Kenny Adams is Executive Director of The Father’s Group, a nonprofit focused on eliminating barriers to success for children from marginalized communities. Today’s show is about one of many important programs: the scholarship to celebrate Deshaun Adderley’s legacy. The scholarship is open to Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) students residing in Central Oregon ages 16 to 24.
Juneteenth with Kenny Adams from The Father's Group
With Juneteenth, the 19th of June, coming up in a couple of weeks, the June 2 Thursday Point featured Kenny Adams, Executive Director of the Father's Group. They are presenters of the Juneteenth Celebration 2022 in Bend.
Tune in for a conversation about being a father, lifting up local youth, liberation, Juneteenth, and an enlightening discussion of what it means to view the world through an Afrocentric lens.
"Whose Streets?" with Clifford Evelyn, Redmond City Councilor
Clifford Evelyn, Redmond City Councilor, shares his insights on the movie “Whose Streets?” presented in Bend in February 2022 by the Father’s Group. Clifford points out how important remembering recent history is to better inform all people of current racism across America and how this knowledge can help us make positive change now and for future generations.