Orita's Cross

Orita's Cross, founded by @HeberBrown, transforms Sunday Schools, classrooms & other spaces into #FreedomSchools that help raise the next wave of change makers!

[Orita's Cross @OritasCross]

We're turning to our community for help.

#Baltimore #FreedomSchool

[Heber Brown III @HeberBrown3]

Family! We're trying to get this #tinyhouse from Smalltimore Homes to @OritasCross #FreedomSchool by this Thursday. We want to teach our children about #tinyhomes. We need someone w/a trailer that can hitch to a pickup & get it to @Pleasant_Hope Who do you know that can help?

[Orita's Cross @OritasCross]

Next week's Orita's Cross Freedom School Spring Break Program will be our final event. Click here for the update and to register!- https://t.co/0eZ6LhyUrC

[MLDwrites @MichelleDuster]

My brother Dan & I, great-grandchildren of #IdaBWells, worked closely with @mattel to develop the Barbie doll to be as authentic & historically accurate as possible. We're happy that so many are excited about it & hope it inspires all people to know their voices are important.

[Orita's Cross @OritasCross]

We had so much fun last night during our Virtual Family #Kwanzaa Celebration. For part of the evening, Culture Queen's Culture Kingdom Kids taught us the new #KwanzaaSlide dance! Here we are learning the steps!

#FreedomSchool #CultureQueen #Baltimore

[Orita's Cross @OritasCross]

@Kayti76 Thank you for coming! Look out for the next one!

[Orita's Cross @OritasCross]

We Have An Update About Tonight's #Kwanzaa Celebration - https://t.co/qhqpvKmIsL

[Orita's Cross @OritasCross]

UPDATE! To ensure the safest online experience for our children & families, we are now doing it via zoom. After you register at the link below, you will receive an email with the zoom link to attend tonight's virtual #Kwanzaa Celebration.

Register here: https://t.co/zPt3rHvJNs

[Orita's Cross @OritasCross]

Don't forget that our virtual Family #Kwanzaa Event is this Thursday at 5:00PM ET! @ImCultureQueen is coming to introduce us to the #KwanzaaSlide Challenge. We'll also have @ItsBlackademic leading us in a live trivia game. We'll be streaming on our Facebook & YouTube pages!

[Orita's Cross @OritasCross]

A #Kwanzaa Event for the entire family! Save the date - Thursday, December 30, 2021 5:00PM at @Pleasant_Hope in #Baltimore Food, Performances, Workshops, Dancing and more. Stay tuned for more details & mark your calendars now!

[Orita's Cross @OritasCross]

Trunk or Treat Was Fantastic! Check out the pictures and some of the latest updates from Orita's Cross Freedom School - https://t.co/jRIyiK4Arc

[Orita's Cross @OritasCross]

The latest news & notes from Orita's Cross #FreedomSchool - https://t.co/GWVszTh8YD

#Baltimore

[Orita's Cross @OritasCross]

#FreedomSchool is in session this Friday in #Baltimore! When public school is closed, Freedom School is open! - https://t.co/1DlD0n8mry

[Orita's Cross @OritasCross]

When #PublicSchool is closed #FreedomSchool is open! Our next session is this Friday! - https://t.co/3fANkIVmka

#Baltimore

[Orita's Cross @OritasCross]

One of the many stars of our Freedom School family is now set to be a star on the basketball court at @GeorgeMasonU! Go @MasonWBB! We are very proud of you, @nekhu!

[Nekhu Mitchell @nekhu]

It’s been a long journey but I have finally a decision. Huge thanks to everyone that has made this possible, my wonderful parents and coaches. I would like to announce that I will be a Patriot! 💚💛

[Orita's Cross @OritasCross]

Back-2-School Supply Drive THIS Saturday! - https://t.co/mrNMPOUpRo

[Orita's Cross @OritasCross]

Such a fun memory from #FreedomSchool filled with layers of significance. Improv, creativity, artistry, math, affirmation, laughter, rhythm. Black children need more spaces like this!

#Baltimore #Freestyle #BlackChildrenMatter

[Heber Brown III @HeberBrown3]

Being African-centered or "woke" should not mean being mad all the time! At @OritasCross #FreedomSchool one of the ways we enjoy ourselves is through music. Freestyle rap cyphers are common. Check out this cypher from 2016. Our little Freedom Fighter MCs went awwwffff!

#FBF

[Citizen Ed @CitizenEdu]

Hey Fam! Today @ZakiyaChinyere will be in chatting with @HeberBrown3 about his powerful work through hosting a community garden and his African centered school called Orita's Cross. Make sure you tune in!

[Orita's Cross @OritasCross]

Summer Fun in the Sun! - https://t.co/X6tAYOVfnH

[Orita's Cross @OritasCross]

@car1ygoodman @surlybassey Thanks for the shout out! We are certainly striving to do our part! Organizing around popular education for Black youth over these past 11 years has been a journey and a joy!

[Orita's Cross @OritasCross]

One of the best gifts that comes along w/being part of the Village for young people is the euphoria we feel when they come back! Last week the dynamic Nekhu came back to work in the garden where she spent a lot of time when she was younger (and shorter!) We're proud of you Nekhu!