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As Buddhist monks continue their Walk for Peace across the United States, spreading messages of compassion and unity, Pastor Corey Brooks of Chicago is walking his own path toward healing. Since 2016, Brooks has been on a mission to raise awareness about violence in his community. His journey began with a bold walk across America to highlight the devastating impact of crime on Chicago’s South Side and to raise support for positive change. In the past year, he has walked more than 100 miles, with a focus on creating hope and opportunity where violence has taken hold.

Brooks, like the monks, believes that peace is built through action, service, and connection. Despite the differences in their paths, their shared belief in the power of compassion and community ties them together in the pursuit of a peaceful future. Brooks’ journey is a powerful reminder that turning pain into purpose can transform lives and communities, reinforcing the idea that peace grows when individuals invest in one another and refuse to accept violence as inevitable. Today, his efforts continue to inspire others to take action and spread hope.

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We want to acknowledge the grief and turmoil in our beautiful city this week, and share our profound sorrow with the family of Renee Nicole Good as they navigate unimaginable loss.

What we offer at Orchestra Hall can’t change what’s happened or resolve what is deeply broken in our society—but we hope there is solace and strength to be found in being together, in looking out for each other and in sharing music that can lay bare and help us process our deepest emotions.

The Minnesota Orchestra stands in solidarity with our community—and we hope to offer a place to come together. Please know that Thomas and our musicians do so with love and compassion.

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Striving to encourage little Black boys and girls to join the 2% of Black surgeons… so we don’t have to stay at 2%. Such an honor to be finishing up training to join the fold. Encouraging others along the way! 🕺🏾 #WhiteCoatEnergy #Premedmotivation #BlackBoyJoy #Positivity

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Thank you to for covering this meaningful milestone for the African American Museum, Dallas. We’re honored to receive support from to assist in the first phase of preserving our historic archives — documents, photographs, oral histories, and recordings that safeguard Black cultural memory in Dallas and beyond.

This coverage helps amplify why preservation matters. We’re thankful for the partnership, visibility, and shared commitment to protecting our stories for future generations.

📰 Read more: https://www.keranews.org/arts-culture/2026-01-08/african-american-museum-dallas-receives-grant-to-preserve-historic-archives

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🌟 As we kick off 2026, we’re thrilled to announce our 40 Days of Peace event lineup! Join us from Jan 14 to Feb 25 as we celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy with engaging webinars, music journeys, and more.
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Learn more here: https://charterforcompassion.org/news-events/special-events/40-days-of-peace/2026/40-days-of-peace-2026.html
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“My hand is at the small of your back; I may let you stumble, but I will never let you fall.” — Maya Angelou

January is Mental Wellness Month, a time to honor emotional care, healing, and the quiet strength it takes to keep going. Dr. Angelou reminds us that we are not meant to navigate life alone — that support, love, and compassion can hold us steady even when we falter.

Caring for our mental well-being is not a weakness. It is an act of courage, trust, and self-preservation.

You are allowed to stumble. You are never meant to fall alone. 🤍

This is big news. Bravo Mattel!

An Opal Lee Barbie doll was released as part of Mattel's Barbie Signature Inspiring Women series, honoring the civil rights activist known as the "Grandmother of Juneteenth" for her pivotal role in making Juneteenth a U.S. federal holiday. The doll celebrates her tireless advocacy, including her symbolic walk from Texas to Washington D.C., and embodies the spirit of freedom and equality she championed.  Key Details about the Opal Lee Barbie Honoree: Opal Lee, a legendary civil rights activist. Significance: The doll recognizes her lifelong work to establish Juneteenth as a national holiday, commemorating the day enslaved people in Texas finally received news of their freedom. Inspiration: The doll's design reflects Lee's advocacy, including her significant walk from Fort Worth, Texas, to Washington, D.C., to raise awareness for Juneteenth. Part of a Series: It joins other influential figures in the Barbie Inspiring Women series, which celebrates historical role models.  Who is Opal Lee? Known as the "Grandmother of Juneteenth," Lee spent decades campaigning for national recognition of June 19th, leading to its official status as a federal holiday in 2021. Her activism includes organizing symbolic 2.5-mile walks, representing the 2.5 years it took for freedom's news to reach Texas.  #BlackCulture #BlackExcellence #Juneteenth

The dolphins doing good

DOLPHIN DEPUTIES | It's not every day you see dolphins leaping alongside a law enforcement boat, but in Florida, it's more common than you think. Read more: https://bit.ly/4aKGtie

Movement is medicine

Get in step with Commissioner Kicia Daniel! Join her Line Dance Class at the Tamarac Community Center, 8601 W. Commercial Blvd. on Thursday, Jan. 8, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Admission is free.
Start 2026 one step at a time. Register at tamarac.me/GetinStep.