Rosa Parks Institute - Pathways to Freedom Alumni

A Special Thank You to Shandale Lacy (Peek), the daughter of Claude Peek who stayed by her father's side and was truly one of many reasons that he lived for as long as he did. We all witnessed his loving wife, Mrs. Anita Peek care for him day and night, around the clock. She nursed him, dressed and bathed him, she fed him and did everything that he could not do for himself, even through her own difficult and challenging time that she's still experiencing to this day. Another Special Thanks goes out to Mr. Kenneth Spann who has been with the Institute for over three decades and has never left their side, and to this very day he wears all the hats to keep the Institute alive and who also assisted in the care of Mr. Claude Peek. Thank you Mrs. Sheila Finney, Ms. Cheryl Major and all of the Institute's volunteers. There are so many others that are too many to name, but thank you all and God Bless You!

We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Mr. Claude Peek, husband of Mrs. Anita Peek, on Monday April 29, 2024.
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THANK YOU ALL!.

Remembering Rosa Parks on this day. The Anniversary of her arrest - December 1, 2023.

On Sept. 28, 2023 The Institute was invited to attend the Memorial Dedication for Viola Liuzzo, who was murdered by the Ku Klux Klan in 1965, while heading to Selma Alabama from Detroit, heeding the call of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., in the wake of the Bloody Sunday, March 7, 1965.

Mrs. Dorothy Dewberry Aldridge (Freedom Rider) has always included Rosa Parks Institute in remembering the legacy of the Struggle for freedom. The event was held at the Viola Liuzzo Playground, located at 20087 Winthrop street in Detroit, Michigan. Dignitaries such as The Honorable Wendell Anthony, President (NAACP) and as well as others were in attendance.

A phenomenal Juneteenth celebration with Mrs. Elaine Eason Steele's "By Her Side" book signing that took place on June 19th, at the famous "Dakota Jazz Club" in downtown Minneapolis. A huge thanks to Mr. Lowell Pickett, founder of the Dakota Jazz Club and to Rosa and Raymond Parks Institute's Global Legacy Ambassador, Mr. Bill Preston, whose hard work and dedication made it all possible. A special thanks to Ms. Malisa Davis, Director of the Institute.

Mrs. Elaine Eason Steele's "By Her Side" book signing that took place on June 19th, at the famous "Dakota Jazz Club" in downtown Minneapolis. Featured in this photo with Mrs. Elaine Eason Steele is Mr. Lowell Pickett, founder of the famous nationally known Dakota Jazz Club, and a dear friend to Mr. Lowell Pickett.

Mrs. Elaine Eason Steele's "By Her Side" book signing that took place on June 19th, at the famous "Dakota Jazz Club" in downtown Minneapolis. Featured in this photo with Mrs. Elaine Eason Steele is Vaughn of Paisley Park Museum, which was the museum and sanctuary for the late "Prince".

Mrs. Elaine Eason Steele's "By Her Side" book signing that took place on June 19th (Juneteenth) at the world renowned and famous "Dakota Jazz Club" in downtown Minneapolis.

"Thank You" is sufficient for today. Heart to Heart. I am truly grateful to my supporters, family & friends. If you haven't purchased your copy of my book "By Her Side" with Gene Cartwright, there is still time. Go to: www.byhersidebook.com

We had an informational educational wonderful time at Charles H. Wright Museum for Women's History Month Celebration! Hosted by Wisdom Institute in collaboration with Rosa and Raymond Parks Institute & Transforming Power Fund. Thank you for all who were able to make it!

Please join us Saturday March 18, 2023 at Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History, 315 E. Warren Ave, Detroit, MI 48201 for a Women's History Month Celebration! Hosted by Wisdom Institute in collaboration with Rosa and Raymond Parks Institute & Transforming Power Fund. Registration is required at: https://bit.ly/TORCHBEARER23
"FREE" and OPEN TO THE PUBLIC! All are welcome! For questions or additional information, please email: [email protected]

Will the Real Rosa Parks "7053" stand up! For decades we have all seen the (supposed) photo of Rosa Parks on the day of her arrest or have we? Wanna know the truth behind the photo? (the original & actual REAL LIFE photo to your left is in our archives).

The book written by Elaine Eason Steele, "By Her Side" destroys myths with Truth. Buy the book, read it and you'll know! www.byhersidebook.com

Buy the book, read it and you'll know the Truth!

