Start the New Year with CRJ!

Event Details at a Glance:

• What: Beyond Hate: Time to Heal & Repair Our Community

• When: Sunday, January 5, 2025, 6:00 – 8:00 PM

• Where: Virginia Avenue Park, Thelma Terry Building & Zoom (pre-registration required)

The Committee for Racial Justice (CRJ) invites the community to our powerful and transformative event, “Beyond Hate: Time to Heal & Repair Our Community.”  CRJ  feels the need to address  issues around the racist texts sent out to black students all over the country (including local school districts) the day after this year’s presidential election.  The evening of January 5th  will be dedicated to fostering healing, resilience, and repair within the Black community through collective dialogue and liberatory practices.
The program begins with a potluck supper at 6:00 PM, followed by an engaging and uplifting workshop at 6:30 PM at the Thelma Terry Building in Virginia Avenue Park. To ensure accessibility and inclusivity, we’re offering a Zoom option for those unable to attend in person.  Click on this link to be sent the zoom link to attend on 1/5/25: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/MP6DbYqlQj2n_VCLltGEnQ

Our resource person to help guide us forward is Fluke Fluker, from Village Nation, who  is returning again to CRJ to help students, parents, and concerned community members deal with the impact of numerous texts to black students about a return of slavery that were sent out anonymously to some of our  students in local schools., as well as across the USA.

CRJ is very familiar with Mr. Fluker’s work in assisting black students  in maximizing their potential in a number of schools over the years we’ve known him, but for those of you who have not had the pleasure, here is a shortened introductory biography: Fluke Fluker was inducted into the United States Marine Corp at the age of 17. At 19 ½ he became one of the youngest sergeants in Marine Corp peacetime history. After an honorable discharge, Fluker’s Student-Athlete journey travelled through Mira Costa Community College and California State University, Northridge where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Kinesiology, a Masters in African American studies, a teaching credential in Secondary Education and an honorary doctorate.
In 2003 Fluke co-founded The Village Nation, an organization designed unapologetically to challenge and empower African American youth towards pursing Black excellence.      His 40 years of experience and passion for teaching has made him not only an effective coach, mentor, teacher, and activist but also lead to being featured on the Oprah Show, MoNique, at the Essence Music Festival, California Superintendent’s “Closing the Achievements Gap Summit” and in the 2009 & 2010 Who’s Who of Black Los Angeles publication, He was an invited speaker for a United Nation youth conference. Mr. Fluker’s commitment to youth has established him as a man of integrity and character, bringing him numerous awards and acclamation, but none greater than his title as father.  Fluke and his Queen, Darnique, are the proud parents of two beautiful daughters, Brooke-Lynn and Jazz.

CRJ is steadfast in its mission to address the historical, systemic, and personal traumas that impact Black students, families, and communities. Through this event, as well as ongoing monthly workshops, subcommittee advocacy, and community organizing, we aim to:

• Help participants process recent and historical traumas.

• Share liberatory practices that break cycles of harm and empower us to combat anti-Black racism.

• Build meaningful connections with allies to foster resilience and advocate for restorative justice.

A Call to Action

Now, more than ever is the time to channel our collective strength. Let the nationwide racist texts and injustices fuel our advocacy and remind us of our extraordinary resilience and legacy. Together, we can move beyond hate and build a thriving, united future.
We Need You!
Join us in this essential repair work for our community’s joy and liberation. Be part of the solution as we transform challenges into opportunities for growth, healing, and empowerment.

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  About the Committee for Racial Justice:

The Committee for Racial Justice is committed to building a thriving future for Black students, families, and communities by addressing systemic injustices and fostering collective healing. Together, we strive to create a world where equity, justice, and joy are the norm.

                For more information, call Joanne at 310-422-5431