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Dr. Kamilah Majied, MSW, PhD @kamilahmajied.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

I’m delighted to be joining the Global Compassion Coalition for "Opening to Connection: Building Compassion Across Difference," a free online event. Join us on Thursday, October 29 at 1pm PT / 4pm ET / 9pm UK: www.globalcompassioncoalition.org/event/openin...

Opening to Connection: Building Compassion Across Difference, a free online event. Thursday, October 29 at 1pm PT / 4pm ET / 9pm UK. Insight & Action: The Compassion Science Series.

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Dr. Kamilah Majied, MSW, PhD @kamilahmajied.bsky.social · 28/06/2026

Happy Black Music Month from the Sugar Hill Music Festival in Harlem! As I mention in the clip, I encourage you to support the important work of While We Are Still Here, whilewearestillhere.org, and don't miss Nnenna Freelon’s fantastic new book, Beneath the Skin of Sorrow: nnenna.com/book 📖💜

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Dr. Kamilah Majied, MSW, PhD @kamilahmajied.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

In the northern NJ area? Join me tomorrow, 6/20 at 2pm for a free workshop on Liberation and Healing with Black Music! At the East Orange Public Library’s Haynes Majied Literary Lounge - open to all. Happy Juneteenth and Happy Black Music Month!

Black music month book talk and workshop at the East Orange Public library, Saturday, June 20 2 PM in the Haynes Majied literary lounge

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Dr. Kamilah Majied, MSW, PhD @kamilahmajied.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

June is Black Music Month! Join me for meditative listening & playful creativity at my upcoming jam session hosted by The Lotus Institute. Weds., June 17, 4:00–5:15 pm PT (7:00–8:15 pm ET), on Zoom. Free for LI members, sliding scale for non-members: www.thelotusinstitute.org/events-all/j...

The Metta in the Music: The Creative Alchemy of Buddhism and Black Wisdom Traditions - Wednesday, June 17, 2026
7:00–8:15 pm ET / 4:00–5:15 pm PT
Online via Zoom

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Dr. Kamilah Majied, MSW, PhD @kamilahmajied.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

Thank you so much to the CSUMB College of Health Sciences and Human Services for honoring me with the Excellence in Social Justice Leadership award. Let’s keep advancing justice together in joy!

Dr. Majied receives the 2025-2026 Social Justice Faculty Award

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Dr. Kamilah Majied, MSW, PhD @kamilahmajied.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

Venerable Dr. Pannavati was and remains a sparkling intellect, a wise activist, and a joyful companion in this existence. May her laughter resound eternally in our hearts. tricycle.org/article/vene...

A photo of Venerable Pannavati in monastic robes, smiling, in front of a deep blue background. Image source: Heartwood Refuge

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Dr. Kamilah Majied, MSW, PhD @kamilahmajied.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

February 18 marks the birthday of three of the most influential and inspirational authors of all time: Audre Lorde, Bebe Moore Campbell, and Toni Morrison! Drop your favorite works in the comments to help us celebrate them today 📚🎉

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Dr. Kamilah Majied, MSW, PhD @kamilahmajied.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

Sending LOVE to Black people everywhere on national Black Love Day (Feb. 13)! Share this post with your loved ones and spread Black love all over the world 🌍♥️ #blackloveday

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Dr. Kamilah Majied, MSW, PhD @kamilahmajied.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

Remembering Dr. Carter Woodson today and appreciating him for uplifting Black artistry, Black scholarship, Black life, for all time. #blackhistorymonth #blackhistoryeveryday

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Dr. Kamilah Majied, MSW, PhD @kamilahmajied.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

“Don’t gain the world and lose your soul. Wisdom is better than silver and gold.” Celebrating the birthday anniversary of Bob Marley today, Feb. 6 🎉 Happy Black History Month!

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Dr. Kamilah Majied, MSW, PhD @kamilahmajied.bsky.social · 01/02/2026

Starting Tuesday, Feb. 3! Join me for a three-session online short course on Buddhism, Black liberatory contemplative wisdom, and creative practices (2/3, 2/10, & 2/24)! If you can’t join live, recordings will be available. nalandainstitute.org/nalanda-even...

