Porch circle at ROOTS Week 2017. Photo: Melisa Cardona
One of Michelle Ramos’ first steps as ROOTS’ new executive director was to announce the #ROOTSRoadTrip – that she’d be packing her bags and hitting the road to meet ROOTers where you are, in your communities, in your neighborhoods, on the front porch.
You can read Michelle’s full #ROOTSRoadTrip announcement here, which invited folks to host a stop on the tour. Responses came rushing in, and we are now excited to announce there will be twelve stops on the #ROOTSRoadTrip!
At this time of transition, and in connection with the Renew Your ROOTS initiative, we’re grounding ourselves in the heart and soul of Alternate ROOTS – you, our members. We hope you can make it out to the #ROOTSRoadTrip and meet up with Michelle somewhere along the route!
#ROOTSRoadTrip Stops
We’re still in the process of coordinating all stops with our local hosts – here’s what we have confirmed so far:
April 11 – Atlanta, GA – 3:30-6pm
Hosted by Atlanta ROOTS Staff
Alkaloid Networks
691 John Wesley Dobbs Ave NE
Atlanta, GA 30312
Missed us? Watch the Facebook Live video here!
April 22 – Washington, DC – 3-4pm
Hosted by Ahmane’ Glover
The Festival Center
1640 Columbia Rd NW
Washington, DC 20009
Missed us? Watch the Facebook Live video here!
April 25 – Philadelphia, PA – 3-5pm
Hosted by Jamie Merwin
Community Education Center
3500 Lancaster Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Missed us? Check out some photos from the event!
May 3 – New Orleans, LA @ 5-7pm CST
Feelings Marigny Café Bar and Courtyard Lounge
535 Franklin Ave (Corner of Chartres and Franklin)
New Orleans, LA 70117
Missed us? Check out some photos from the event!
May 10 – Jacksonville, FL @ 5:30-7:30pm EST
Yellow House Art Gallery
577 King St
Jacksonville, FL 32204
Missed us? Check out some photos from the event!
May 18 – Hot Springs, NC – Time: TBD
Azule
190 Rabbit Den Rd
Hot Springs, NC 28743
May 19 – Charleston, SC @ 12-2:30pm EST
JEMAGWGA’s House & Studios
68 Devereaux St
Charleston, SC 29403
Missed us? Check out the Facebook Live video and photos here!
May 19 – Wilmington, NC @ 8-10pm EST
Jengo’s Playhouse
815 Princess Street
Wilmington, NC 28401
Missed us? Check out from photos from the event!
June 4 – San Diego, CA @ 5-7pm PST
CAT Theater, San Diego
2957 54th St.
San Diego, CA 92105
Red Springs, NC – More information coming soon!