NEW ORLEANS (WYLD-FM)- The Black Men of Labor, Inc., one of New Orleans Iconic Cultural Ambassadors. Will host a Global Ecumenical Prayer, Gospel, and Jazz Service to celebrate the millions we lost globally and locally during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Presented By the Bob Moses Education Fund the (BMOL), will collaborate with twelve local Faith Base Congregations, representing over 150,000 plus Christian denominations, will come together to mourn, worship, and heal from uncertainty, loss of life and hurt. That we all had to face.
The service, which is in lieu of the Black Men of Labor Annual Living Cultural Celebration; will be at the Mahalia Jackson Theater of Performing Arts in Armstrong Park. area’s observance of the annual Week of Prayer for Christian Unity,
Invited Clergy will offer scripture and prayer, followed up by a local all start line-up of gospel artist, musicians, and poets of spoken word. The service will take place Sunday, October 23rd, from 12:30pm-3:30pm
For the past 27 years the (BMOL), has presented a mobile museum of Art & Culture parade, to New Orleans Traditional Jazz Music. Through the oldest registered historic African and African American community known as Treme.’
The theme for the event is From Isolation To Celebration! observance is Called To Proclaim the Mighty Acts of the Lord. (1 Peter 2:9). The event is free and open to the public. A traditional procession will follow
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