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Nalanda Institute for Contemplative Science: Manifesting Enlightenment as Creative Alchemy: A Short Course

Join us for a three-session short course with Visiting Faculty, Kamilah Majied, which explores many ways that Buddhadharma and Black cultural and wisdom traditions intersect and enrich our lives.

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Dr. Kamilah Majied, MSW, PhD @kamilahmajied.bsky.social · 30/12/2025

We do have the power to refuse. We can make this app go away if enough people stop using it! (They have already hosted betting on whether the IPC would declare famine in Gaza.) www.newyorker.com/news/the-led...

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America’s Betting Craze Has Spread to Its News Networks

CNN and CNBC have partnered with Kalshi, a prediction market, encouraging their viewers to wager on current events in real time.

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Dr. Kamilah Majied, MSW, PhD @kamilahmajied.bsky.social · 08/12/2025

Looking for online meditation? This Weds., 12/10, from 9-9:30am ET, Peggy Rowe Ward will guide a meditation on spiritual friendship with "a creative blend of music, movement, massage, and visualization." Peggy is the Lotus Institute's senior Dharma teacher & co-founder!

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The Practice of Spiritual Friendship | Guided Meditation with Peggy Rowe Ward | The Lotus Institute

Join us for the December guided meditation with Peggy Rowe Ward, renowned spiritual teacher, author and co-founder of the Lotus Institute. Online from 9:00–9:30 AM ET.

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Dr. Kamilah Majied, MSW, PhD @kamilahmajied.bsky.social · 30/11/2025

Shout out to everybody who attended the National Women’s Studies Association conference this year! It’s amazing how many wonderful people you run into at the one-of-a-kind, liberatory NWSA conferences. See photos & more on my blog: www.kamilahmajied.com/blog/nwsa25

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The 2025 NWSA Conference — Dr. Kamilah Majied

Shout out to everybody who attended the 2025 National Women's Studies Association Conference!

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Dr. Kamilah Majied, MSW, PhD @kamilahmajied.bsky.social · 14/11/2025

If you’re at the 2025 National Women’s Studies Association Conference this week, guess what? I’m here, too! On Friday at 10am, I’ll be presenting “The Creative Resistance of Global Majority Women throughout Herstory” with Dr. Sarina Saturn and Dr. Taylor Geyton …

2025 NWSA conference: An Honour Song: Feminist Struggles, Feminist Victories. San Juan, PR: Nov. 13-16, 2025

Friday, 11/14: The creative resistance of global majority women throughout herstory. 10 AM, room 104B.
Saturday, 11/15: Joyfully advancing justice with the Sounds of Blackness. 4 PM, room 208A.

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Dr. Kamilah Majied, MSW, PhD @kamilahmajied.bsky.social · 18/10/2025

October 17 is national Black Poetry Day! To celebrate, I’m sharing a portion of my poetic tribute to Rev. Dr. Larry Ward—whose beautiful book of poetry, “Morning Night,” is now available: www.thelotusinstitute.org/morning-night

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Dr. Kamilah Majied, MSW, PhD @kamilahmajied.bsky.social · 30/09/2025

Thank you to everyone who contributed to this tribute to Rev. Dr. Ward. May his beautiful insights and life force endure forever! tricycle.org/article/the-...

“I don’t live in fear of dystopia. I am not triggered by the apocalypse. I am urgently committed to a successful birth of a new world for all of us humans and nonhumans alike.” –Reverend Dr. Larry Ward

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Dr. Kamilah Majied, MSW, PhD @kamilahmajied.bsky.social · 21/08/2025

Celebrating the life and work of our friend and teacher Reverend Dr. Larry Ward, with love and gratitude for the way he embodied all the wisdom, kindness, and courage he taught. The blessedness of him and his teachings will endure forever.

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Dr. Kamilah Majied, MSW, PhD @kamilahmajied.bsky.social · 15/08/2025

So much #gratitude going out to everyone who made "Rooted & Connected: Faith, Identity, and the African Diaspora" at @iaamuseum.bsky.social happen! (1/3 🧵)

Eight people stand together in an exhibition at the IAAM after the August 14, 2025 event

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Dr. Kamilah Majied, MSW, PhD @kamilahmajied.bsky.social · 13/08/2025

Join us at @iaamuseum.bsky.social in Charleston, SC on Thursday, August 14 at 6:30 pm — that’s tomorrow night! ✨Rooted & Connected – Faith, Identity & the African Diaspora ✨ iaamuseum.org/event/rooted...

