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—  History Erasure: The Christian Nationalist Attack on Education | Cynthia McDonald | Weekly Sunday Gathering —  Baker Ripley, 6500 Rookin St, Houston, TX

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Main Topic:  History Erasure: The Christian Nationalist Attack on Education

Main Speaker: Cynthia McDonald

Music: Johnny Walylko

Main talk Summary: 

Cynthia will be talking about how religion is being promoted in public education

Speaker Bio: 

Cynthia is Social Worker in the city of Chicago. She authors a blog called freedmenhealthandwellness.com which speaks on the social determinants of health of Black Americans that descend from Chattel Slavery. She is a speaker and has been a guest on several podcasts speaking on atheism in the black community, political and health advocacy, and economic and social justice. She is a regular host on the Non-Prophets produced by the Atheist Community of Austin and Women Atheist Unload produced by the Secular Haven channel. Cynthia works with various organizations in Chicago and nationally to achieve social and economic justice for Black Descendants of Chattel Slavery, push for health equity for marginalized groups in the United States, and normalizing Atheism amongst the Black Community. Cynthia is also a musician that writes and performs a variety of genres of music including Classical, R&B, and Dance.


Musician Bio :

Johnny Walylko is a highly sought-after performer who has performed for world-renowned companies such as Disney, Walmart, and Google. His journey began at the University of Pittsburgh, where he won the school's coveted Battle of the Bands with his captivating solo acoustic act. Johnny's career has taken him across the the world, from the picturesque city of Milan to the charming towns of Nice and Monaco, where he's captured the hearts of audiences with his natural talent and engaging stage presence. With a laid-back acoustic vibe reminiscent of Jack Johnson, Johnny's repertoire spans a wide range of popular covers suitable for any type of event. Whether you're planning a wedding, cocktail hour, birthday, or background music for wineries and banquets, Johnny's versatile style is the perfect fit. He's even willing to learn a new song just for your special occasion. Passionate, professional, and committed to excellence, Johnny's natural charisma makes him an ideal choice to add an extra touch of class to your special occasion. Contact Johnny today to elevate your event to the next level and create memories that will last a lifetime.

We are back to our regular start time of 10:30 AM. Doors open at 10:00 AM

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Baker Ripley Community Center
6500 Rookin St
Houston, TX 77074

Houston Oasis meets in the Reunion Hall Gymnasium on the Baker Ripley campus. From Hillcroft St, turn right onto High Star Dr, then turn right into the Baker Ripley parking lot just past where the road curves to become Rookin St. You can park anywhere in this lot and follow the "Oasis" directional signs to the gym. Harris County is back at Level 3 - Moderate therefore we are relaxing our mask requirements


COVID-19 Policy:

Harris County is back at Level 1- Low. Therefore we are relaxing our mask requirements. Masks are now optional for all. **We are continuing to monitor the COVID situation and these rules are subject to change View our Covid Policy at https://www.houstonoasis.org/covid-19-policy

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