Home - By Her Side-Elaine Steele's AutoBiography Available Now! 1st Ed. Hardcover ! ByHerSide Bookstore coming soon. Get autographed copies. A View From Within: My 45-year journey with my closest friend, mentor, fellow-traveler, fellow-activist and "Mother of The Modern Civil Rights Movement", Mrs. Rosa Parks™— from 1961, as a 16-year-old high...

Rosa and Raymond Parks Institute's Advisory Board Committee Member, Sheila Finney has written a letter in support of the "WALKOUT" at Hillcrest High School in Tuscaloosa, Ala. She is awaiting a response. Ms. Finney also attempted to post to her personal page to shed light on this dark and disgraceful situation, but Facebook removed and blocked her post, calling it "a bug or malfunction" as she states.

WATCH THIS! APPALLING!
Alabama high school senior Jamiyah Brown organized a walkout in protest after allegedly being told to omit important historical events, including slavery and the Civil Rights movement, from her school’s Black History Month program.

‘The student voice matters’: AL students protest ‘censored’ Black history program Alabama high school senior Jamiyah Brown organized a walkout in protest after allegedly being told to omit important historical events, including slavery and...

https://www.prlog.org/12949924-by-her-side-elaine-steeles-autobio-explodes-myths-and-celebrates-rosa-parks-ordained-life.html

'By Her Side,' Elaine Steele's AutoBio Explodes Myths and Celebrates Rosa Parks' Ordained Life 'By Her Side,' Elaine Steele's AutoBio Explodes Myths and Celebrates Rosa Parks' Ordained Life. Elaine Eason Steele's By Her Side shares her 45-year journey, from age 16, by the side of Mrs. Rosa L. Parks, with a true 'inside the room' view dedicated to exploding myths with truths. - PR12949924

The 110th celebration of Rosa Parks birthday.

Rosa Parks birthday is celebrated on this day around the world. Elaine Eason Steele's book is also released today in honor of her 45 year unique and enduring friendship with Mrs. Parks. Arm-in-arm. "By Her Side".

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BTP1WZT5

By Her Side: The True View From Within. My Blessed 45-Year Journey by The Side of Rosa Louise Parks By Her Side: The True View From Within. My Blessed 45-Year Journey by The Side of Rosa Louise Parks

The Institute honors and celebrates Rosa Parks today, on what would have been her 110th birthday.

Rosa and Raymond Parks Institute celebrates Black History Month for the many contributions and toils of African Americans. One word we'll leave with you.....Resilient

We wish you a Very Happy Birthday Anita!

With Love,
Elaine Eason Steele
Rosa and Raymond Parks Institute
Staff & Volunteers!

ANNOUNCEMENT:
The application window is now open for Georgetown University's Summer Security Studies Institute for HBCU Students. The Georgetown University's Institute will be held on Georgetown's campus from June 11-17, 2023, and is open to current HBCU undergraduates— ideally targeted at rising juniors. Applications are due January 31, 2023.

The program is designed for students interested in careers and/or graduate education in the field of security, including national security, international security, homeland security, and cybersecurity. We will house students on Georgetown's campus and spend the week hosting leaders for talks and roundtables and conducting site visits across Washington, D.C. to allow students to engage with senior leaders and practitioners in the field. In addition to covering students' travel and expenses, Georgetown also provides each student with a $600 stipend.

Additional information on last year's program, FAQs, and application requirements are available here: https://css.georgetown.edu/summer-hbcu/
Students with additional questions about the program can contact us at [email protected].

Best,
Heidi Urben

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Rosa and Raymond Parks Institute Honors and Celebrates the Life & Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., (Jan 15, 1929-April 4, 1968).

Celebrating Rosa Parks 67th Anniversary. The Institute is celebrating a woman of courage, love, strength and dignity.

The Institute has had technical issues all day but we're back online & thank you for your patience.

The Wayne Memorial Theatrical Guild presents "Clue". November 10th, 11th, 12th at 7pm in the Stockmeyer Auditorium at Wayne Memorial High School. Tickets: $8.00 for adult, $5.00 for students. Address: 3001 Fourth St, Wayne, Michigan 48184

The viewing and Homegoing Services for Ms. Lynnette Williams will both be held this Friday & Saturday at Swanson Funeral Home on 806 East Grand Blvd., Detroit, MI 48207. Detailed information is on the flyer.