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Dr. Kamilah Majied, MSW, PhD @kamilahmajied.bsky.social · 13/08/2025

“We must become more familiar with our inner spaciousness-where the pleasure of resting in awareness is accessible, sacred & healing.” – Rashid Hughes 🔥 Check out this October 16-19 retreat with Rashid Hughes, Kate Johnson & Gaylon Ferguson: "Finding Courage In A World On Fire"

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Finding Courage In A World On Fire - The Garrison Institute

Inspired by Rashid Hughes’ contemplative framework: R.E.S.T.-A Practice for the Tired & Weary and Gaylon Ferguson’s Welcoming Beginner’s Mind, this retreat invites a return to the natural ease and wis...

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Dr. Kamilah Majied, MSW, PhD @kamilahmajied.bsky.social · 02/08/2025

Today we honor the birthday of the man who said, “You think your pain and your heartache are unprecedented in the history of the world, but then you read.” Born Aug. 2, 1954, James Baldwin wrote with an ethos of justice infused with humanitarian love, inspiring activists & writers around the world.

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Dr. Kamilah Majied, MSW, PhD @kamilahmajied.bsky.social · 31/07/2025

"Facing the Music of our Times with Metta" - Shout out to all the peacemakers vibing out with Black music as we advance liberation and justice in the world! tricycle.org/article/faci...

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Dr. Kamilah Majied, MSW, PhD @kamilahmajied.bsky.social · 30/07/2025

🚨New article alert! My latest writing for @tricyclemag.bsky.social is out: “Facing the Music of Our Times with Metta: Tapping into African American wisdom through song” tricycle.org/article/faci...

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Facing the Music of Our Times with Metta

Tapping into African American wisdom through song

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Dr. Kamilah Majied, MSW, PhD @kamilahmajied.bsky.social · 20/07/2025

So looking forward to being a panelist for “Rooted & Connected – Faith, Identity & the African Diaspora,” the interfaith dialogue on Thurs, 8/14, 6:30pm at @iaamuseum.bsky.social ! 55170p.blackbaudhosting.com/55170p/Roote...

Rooted & Connected – Faith, Identity & the African Diaspora, 8/14 at IAAM

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Dr. Kamilah Majied, MSW, PhD @kamilahmajied.bsky.social · 07/07/2025

The historic and inspiring Signs Of The Times tour is organized by fantastic Harlem-based organization While We Are Still Here. Learn more & show your support at whilewearestillhere.org! #harlem #blackhistory #nyc

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Dr. Kamilah Majied, MSW, PhD @kamilahmajied.bsky.social · 01/07/2025

A shout out to everyone who attended Pride marches and protests in June! 🌈 I left the NYC protest even more certain in my knowing that queer joy is power and that there is great joy in resilience. #pride #pridemonth #joyfullyjust

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Dr. Kamilah Majied, MSW, PhD @kamilahmajied.bsky.social · 26/06/2025

Dr. Ayo Yetunde has written a fantastic book on the spiritual wisdom of Prince, as well as a great new article on Black music and honoring the impact of Black culture: stlargusnews.com/op-ed-celebr... Happy Black Music Month! #BlackMusicMonth #Prince #newbook

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Dr. Kamilah Majied, MSW, PhD @kamilahmajied.bsky.social · 22/06/2025

Reflecting on this guidance from Toni Morrison as I pray for all those weeping amidst the rubble of lie-driven bombs.

