By Hawah Kasat | Executive Director
We are finishing out 2019 strong here at One Common Unity! We are proud to be in fifteen schools across all eight D.C. wards, impacting over 5,000 youth, families and teachers. Here are a few highlights:
Fly By Light School Assemblies
Our Fly By Light Performance Troupe hosted assemblies at seven school sites, reaching more than 1,000 students through original music and art and lessons based on the five core pillars of our Fly By Light program: Artistic Expression, Social Emotional Literacy, Health and Wellness, Environmental Leadership, and Social Justice. At these assemblies, our artists engage in dialogue with young people and spread the message of peace and positivity.
Georgetown University Honors OCU’s Executive Director
Our Co-founder and Executive Director Hawah Kasat recently received the 2019 John Thompson Jr. Legacy of a Dream Award from Georgetown University. This award celebrates individuals or groups that have demonstrated outstanding service and that best represent Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr’s ideals, values, and dedication to service. We are deeply honored by Georgetown’s recognition of our work.
Fly By Light Alumni Featured by NBC4 Washington
Finally, Fly By Light alumni Zhy, Dougie D, and Angell performed at Inspiration to Action 2018, hosted by the Catalogue for Philanthropy on October 29. NBC4 Washington profiled our alumni for their work using their art and music to break cycles of violence. You can watch the full story at: https://bit.ly/2yNapar
We thank you for your ongoing support and generosity! Keep up with us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram as we continue to spreading light and positivity!
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