More than Kumbaya
More than Kumbaya is a video series which features conversations with local black leaders who reflect on aspects of race in Baton Rouge. Each video is 20-30 minutes, allowing time for further reflection and conversation among your small group. Watch the videos in any sequence.
Flyer: Looking for a conversation-starter for your small group?
Kumbaya Prayer: A Dawn of a New Day
Kumbaya Song: Sung by Antonio Rice video
Videos
More than Kumbaya invites us to: LISTEN – REFLECT – ACT. Each video concludes with questions to guide your conversation.
Police Reform
Murphy J. Paul Jr., former Baton Rouge Police Chief (30 min.)
The Talk
Dawson Odums, former Southern University football coach (16 min.)
Dear White Church
Rev. Herman Kelly, former pastor of Bethel AME Church (19 min.)
Investing in the Dis-invested
Chris Tyson, former President and CEO of Build Baton Rouge (24 min.)
History and Racism
Dr. Charles Vincent, Southern University Professor of History (24 min.)
Mentoring
Michael Adams, Past President of 100 Black Men, BR Chapter (30 min.)
Race & the American Dream
Rev. Mark Ellis, Pastor of United Christian Faith Ministries (16 min.)
Raising Black Sons
Retired Holy Grill Coordinator Tonia Causey & daughter Ashley Bennett Divins (21 min.)
Social Justice
Eugene Collins, former President of NAACP-Baton Rouge (20 min.)
Health Equity
Alma Stewart, Founder and President of Louisiana Center for Health Equity (23 min.)
find us
3112 Convention St.
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
Call us
(225) 267-5600
Hours
Monday – Friday
9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
