During each night of the actual dates of Remembrance, from September 22-25th, the Praise House will illuminate with the history of South-View and Brownsville, where the massacre ended by citizen resistance, and at Georgia State’ University’s Creative Media Industry Institute - CMII Lab. in downtown Atlanta, where the massacre began.

During each night of the actual dates of Remembrance, from September 22-25th, the Praise House will illuminate with the history of South-View and Brownsville, where the massacre ended by citizen resistance, and at Georgia State’ University’s Creative Media Industry Institute - CMII Lab. in downtown Atlanta, where the massacre began.

During each night of the actual dates of Remembrance, from September 22-25th, the Praise House will illuminate with the history of South-View and Brownsville, where the massacre ended by citizen resistance, and at Georgia State’ University’s Creative Media Industry Institute - CMII Lab. in downtown Atlanta, where the massacre began.

During each night of the actual dates of Remembrance, from September 22-25th, the Praise House will illuminate with the history of South-View and Brownsville, where the massacre ended by citizen resistance, and at Georgia State’ University’s Creative Media Industry Institute - CMII Lab. in downtown Atlanta, where the massacre began.

During each night of the actual dates of Remembrance, from September 22-25th, the Praise House will illuminate with the history of South-View and Brownsville, where the massacre ended by citizen resistance, and at Georgia State’ University’s Creative Media Industry Institute - CMII Lab. in downtown Atlanta, where the massacre began.

During each night of the actual dates of Remembrance, from September 22-25th, the Praise House will illuminate with the history of South-View and Brownsville, where the massacre ended by citizen resistance, and at Georgia State’ University’s Creative Media Industry Institute - CMII Lab. in downtown Atlanta, where the massacre began.

Hear from historian, activist,  Ann Hill-Bond the history of Brownsville now known as South Atlanta. Learn of this budgeting residential and business district and their role in resistance to the mob during the 1906 Atlanta race massacre

During each night of the actual dates of Remembrance, from September 22-25th, the Praise House will illuminate with the history of South-View and Brownsville, where the massacre ended by citizen resistance, and at Georgia State’ University’s Creative Media Industry Institute - CMII Lab. in downtown Atlanta, where the massacre began.

During each night of the actual dates of Remembrance, from September 22-25th, the Praise House will illuminate with the history of South-View and Brownsville, where the massacre ended by citizen resistance, and at Georgia State’ University’s Creative Media Industry Institute - CMII Lab. in downtown Atlanta, where the massacre began.

Listen to recent interview of visual artist who created the 1906 Atlanta Race Massacre mural, Fabian Williams.

OPENING RECEPTION - During each night of the actual dates of Remembrance, from September 22-25th, the Praise House will illuminate with the history of South-View and Brownsville, where the massacre ended by citizen resistance, and at Georgia State’ University’s Creative Media Industry Institute - CMII Lab. in downtown Atlanta, where the massacre began.

Starting at First Congregational in the King Historic District to South-View Cemetery, where the victims and survors rest.

Feature Keynote by Ambassador Andrew Young

Come paint this Sunday morning! Bring your headphones so you can dive into a brief meditation upon arrival, then see where the paint brushes and colors take you 🌌🎨🖌️🕯️

What would you make if you had everything you needed?

When was the last time your inner child had a break to make whatever they desire?

You’ll leave feeling more connected to yourself, with 1 up to 3 mini-canvas, a mini-easel, and a couple of brushes.

Thank you so much to @praisehouseproject

For inviting me back to offer this as a series.

Gentle Reminder:

Please bring your own apron or wear something you wouldn’t mind getting paint on. Don’t forget your headphones for the meditation.

#meditation #atlanta #artworkshopsatlanta

The Praise House Project invites audiences to gather at the studio for an evening of storytelling, remembrance and community-movement building. Hear from filmmaker activist Lupe Family about her film honoring ancestor, Pat Robinson.

New Freedom Studio

1884 Jonesboro Rd. SE

Sunday, August 23 @ 6-9pm

GUIDED MEDITATION THROUGH ART WITH DIA PARKER

Bring your earphones. All supplies for painting or journaling will be provided.

JUNE 19: REMEMBERING FREEDOM -RECALLING THE PRAISE HOUSE AS A DRUM, the @praisehouseproject celebrates #juneteenth2026 at @southview_cemetery

SAVE THE DATE: APRIL 19TH

Join us for a special in-person event to celebrate the 140th anniversary of the historic South-View Cemetery! It's a perfect chance to honor the past, connect with the community, and experience the rich heritage in a unique setting. Don't miss out on this memorable day filled with stories, history, and family vibes!

SUNDAY SERVICE: MENTAL HEALTH AND ANCESTRAL MEMORY WITH YEYESANGOPEJU WITH SPARKING BLISS

Every Sunday from 12 to 5 the Praise House Project will offering community gathering at our studio, ending with a tour of the historic cemetery and then a visit to the Praise House. Each creative activation wil be inspired by our faith traditions, healing and wellness practices, community and resistance.

STUDIO: 1884 Jonesboro Rd SE (next to @southview_cemetery .

