ONEPULSE FOUNDATION INC

EDUCATION: Black History Month Program, "Emotional Rollercoaster: A Love Letter to Life" Captured through the storytelling power of young African American thespians the theatre piece used the analogy of a roller coaster to describe what makes life so complicated. It was written and performed by Bethune-Cookman University students and the audience was invited to unpack the theme of the piece through an engaging and enlightening chat-back session. Conversation Starter Series, "Body Language" Virtual screening and panel discussion of the short film, Body Language. The program explored body image through the lens of African American same-gender-loving men. The panel included the filmmaker, a Black pride promoter, and a community activist. Social Visionary Program, "Speaking Up Against Racism" In this dynamic one-woman show, Pulse survivor Angelica Sanchez spoke on how she ultimately got to live her truth and do what she loves to do. Audience experienced her struggles and triumph and through her performance enlightened them on drag and trans communities. Mental Health Program, "Invisible Pain: Honest Conversations on Mental Health and Suicide in the Black and African American Community" This program responded to the rise of suicide in the Black and African American Communities. The program included spoken word artists with thoughts on suicide ideation, a community reflection activity, a panel discussion with impacted individuals, a short film on suicide, and resources to help prevent suicide. Conversation Starter Series, "S.A.M." Virtual screening and panel discussion of the U.K. short film S.A.M. S.A.M. tells a story of what it's like to be LGBTQ+, with a disability, and fall in love. The conversation featured the filmmakers, a disability justice advocate, and an LGBTQ+ member living with a disability. They discussed dating, disabilities, and queer representation. This presentation was an exclusive 24-hour screening of the short film. Social Visionary Program, "On The Move: A Story of Moving Through Despair" This dance performance was a reflection journey taking the audience through the country's recent history of social unrest and pandemic to a place of collective healing. The audience experienced the transformative power of dance while processing the recent events that shaped our society. The event culminated in a chat-back session with the dance troop that focused on the themes of connectedness and moving through despair. The performance was preceded by a powerful spoken word showcase by a local youth group.

Annual Remembrance Ceremony

Community rainbow run