“I think it is time for a modern War Against Error. A deliberately heightened battle against cultivated ignorance, enforced silence, and metastasizing lies. A wider war that is fought daily by human rights organizations in journals, reports, indexes, dangerous visits, and encounters with malign oppressive forces. A hugely funded and intensified battle of rescue from the violence that is swallowing the dispossessed.”
― Toni Morrison, The Source of Self-Regard: Selected Essays, Speeches, and Meditations

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Dr. Kamilah Majied, MSW, PhD @kamilahmajied.bsky.social · 20/06/2025

Do you ever wonder what Whitney Houston, Luther Vandross and countless other Black musicians could have created if they did not have to worry about homophobia and transphobia as they expressed themselves through their art? … (1/3) #BlackMusicMonth #pride🌈

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Dr. Kamilah Majied, MSW, PhD @kamilahmajied.bsky.social · 20/06/2025

I am so grateful today and every day to all the Black people who have been modeling how to liberate ourselves from tyranny for centuries. Happy Juneteenth!

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Dr. Kamilah Majied, MSW, PhD @kamilahmajied.bsky.social · 14/06/2025

Black Music Month is a great time to check out books on Black music by Black people! Here are some of my current favorites. I'd love to know more about your favorite books and Black bookstores (I've suggested some at the end) -- let me know in the comments! #BlackMusicMonth #bookrecommendations 🧵

Five of my current favorite books on Black music, by Black authors

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Dr. Kamilah Majied, MSW, PhD @kamilahmajied.bsky.social · 08/06/2025

Prince is the artist on my mind and record player today. The lyric of the day? “ I guess that once you go divide this precious land, this precious land will divide you”. Drop your favorite Prince line in the comments. Happy birthday Prince and Happy Black Music Month.

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Dr. Kamilah Majied, MSW, PhD @kamilahmajied.bsky.social · 03/06/2025

Happy Pride and Happy Black Music Month! Black music, from the souls of Black people in every genre, is a wisdom practice. In my book Joyfully Just, I offer a lot of practices to help us drop into the wisdom of Black music and engage it to experience more joy. Here's one! ⬇️ #BlackMusicMonth

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Dr. Kamilah Majied, MSW, PhD @kamilahmajied.bsky.social · 16/05/2025

Need some good news? The President of Burkina Faso Ibrahim Traore's words are inspiring -- www.youtube.com/watch?v=0oMv... -- and the Pope's response is worth a listen: www.youtube.com/watch?v=navB...

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Captain Ibrahim Traoré’s Message to the United Nations - Africa Will Not Kneel

YouTube video by Pan-African Dreams

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Keith Boykin @keithboykin.bsky.social · 14/05/2025

Trump has fired the Black woman who serves as Librarian of Congress, Dr. Carla Hayden, and replaced her with an unqualified white man with no experience, his personal criminal defense lawyer, Todd Blanche.

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Trump Fires Black Librarian, Hires Unqualified White Man

YouTube video by The Keith Boykin Channel

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Dr. Kamilah Majied, MSW, PhD @kamilahmajied.bsky.social · 15/05/2025

This week, I was honored to gift copies of Joyfully Just to graduating CSUMB students who won awards for their excellence--and also to Lyndon Tarver, director of the Monterey County NAACP, and Tyller Williamson, mayor of Monterey🎓

Kamilah with one of the CSUMB graduates recognized for academic excellence

Kamilah Majied with Lyndon Tarver, Director of the Monterey County NAACP, and Tyller Williamson, mayor of Monterey, CA

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Dr. Kamilah Majied, MSW, PhD @kamilahmajied.bsky.social · 15/05/2025

What an honor & a pleasure to return to Mount Holyoke College to present my "Embodying Joy" workshop during the amazing BOOM! (Building On Our Momentum) annual conference organized by mhcdiversity.bsky.social 🙏🏾💙 events.mtholyoke.edu/boom-2025

A small group photo during BOOM! at Mount Holyoke College, April 29, 2025

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Dr. Kamilah Majied, MSW, PhD @kamilahmajied.bsky.social · 03/03/2025

Deep gratitude to all who attended & supported events during my recent visit to my alma mater, Mount Holyoke College! Some photos 🧵⬇️

Dr. K on the Mount Holyoke College campus

With Imani at the Interfaith Luncheon on Thursday

With a group of interfaith luncheon attendees on Thursday at MHC

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Liz Roemer @lizroemer.bsky.social · 01/03/2025

Feeling very grateful for the accompaniment of this wise book by @kamilahmajied.bsky.social during these horrible times. #booksky #therapistsky #psychscisky #psychology

Image of a purple book called Joyfully Just by Kamilah Majied, PhD
Subtitle: Black Wisdom and Buddhist Insights for Liberated Living