PRAISE HOUSE: 2017 Jonesboro Rd SE (across from the historic entrance of South-View). Note, we are not able to host inside due to delays with permitting, so we are hosting our gatherings at the studio, complete with an immersive exhibition within a small historic home with hardwood floors, perfect for stomping (shouting). Asé!

Group Booking and history tours available by emailing Charmaine@PraiseHouseProject.org with a subject: Group Booking.

Night time illumination of the Praise House. See the history of South-View on the exterior of the Praise House. Families are welcome to gather at sunset and enjoy music and fellowship under the stars.

SUNDAY SERVICE: VISION BOARDING WITH FREEDOM T. JONES

Every Sunday from 12 to 5 the Praise House Project will offering community gathering at our studio, ending with a tour of the historic cemetery and then a visit to the Praise House. Each creative activation wil be inspired by our faith traditions, healing and wellness practices, community and resistance.

STUDIO: 1884 Jonesboro Rd SE (next to @southview_cemetery .

PRAISE HOUSE: 2017 Jonesboro Rd SE (across from the historic entrance of South-View). Note, we are not able to host inside due to delays with permitting, so we are hosting our gatherings at the studio, complete with an immersive exhibition within a small historic home with hardwood floors, perfect for stomping (shouting). Asé!

Group Booking and history tours available by emailing Charmaine@PraiseHouseProject.org with a subject: Group Booking.

SUNDAY SERVICE: RECORD ORAL HISTORY WITH SEAN JONES OF ASALH

Meet Sean Jones and learn about the Association for the Study of African American Life and History, established by Dr. Carter G. Woodson.

Bring your elders and your young people. Record your oral histories as part of the archives of the Praise House at South-View which will ultimately live at the Auburn Avenue Research Library for African American History and Culture.

Group Booking and history tours available by emailing Charmaine@PraiseHouseProject.org with a subject: Group Booking.

SUNDAY SERVICE at the @praisehouseproject

STUDIO LOCATION: 1884 Jonesboro Rd. SE.

SUNDAY SERVICE: COMMUNITY HAIR BRAIDING CIRCLE WITH COURTNEY BROOKS

Sunday, Feb 15th.

Open Hours 12-5pm

Braiding demonstration and fellowship 1:30-3:30pm

History Tour, 4-5pm

The Praise House open hours are underway. Each activation has been absolutely magical.

Courtney Brooks, founder of Journey of a Black Girl, hosts our braiding circle, as we recall the tradition of communal self-care.

Sitting on the stoop, in community, spilling the tea, gathering supplies, knocker-balls and bows, cornrows and loc twisting, Courtney’s work celebrates that power of Love, Family and Beauty.

Community care centering love, family and beauty is super magical!

The Praise House open hours are underway. Each activation is absolutely magical. Join us as we recall the tradition praise and worship with Sister Thessalonian, the Praise and Worship leader at Historic Lilly Hill Baptist Church.

Bring your tambourines and cowbells and participate in the magic of improvisational communal prayer through song, grounded in gratitude as we remember our Reconstruction to Civil RIghts era ancestors who rest at South-View Cemetery.

Group Booking and history tours available by emailing Charmaine@PraiseHouseProject.org with a subject: Group Booking.

Night time illumination of the Praise House. See the history of South-View on the exterior of the Praise House. Families are welcome to gather at sunset and enjoy music and fellowship under the stars.

BLACK HISTORY MONTH KICK OFF with SUNDAY SERVICE at the Praise House

STUDIO LOCATION: 1884 Jonesboro Rd. SE.

STORY QUILTS WITH JASIMINE AGAPE PENNYWELL.

Sunday, Feb 1st.

RYTHM AND DANCE WITH DJ SALAH ANANSE!

Open Hours 12-5pm

Story Quilting, 1:30-3:30pm

History Tour, 4-5pm

The Praise House open hours are underway. Each activation has been absolutely magical. Join us as we recall the tradition of story/freedom/memory quilting with Sister Jasimine Agape Pennywell. @world_of_agape

Freedom Quilting was a form of community and movement building done mostly among women. Quilting circles would often errupt into praise and worship and even sometimes, shouting, as women would work for hours together conjuring anew.

Bring your special fabric items to build on this tradition of community building, cooperative economics, and storytelling, as we remember our Reconstruction to Civil RIghts era ancestors who rest at South-View Cemetery.

BLACK HISTORY MONTH KICK OFF with SUNDAY SERVICE

RYTHM AND DANCE WITH DJ SALAH ANANSE! - the composer of our Praise House song! 💥

Open Hours 12-5pm

Story Quilting, 1:30-3:30pm

History Tour of @southview_cemetery , 4-5pm

The Praise House open hours are underway. Each activation has been absolutely magical. To launch #blackhistorymonth2026 join us for a day of conjuring and community building while we recall the tradition of story/freedom/memory quilting, and we remember our Reconstruction to Civil RIghts era ancestors who rest at South-View Cemetery in full fellowship through dance and movement with Dj Salah Anase. Let’s get lifted! 💥

Group Booking and history tours available by emailing Charmaine@PraiseHouseProject.org with a subject: Group Booking.

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was first buried at South-View Cemetery. His parents now rest there.

Audiences will be able to assist with restoration efforts, a neighborhood clean up, and a clothing drive.