EVENTS. 4
  • A TRIBUTE TO LENWOOD "LENI" SLOAN

    May 30, 2026, 6:00 PM US/Eastern

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  • BLACK, BROWN & GREEN VOICES: SAINT PATRICK'S DAY ZOOM

    Mar 17, 2026, 4:00 PM US/Eastern

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  • APOLLO THEATER SCREENING: Two Roads Documentary

    Mar 14, 2026, 2:30 PM US/Eastern

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  • The William Whipper Reading Circle (4) Dates See Link In Details

    Feb 10, 2026, 5:00 PM US/Eastern

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Lenwood 'Leni' Sloan

We created this GatheringUs memorial to celebrate Lenwood 'Leni' Sloan. Uncle Leni saw everyone in his circle as extended family, and this space reflects that. Share your stories, memories, and the ways he changed your life. Click on the heart to let us know you were here and sign the guest book. Thank you...  see more

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https://www.pennlive.com/news/2025/12/black-historian-who-preserved-harrisburg-art-culture-through-storytelling-dies.html
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  • Heather Williams
    Heather Williams :
    Mar 18
    The William Whipper Reading Circle is a community-based gathering centered on history, learning, and conversation, inspired by the legacy of abolitionist and activist William Whipper. It creates space for people to reflect on Black history, civic...  more
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    Lenwood Sloan Tribute - William Whipper Reading Circle
    • Heather Williams
      KaZ Akers This is such a beautiful gathering of my dear, dear friend, Leni’s, legacy. You are all so knowledgeable. I feel him in your midst. Much appreciation.
      • Tue at 2:27 PM
  • David Pettegrew
    David Pettegrew:
    Mar 12
    There were dozens of students and faculty at Messiah University who worked with Leni on rich projects and initiatives over the last decade. We put together a little tribute to him at the Digital Harrisburg website: ...  more
  • Heather Williams
    Heather Williams :
    Mar 3
    “The vastness of multiple libraries burned to the ground on Lá an Dreoilín (Wren Day) and the first day of Kwanzaa, December 26, 2025, when Lenwood (Leni) O. Sloan took his final breaths.

    Leni wore many hats: dancer, choreographer, historian, arts...  more
  • tonya thames taylor
    tonya thames taylor:
    Feb 10
    On Christmas Day 2025, by text, Big Brother Lenwood wrote "Blessings for you and Tony" as he sent a vibrant, digital card that quoted Isaiah 9:6. Ten days before, on December 15, 2025, through an email, Brother Lenwood wrote, "Dr. Thames...  more