicaragua and the US, he´s been involved in pro-feminist men´s activism, anti-racism work and advocacy for children´s rights.
Michael Solomon is a Co-Founder of student advocacy group, MoCo For Change. He is a graduate of Springbrook High School and attends the University of Southern California. Michael’s work focuses on education policy, social justice, and civic engagement.
Tanya Cruz Teller is passionate about systems change and applies her 20+ years of experience in international, organizational, and community development to bring to life her principles of personal transformation, collaborative partnerships, and strengths-based solutions. Her roles in South Africa have included bringing together government, business and civil society in partnerships that create a more equitable society in SA and the region. Tanya has co-authored a book entitled: Thriving Women, Thriving World: An Invitation to Dialogue, Healing and Inspired Actions; and will soon have her work published in the book Inclusive Leadership: Transforming Diverse Lives, Organizations, and Societies.
Moderator Bios:
Deepa Iyer is a South Asian American writer, lawyer, strategist, facilitator, and activist. She is a Senior Advisor at Building Movement Project and director of Solidarity Is, a project that provides trainings, narratives, and resources on building deep and lasting multiracial solidarity and sustainability of social change ecosystems. Iyer served as executive director of South Asian Americans Leading Together (SAALT) for a decade, and has held positions at Race Forward, the US Department of Justice’s Civil Rights Division, the Asian Pacific American Legal Resource Center, and the Asian American Justice Center. Iyer is also the author of We Too Sing America: South Asian, Arab, Muslim, and Sikh Immigrants Shape Our Multiracial Future, published by the New Press in 2015. Deepa is a resident of Silver Spring and has been active with Impact Silver Spring’s racial equity program.
John Landesman has more than 20 years of experience developing and organizing dialogue-to-change programs that address the effects of racism and racial barriers. John has developed numerous curriculum guides, organizing manuals, dialogue formats, and facilitator trainings that help many different kinds of organizations develop the relationships and structures necessary for long-term change. John was formerly the director of Community Assistance at Everyday Democracy, a national organization that builds the capacity of organizations to address issues such as systemic racism, police/community relations, and education reform. He was the founding coordinator of the Montgomery County Public Schools Study Circles Program, an initiative that has engaged over 15,000 students, parents, staff, and district leaders, and the founding director of Interfaith Works’ Community Dialogue to End Racism.

A message from IMPACT regarding COVID-19
2020-03-13 - 2020-04-30 | MD
Dear IMPACT Friends,
In an effort to do our part to minimize the spread of the coronavirus, we have made the following decisions, which will be in effect until further notice:

All IMPACT in-person events, gatherings, and small/large group meetings will be cancelled until further notice.

We are exploring ways for us to stay connected on-line and virtually–please be on the look-out for updates!

The IMPACT Sports program will follow the protocol and decisions of Montgomery County Public Schools. As of now, Governor Hogan has ordered all public schools to close from March 16 through March 27.

IMPACT staff has been instructed to work remotely from home until further notice.

At a time when we are being asked to socially distance ourselves from one another, we want to encourage everyone to remember that our existence is only made meaningful in the context of community and our interconnectedness.
In addition to making sure we do what we can to stay healthy, let’s also think of creative ways we can share resources and strategies to protect each other and keep each other safe–particularly the elderly; those without access to healthcare, child care, and other basic needs; and those who will be impacted economically. We also ask each of us to pay attention to the increased acts of bigotry and racism against Asian Americans, and to do our part to combat the rising tide of xenophobia and glaring systemic inequities made more strikingly visible in this moment.
We want to close with a reminder that even during this time of disruption, we should try and find beauty and joy on a daily basis. Spring is just about here and the blossoms are appearing as always. Warmer weather allows us to be more expansive in our thoughts. Bring more music, colors, art, poetry into your lives. It will help us to build our own resilience to get us through these challenging times and stay committed to the work of racial equity, justice, and liberation.
– Jayne Park, Executive Director and Nanette Alvey, Board Chair

Diversity Dinner in Wheaton
2020-02-28 18:30 - 20:30 | Hughes United Methodist Church, 10700 Georgia Avenue , Wheaton, MD, 20902, United States
Diversity Dinner in Wheaton
Friday, February 28
6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Hughes United Methodist Church
10700 Georgia Avenue
Wheaton, MD 20902
The Diversity Dinner is a community potluck designed to bring people of all backgrounds together to connect, talk about things they care about, and exchange ideas with each other over a shared meal. Please bring family, friends, and a dish to share with others.
Please RSVP to Carmen Hernandez at carmen@impactsilverspring.org

Film and Discussion
2020-02-24 18:00 - 20:30 | IMPACT Silver Spring, 8807 Colesville Rd, Lower Level, Silver Spring, MD, 20910, United States
IMPACT Film & Discussion
Monday, February 24
6:00 pm – 8:30 pm

Join us for February’s film, America: Reconstruction After the Civil War, Part III. Henry Louis Gates Jr., presents a documentary series on the Reconstruction era in American history. The series explores the transformative years following the American Civil War, when the nation struggled to rebuild itself in the face of profound loss, massive destruction, and revolutionary social change. Part III focuses on ways the “New South” set the stage for Jim Crow and the undermining of Reconstruction’s legacy.
Please click HERE to register for this free event.

