building a legacy on martha's vineyard
Engage with leading scholars, educators, authors, artists, and community leaders
From immersive journeys abroad to panels and symposia close to home, our events create safe, engaging spaces for open dialogue and authentic learning.
CULTURAL EDUCATION on the island
the martha's vineyard legacy Forum
August 2027
We bring the conversation to the island community
Dialogue-driven panels, workshops, and keynotes on culture, identity, and the African Diaspora, designed for schools, organizations, and teams, online or in person.
Our approach
We build conversations.
We center dialogue.
We Appreciate lived experience & cultural humility.
community development
engage
Engage with leading scholars, educators, authors, artists, and community leaders through thought-provoking presentations, panel discussions, and interactive conversations exploring Black history and the African Diaspora.
Workshops
explore
Explore the enduring legacy and contributions of people of African descent while connecting historical perspectives to contemporary issues through education, storytelling, and cultural dialogue.
spoken word
transform
Celebrate, learn, and build meaningful connections in an inspiring intergenerational gathering that promotes cultural understanding, community engagement, and lifelong learning.
What we explore
Themes & topics
African Diaspora history & identity
The histories, migrations, and cultural threads that connect communities across the diaspora.
Cultural competency & humility
Practical frameworks for engaging difference with curiosity, respect, and self-awareness.
Language, heritage & belonging
How language and tradition shape identity, and what they reveal about who we are.
Dialogue across difference
Building the conditions for honest, generous conversation in classrooms and organizations.
Join the conversation
Accommodations
Soulas Martha's Vineyard
Experience the newly renovated getaway ideal for families, friends, and corporate groups. This spacious 5-bedroom, 3-bathroom home features central air & heat, a galley kitchen with new appliances, dining, and family room. Enjoy the convenience of walking to Circuit Ave. and the beach, or unwind on the wrap-around porch or blue stone patio. Book now for a memorable and stress-free stay!
