The Learning Spot

𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐩 𝐔𝐣𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐚 continues this Saturday with a Juneteenth Resale Market at The Learning Spot.

We’re proud to feature youth and senior entrepreneurs, including Etana Johnson with Louisiana Teacake Company and Leborah Lee with Paparazzi jewelry.

Stop by to shop new and gently used finds, pick up fresh-baked teacakes, and support Black-owned businesses across generations.

Indoor shopping. Rain or shine. Shopper giveaways. Hope to see you Saturday!

Hᴀᴘᴘʏ Mᴏᴛʜᴇʀ's Dᴀʏ!
Wishing love, gratitude and joy to mothers, mother figures and all who carry sweet memories today.

Have you seen the movie Michael?
Adored it and MJ is stuck in my brain.

So this month at Tuesday Night Live Soul Line Dancing, in addition to a few classic and contemporary line dances, we will learn the Thriller video choreography.

It will be fun... and/or at funny!

If interested get details and register at https://thelearningspot.vip/tnl

Need to burn off holiday eating or connect to reset? Join us!

“Until the lions have their own historians, the history of the hunt will always glorify the hunter.”
- African proverb popularized by Nigerian novelist and cultural critic Chinua Achebe

We have a responsibility to know our history, share it with bold respectful clarity, and stand firmly on the foundation it provides.

Happy
~ Jabari and Etana Johnson

𝐉𝐨𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝐊𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐳𝐚𝐚! 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝟓 𝐍𝐢𝐚 (𝐏𝐮𝐫𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐞)
Nia calls us to live intentionally, using our gifts and abilities to serve something bigger than ourselves.

It asks us to understand why we do what we do and how our work, choices, and commitments contribute to the well-being of our people.

So many people are busy, capable, and productive, yet disconnected from their purpose.
Others sense it, but are not fully living it out.

On this fifth day of Kwanzaa, take time to reflect.
𝐷𝑜 𝑦𝑜𝑢 𝑘𝑛𝑜𝑤 𝑦𝑜𝑢𝑟 𝑝𝑢𝑟𝑝𝑜𝑠𝑒?
𝐴𝑟𝑒 𝑦𝑜𝑢 𝑙𝑖𝑣𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑖𝑡 𝑖𝑛 𝑤𝑎𝑦𝑠 𝑡ℎ𝑎𝑡 𝑏𝑙𝑒𝑠𝑠 𝑜𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑟𝑠 𝑎𝑛𝑑 ℎ𝑜𝑛𝑜𝑟 𝐺𝑜𝑑?

Purpose does not become real through reflection alone. It takes intention, structure, and follow-through.

We are proud to host the Purpose Planning Session, a guided working session designed to help participants move from reflection to prayerful planning and purposeful action.
Details in comments.

Joyous Kwanzaa! Day 4 𝐔𝐣𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐚 (𝐂𝐨𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐄𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐜𝐬)
We thrive when we invest in each other.

Ujamaa reminds us of the power of supporting Black-owned businesses, sharing resources, and building collective wealth such that blessings we receive are poured back into the spaces that sustain us.

On this fourth day of Kwanzaa, take a closer look at your spending.

How much of your dollar circulates within the Black community?

Let’s commit to redirecting more of our resources in 2026 to foster shared prosperity.

Put Ujamaa into practice by joining us for 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐩 𝐔𝐣𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐚 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭 𝐃𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐚𝐭 The Learning Spot!
These monthly shopping events highlight local Black-owned businesses and foster economic empowerment.
Deets in comments.

Joyous Kwanzaa! Day 1 Umoja (Unity)
We’re stronger together.

Umoja is a reminder that our collective strength comes from shared purpose, mutual support, and a spirit of togetherness that reflects God’s love for us all.

On this first day of Kwanzaa, let’s focus on practical ways to foster unity.

Mending a fractured relationship? Supporting a shared goal? What way to advance Umoja speaks to you?