Join us for an evening of reflection, self-determination, and empowerment as we celebrate Ujima (Collective Work and Responsibility).

In this keynote, Rev. Dr. Melva L. Sampson invites us into a sacred vision of liberatory consciousness—where ancestral memory, collective work, and shared responsibility become the ground from which abundant futures are grown. Rooted in an ethic of communal care, creative resistance, and spiritual imagination, she calls us to co-create ecosystems that heal, empower, and sustain us all.

About Rev. Dr. Melva Sampson:

In August 2016, Rev. Dr. Melva L. Sampson unfurled The Pink Robe Chronicles Digital Hush Harbor as a shelter from the misogynoir and patriarchal gatekeeping that too often silence Black women’s prophetic voices. Inspired by the clandestine “hush harbors” where enslaved Africans once prayed, strategized, and imagined freedom, this virtual sanctuary braids sacred memory with digital possibility, offering a safe yet galvanizing space for collective healing, theological innovation, and radical imagination.

Date & Time: December 28th | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Location: Delta Arts Center 2611 New Walkertown Rd, Winston-Salem, NC 27101
Attire: Come as you please
Limited Seating. Registration Required.

Honoring: Mama Hazel Mack & Mama Ruth Hopkins

Co-hosted by:

Join us in community as we celebrate the spirit of Ujima, honor those who are making a difference, and envision a liberated future for Winston-Salem.

100% of donations will support the 1Love Festival:

The mission of the 1Love Festival is to cultivate transformative experiences celebrating art, innovation, and entrepreneurship. We honor transformative storytelling as an embodied form of sacred artistic proclamation—rooted in culture and creative expression—to re-story and reclaim personal and collective narratives. By creating spaces for authentic expression and collective wellness, we nurture sustainable relationships that unite communities across cities and counties. Harnessing the power of art as a catalyst for growth and awareness, our festival promotes openness, self-love, and meaningful connection. We aim to educate, inspire, and uplift, while also supporting local economies and shining a spotlight on creative talent. At the heart of our mission is the belief that through art and human connection, we can foster a world where love and creativity flourish. Learn more here: https://www.1lovefestival.com/

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