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Keepers of the Dream

Women were the vanguard of the Civil Rights Movement, with leaders like Coretta Scott King, Ella Baker, and Rosa Parks cementing Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy and forging a path toward equality.
 
This lineage of activism continues today: Ruby Bridges’ quiet courage inspired modern advocate Eva Lewis, while Fannie Lou Hamer’s relentless pursuit of voting rights serves as the blueprint for Stacey Abrams’ ongoing fight for justice. Alicia Garza leads today’s effort to secure justice for all.
 
These powerful connections are featured in a program honoring the enduring impact of female advocates across generations.
 
This powerful multimedia program benefits audiences by transforming historical narratives into active sources of inspiration and practical guidance.

“Every successful social movement in this country’s history has used disruption as a strategy to fight for social change..”
-Alicia Garza

Program Includes:

  • Live Commentary
  • Live Musical Performance
  • Integrated Video Projection

PROGRAM DURATION: 45 Minutes

By highlighting the stories of past and present female advocates, it provides several key advantages:

  • Humanizes Complex Social Struggles: Authentic storytelling bridges the gap between abstract policy and the human experience, fostering empathy and making complex civil rights issues more relatable and urgent.
  • Challenges Historical Invisibility: The program corrects the “master narrative” that often relegates women to secondary roles, showcasing them as primary strategists, leaders, and “architects of cultural shifts”.
  • Empowers Future Activism: By connecting historical figures like Fannie Lou Hamer with contemporary leaders like Stacey Abrams, the program demonstrates that injustice can be overcome through persistence, providing a “roadmap” for younger generations to find their own voices.
  • Promotes Civic Agency: It educates viewers on tangible tools for change—such as voter registration, literacy, and community organizing—encouraging them to step into leadership roles in their own communities.
  • Strengthens Community Ties: Sharing these narratives helps build “unlikely coalitions” and fosters a sense of collective energy, reducing feelings of isolation for those currently facing injustice. 

CORE CURRICULUM & TOPICS:

Gender Equality, Civil Rights, Women’s Rights, Community Activism, Non-violence,  Voting Rights, Social Studies, Humanities, Collective Advocacy, African American Cultural Heritage, American History, Perseverance 

The Bold Women Highlighted:   Ella Baker, Ruby Bridges, Rosa Parks, Fannie Lou Hamer, Diane Nash,  Alicia Garza, Eve Lewis, Stacey Abrams, Coretta Scott King, Harriet Tubman, Septima Poinsette Clark, Daisy Bates, Tarana Burke, Dorthy Height and more! 

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Testimonials

WHAT our customers SAY

    Mansfield University

    Student

    “The [Keepers of the Dream] performance was incredible! The singing and images was impressive. Thank you for coming to campus”

      Grier School

      Dean of Students and Belonging

      “Thanks so much again for today’s [Keepers of the Dream] performance! I have gotten wonderful feedback from faculty, staff, and the students.”

        Tacony Academy Charter High School

        PRINCIPAL

        “Thank for your engaging [Keepers of the Dream] presentation.”