Good evening my name Al Dixon and I am the Co-Chair of the ISAAC Anti-Racism Task Force. The Task Force was elected by community members years ago, to help stop racism and other social injustices that have impacted our community. housing, gun violence, employment, health, and mass incarceration. We are currently working to address […]
I’m Tobi Hanna-Davies, Housing Task Force member since it began – At the very first ISAAC Public Meeting in the fall of 2003, the brand new ISAAC Housing Task Force quoted the scripture of Ezekiel about the dry bones coming to life, the next day our photo was at the top of the front page […]
As this team of dedicated heroes continue their work, it has become clear that they too need support and renewal. The work is taxing and meaningful. When the stakes are high, so must the support be. One of those supports is a retreat that centers wellness, learning and exposure as core outcomes. A special thank […]
We Are The Light Google: The Definition of Black Results: adjective; of the very darkest color owing to the absence of or complete absorption of light; the opposite of white Google: The Definition of History Results: noun; 1. the study of past events, particularly in human affairs. 2. the whole series of past events connected […]
Celebrate, Reflect & Remember Loved Ones Who are No Longer with Us: ISAAC – 20th Anniversary Video 2022!! What a year!! Thank you for your Support of ISAAC! We Thank God for You and Our Collective Work of Faith In Action: Anti-Racism, Housing, Gun Violence Prevention, Building Leadership Organizing Communities for Keys to Succeed […]
To view the full PDF document, please click the following link: Racial Equity Assessment
Please save October 25 at 6:30, and spread the news! Our presence in large numbers gives candidates for election and other community leaders the support they need to take new steps to build the Beloved Community! The ISAAC Public Meeting only happens on even-numbered years close to the November election, when candidates want us to […]
So much exciting ISAAC work happened in 2021! Would you like to share some of it with your congregation or organization when you invite them to the October 25 Public Meeting? Here are links to the ISAAC 2021 Slide Show with and without our recorded narration. You’re welcome to share these! the video recording […]
Kalamazoo County Judicial Candidates – Anti-Racism and Equity Responses Brought To You by The Equity Collective Kalamazoo County Judicial Candidates – Anti-Racism and Equity Responses Brought To You by The Equity Collective
28 days The shortest month of the year 28 days The only month not to see 30 28 days Given to Black Americans so we can say we have our own month 28 days That most of white America acknowledges all that we have given them 28 days That you’re not supposed to offend your […]
ISAAC is persistently working on the issues chosen by the whole ISAAC family at the Issues Convention in October 2019: Anti-Racism, Gun Violence Prevention, and Housing (Task Forces that ALL are invited to join), and on Group Violence Intervention (a holistic approach introduced to the Kalamazoo Dept. of Public Safety by ISAAC in 2012, in […]
Everyone loves their new Beloved Community hoodies, long-sleeve & short-sleeve Ts, and caps! They’re soft and comfortable and beautifully made. You can order yours to be shipped to you, or you can save the shipping cost by picking yours up at Artwear Apparel Graphics, 5071 Gull Rd, when your order is ready. Everything is […]
Ed Genesis is an artist, poet, musician, organizer, entrepreneur, and community leader. Born and raised in Gary, Indiana and moved to Kalamazoo, Michigan permanently in his early 20’s, his love of art/music, his passion for his people and community, and his gift of creativity are evident in all areas of his work. In October 2018 Ed Genesis released a song to accompany the campaign he was working on around school push out, entitled Junior High, which was distributed nationwide including on his own iHeart radio station, Spotify, and iTunes.
In 2017 Ed Genesis created Poetic Justice, a monthly open-mic that was hosted/led by 5 local poets. He has performed as well as hosted several events such as the Black Arts Festival, the Kalamazoo Poetry Festival, and the National Day of Racial Healing.
Ed Genesis is Lead Mentor and head of community relations at Speak It Forward where he teaches youth at Lakeside Academy, Starr-Commonwealth, and the Kalamazoo County Juvenile home healing through music and art. In 2017, he started WE ACTIVE! a community organization aimed at fighting against mass incarceration and the school to prison pipeline. The organization was recognized by the State of Michigan and presented with a Special Tribute by Representative Jon Hoadley for its work on Criminal Justice Reform and Mass Incarceration in the Kalamazoo Community. Ed Genesis has been a panelist and featured speaker in Washington D.C., Chicago, and Milwaukee. He has and continues to collaborate with artists local to Kalamazoo, youth included, to create music to address social justice issues. In 2018 Ed Genesis joined Truth Racial Healing and Transformation (TRHT). He leads the Racial Healing design team with a focus on healing justice and is also part of the Law Design Team.
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