Uncover the Hidden Legacy of Slavery in America Zoom Event

Presented by Spiritual Life Center of Sacramento www.slcworld.org (916) 448-6508

Date and Time: Friday, November 22nd at 6 - 9 p.m.

Event Location: via Zoom

Are you ready to embark on a profound voyage that delves deeply into the hidden dark history of slavery in the North and explores the nuances of modern racial dynamics? We invite you to join us for a transformative one-day event, facilitated by the dynamic husband and wife team, Dain and Constance Perry. Dain is a direct descendant of one of America’s largest Slave-Trading Families in the North, and Constance is a direct descendant of her Enslaved Family Members in the North.

Watch the "Traces of the Trade: A Story from the Deep North" trailer by

Learn more at www.tracesofthetrade.org.

• “By creating an atmosphere of safety and openness, the Perrys cut through the fears that often inhibit discussions of race.”
• “Programs like this give me hope that the racial divide will lessen.”
• "This is more than one family’s painful reckoning. This is the nation’s story; one that strips away the North’s heroic mantle by revealing a broad pattern of Northern complicity in the slave trade."
• "This documentary…has important things to say about the bone-deep American discomfort about our shared history."
• "A stunning documentary…Traces of The Trade is eye-opening and important; digging deeper than what may be comfortable into what stands in the way of race-relations in this country today."

“In an environment free of ‘blame and shame’, we produced subtle but remarkable shifts in awareness of the pain experienced by people on both sides of the racial divide.”

Spiritual Life Center is proud to present this event. It is for anyone who is passionate about fostering a more just society and improving race relations in America.

Tickets are offered as an Optional Love Offering or as Free Registration. The Suggested Love Offering for this event is $20, but no one will be turned away for lack of funds. Register today to secure your spot and receive the Zoom link to attend.

• Film Screening: Traces of the Trade – A Story from the Deep North (Film length -1 hour 26 minutes). Witness a documentary that traces the journey of Katrina Browne and her cousins as they uncover their family’s dark past in the slave trade. This powerful documentary unearths a hidden legacy of slavery, revealing the role of the North in the slave trade and challenging long-held myths. The film has been acclaimed for its courageous storytelling and its call for a national dialogue on race and privilege.
• Facilitated Discussion Session: Led by Dain and Constance Perry, who have facilitated over 500 screenings, this session promises to be a safe space for honest and impactful conversations about race, reconciliation, and healing. Reflect and engage in a conversation about the film. This is an opportunity to delve deeper into the insights and emotions evoked by the documentary.

Let’s walk together on a path of transformation, reconciliation, and healing. Don’t miss this chance to engage with your community and make a meaningful impact. Act now!

Questions? Contact Spiritual Life Center at (916) 448-6508 or email event registrar Elaine Laroa at [email protected].

Event Venue

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