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One Common Unity (OCU)

@OneCommonUnity

We use media & arts-based programming to educate youth, educators and communities on peaceful resolutions to conflict and violence. Love is everything.

 Washington, DC
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Joined November 2009
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Maya aka Ghost performing her own poem
Gabby performing an original poem about mental health
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Caleb performing an original poem inspired by The Odyssey
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Iyana performing her poem "Rude" 👏
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Check out these videos of the Performance Troupe at @Downinthereeds festival this past Saturday! [thread below] THIS is how OCU does healing 🙌 using words to express ourselves and spread the love!
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The OCU Performance Troupe, Elements of Light, will be performing at the @Downinthereeds Festival this Saturday, October 8th! Catch them on the Arts Plaza from 1:55pm to 2:30pm. It is a set you will not want to miss! Come show up and show out for the OCU youth! 🙌
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Watch the full documentary The Melody Lingers On on the OCU YouTube Channel youtu.be/Hn1TjP_Q0Fo
THE MELODY LINGERS ON (Documentary Film)

THE MELODY LINGERS ON (Documentary Film)

A story about love, loss and hope through creative healing. Marcu...

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CW gun violence, incarceration, suicidal ideation Fly By Light alum, Marcus Morgan, aka Popp Culture or Fleetwood, speaks on his experience in the program. With the support of FBL, youth learn to channel pain into creativity. Healthy self-expression can save lives.
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You can join the Performance Troupe, too! DC youth ages 14-24 are invited to audition tomorrow at Roosevelt HS. Contact Ms. Princess for more info!
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Check out this spoken word by Trey, a Fly By Light alum and member of the Performance Troupe. Content warning for racism and gun violence. This is how OCU does healing: through creative expression and community support. 🙌🏼
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Join the Performance Troupe! Citywide auditions will be held THIS THURSDAY at Roosevelt HS! (Open to all students ages 14–24 enrolled OR graduated from DC public, charter, or private schools) For more info, contact Ms. Princess. 202-798-7694 [email protected]
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In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, check out these quotes from participants of our Fly By Light Spanish bilingual program, Volar Por La Luz! Shout out to Jair for his work facilitating en español at @RooseveltHSDC 🙌🏼
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¡En honor del mes de Herencia Hispana, vea estas citas de los participantes de nuestro programa bilingüe en español Fly By Light, Volar Por La Luz! Gracias a Jair por su trabajo facilitando en español en @RooseveltHSDC 🙌🏼
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