"Powerful teachings in a powerful voice on every page. I will be living inside this book for a long, long time."
Jon Kabat-Zinn

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Dr. Kamilah Majied, MSW, PhD @kamilahmajied.bsky.social · 01/03/2025

Joyfully Just (Sounds True, 2024) is full of liberating practices, exercises, and wisdom from Black cultural traditions and Buddhism to help us bring forth courage, transform grief, defeat injustice, and manifest joy 📖 www.kamilahmajied.com/joyfully-just #booksky #books #authors #meditations

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Joyfully Just — Dr. Kamilah Majied

"Joyfully Just: Black Wisdom and Buddhist Insights for Liberated Living" by Kamilah Majied, MSW, PhD. Now available from Sounds True!

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Dr. Kamilah Majied, MSW, PhD @kamilahmajied.bsky.social · 01/03/2025

Gratitude to all who made this week’s event at Stanford University possible! Thank you, Pegasus Physician Writers Group, Dept of African & African American Studies, Institute for Diversity in the Arts, Office for Religious & Spiritual Life, Stanford Zen Society, & the Buddhist Community at Stanford

Dr. Majied (center) with a group of colloquium participants at Stanford University

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Dr. Kamilah Majied, MSW, PhD @kamilahmajied.bsky.social · 21/02/2025

I’ll be leading this colloquium at Stanford University on Monday, 2/24! events.stanford.edu/event/cultiv...

Cultivating Compassion and Resilience with Black Cultural and Artistic Practices

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Dr. Kamilah Majied, MSW, PhD @kamilahmajied.bsky.social · 10/02/2025

Tomorrow at Gavilan College! “A History of Joyful Resistance” - to inspire you through movements for Black liberation in the U.S. ➡️ Tues., Feb. 11, 11:20 a.m., Gavilan College in Gilroy, CA. Library room 170 (for Hollister Campus: Community Room Livestream) #BlackHistoryeveryday #Blackhistorymonth

Looking forward to returning to Gavilan College in Gilroy, CA tomorrow! I’m delighted to be a Black History Month Celebration speaker again this year, with my interactive workshop:

❤️”A History of Joyful Resistance” - to inspire you through movements for Black liberation in the U.S.
💚Tuesday, February 11, 11:20 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.
🖤Gilroy Campus, Library room 170 (for Hollister Campus: Community Room Livestream)

#BlackHistoryeveryday #Blackhistorymonth #joyfullyjust

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Dr. Kamilah Majied, MSW, PhD @kamilahmajied.bsky.social · 10/02/2025

Happy 81st Birthday to the inimitable Alice Walker! I am so grateful for the wisdom transmission that is her life and work.

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Dr. Kamilah Majied, MSW, PhD @kamilahmajied.bsky.social · 25/01/2025

Happy World Day for African and Afrodescendant Culture! Jan. 24 is UNESCO's day dedicated to the innovations and creativity of the diverse cultures of the African continent & global African Diasporas. Of course, we celebrate African culture every day, but I wish you a special celebration today!

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Dr. Kamilah Majied, MSW, PhD @kamilahmajied.bsky.social · 21/01/2025

Special thanks to Mayor Bruce Delgado; City Council leader Kathy Biala; Mr. Barrington McLean, who created the beautiful statue of MLK we are standing in front of; fellow speakers Phuong Nguyen & Steve Zmak for your inspiring leadership towards justice! Happy MLK day! - at the Marina, CA Library

Kamilah Majied is standing with five people in front of a statue of MLK. Special thanks to Mayor Bruce Delgado; City Council leader Kathy Biala; Mr. Barrington McLean, who created a beautiful statue of MLK we are standing in front of; fellow speakers Phuong Nguyen & Steve Zmak for your inspiring leadership towards justice!

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Dr. Kamilah Majied, MSW, PhD @kamilahmajied.bsky.social · 20/01/2025

“I believe that unarmed truth and unconditional love will have the final word in reality. This is why right, temporarily defeated, is stronger than evil triumphant.” - Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. May we all learn from Dr. King’s wisdom today. Happy MLK Day!

Photographed at the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial in Washington, DC.

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