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Sept 1 | Keeping Families Connected During Crisis with Letitia Scott-Jackson

Tuesday, September 1 | 2:30 – 3:15pm

Family counselor, Letitia Scott-Jackson, Executive Director, Keeping Families Connected, Dallas, TX talks about the importance of family compassion, communication and connection during COVID-19.

Letitia Scott Jackson is a published author, public speaker, musician, entrepreneur, and humanitarian. In 2015, she created Keeping Families Connected out of a personal desire to make meaningful contributions to the lives of those who are incarcerated and the family members they are separated from. Ever since, she wants to spread the hope of redemption and connection one interaction, letter to an inmate and prison visit at a time. She also has a passion for speaking to youth and young adults about making the best choices now, based on her own past experiences. She has been blessed to build several businesses, mentor students, and members of her church to define your own success.

Watch and Listen

Inspiration | Action is a new weekly virtual series of programs by Smithsonian’s Anacostia Community Museum to educate and inspire participants to calls of action and become civically engaged.  Experts will briefly present on four related topics based on one monthly theme.   At the end of each program, participants will be provided digital resources to engage, participate in, or just learn more about the topic discussed.

Register in advance for this webinar by clicking on this link: smithsonian.zoom.us…

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

Please join in on these weekly 45-minute programs designed to harness the collective power of community and its ability to care for and comfort each other in these uncertain times.

Note:  Sign Language interpretation or live captioning for our virtual programs available upon request.  Two weeks advance notice is appreciated.  Place your request by emailing Linda Maxwell at MaxwellL@si.edu