MORE (Montgomery County Racial Equity) Network Meeting
2020-02-18 18:00 - 21:00 | Grace Episcopal Church, 1607 Grace Church Road, Silver Spring, MD, 20910, United States
Montgomery County Racial Equity Network Community Meeting
Tuesday, February 18
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Grace Episcopal Church
1607 Grace Church Road
Silver Spring, MD 20910

Join us for a Montgomery County Racial Equity (MORE) Network community meeting! We are gathering the Network to 1) engage and connect; 2) provide an overview and update on the Racial Equity and Social Justice bill/ Bill 27-19; and 3) share the accomplishments and next steps for the Network.
The MORE Network is a collaboration of community members, grassroots organizations, non profits, and other stakeholders who are working towards racial equity and its intersections. It is a new collaboration–about 6 months old–that was organized to bring together individuals, groups, and organizations working towards a common goal: racial equity in Montgomery County, MD.
This community meeting is open to everyone who has contributed to MORE‘s success and to anyone interested in learning more about the Network.
Please click HERE to register for this free event.

English Spanish Language Exchange
2020-02-13 18:30 - 20:30, 2020-02-06 18:30 - 20:30 | Takoma East Silver Spring (TESS) Center, 8513 Piney Branch Road, Silver Spring, MD, 20901, United States
English/Spanish Language Exchange/Inglés/Español
Intercambio de conversaciones
Thursdays, from February 6 – April 2, 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Jueves, Febrero 6 —Abril 2, 2020, De 6:30pm-8:30pm
TESS Center – 8513 Piney Branch Road, Silver Spring, MD 20901
Join us in this drop-in space to improve your English/Spanish conversation skills in a fun and supportive community environment. Meet new friends and neighbors from diverse cultural backgrounds. / Acompáñenos a mejore sus conversaciones en Ingles/Español en un ambiente divertido y con apoyo comunitario. Conoce nuevos amigos y vecinos de lugares, tradiciones y culturas diversas.
For more information in English, please email Sara Mussie at sara@impactsilverspring.org.
Para más información en español, por favor llame Ruby Machado at 240-899-6615.

Reading for IMPACT
2020-02-13 18:30 - 20:00 | IMPACT Silver Spring, 8807 Colesville Rd, Lower Level, Silver Spring, MD, 20910, United States
Reading for IMPACT
Thursday, February 13
6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Join us for the next “Reading for IMPACT” where we will continue discussing the importance of intentions and how to set them. Please note that we are re-focusing on an article from last month, The Power of Intention: 10 Steps to Manifesting Your Reality.
Next readings:
Intention Setting 101 by Melissa Eisler
Simple Intention Setting Exercise by Sarah Engel
Please click HERE to register for this free event.

African-American Civil War Tour
2020-02-01 10:00 - 12:30 | Torrie’s Restaurant, 700 V Street Northwest , Washington, DC, 20001, United States
Date: Saturday, February 1st
Time: 10:00am-12:30pm
Location: Torrie’s Restaurant (700 V St. NW, Washington, DC. Free parking is on site)
We are excited to announce a tour arranged specifically for our network! This tour focuses on African Americans during and in the Civil War. It will be led by tour guides, Johnny Coleman II and Marquette Milton. This tour is great for small or large groups, families with children, and individuals, but it does require some walking and a warm coat. And, don’t forget to wear comfortable shoes to walk in! The tour is engaging, thorough, and interesting and it is not something you’ll want to miss!
If you are unfamiliar with the Shaw area, it is the home of Howard University, Howard Theater, Howard University Hospital, U Street and much much more. Here are the places you’ll visit and learn about:
The African American Civil War Museum;
Sites at the Shaw neighborhood in Washington DC; and
The African American Civil War Memorial.
The tour will start at 10am on February 1, 2020 at Torrie’s Restaurant, where the tour guides have arranged for us to gather, eat, and learn some context before the tour. The price of the tour is $35.
If you’re not yet convinced, check out this 2018 article that features one of the guides you’ll tour with.: https://www.dcmilitary.com/pentagram/community/explore-d-c-african-american-civil-war-memorial-and-museum/article_8411e10d-6209-57a2-b694-d2a6dcac3700.html
To register, click here: https://forms.gle/magog924GbDtWhiP6
We hope to see you there!

Film and Discussion
2020-01-27 18:00 - 20:00 | IMPACT Silver Spring, 8807 Colesville Rd, Lower Level, Silver Spring, MD, 20910, United States
For January’s Film and Discussion series, we will viewing the PBS documentary, Reconstruction After the Civil War, Part II. Join us for the viewing and a facilitated discussion to follow.
For more information or to register, please contact Carolyn Lowery at carolyn@impactsilverspring.org.
