Renowned Howard University scholars and intellectuals Dr. Greg Carr and Dr. Dana Williams will explore the meaning of “breath” for African Americans.  Dr. Carr is chair of the Department of African American Studies and Dr. Williams is chair of the Department of English.

“Militant Soldier of the Cross/ William Paul Quinn” Interdisciplinary archaeologist Dr. Cheryl LaRoche will discuss the life and times of William Paul Quinn, the fourth bishop of the African Methodist Episcopal Church; the first independent black denomination in the United States

“Picturing ‘Selma’: A Cinematographer’s View” Thanks to "Selma" and "A Most Violent Year," Bradford Young has become awards season's most talked about cinematographer. The 37-year-old has risen through the ranks in a short amount of time, singled out for his impressive visual eye and thoughtful commentary on race in America.

1st Sunday     February 22

“The Fight for Equality in Our Public Schools: Past, Present, and Future” Danielle Holley-Walker is the newly appointed Dean of Howard University’s historic School of Law. She is a principal architect in the nation’s progress toward achieving equal justice under law, particularly in the field of civil rights.

All presentations will begin at 10:30a.m. during the Sunday School hour at:

                           Olive Branch Community Church Rectory

                                         416 Olney Sandy Spring Road

                                             Sandy Spring, MD 20860

[Park in the back lot at Sherwood High School for all activities at the Rectory]

 You are invited to join us for the journey!