Welcome to A Soulful Heart’s Community Involvement Page

A Soulful Heart Memorializing George Floyd, Jr. (“ASH”) is proud to support local, state, national, and international humanitarian organizations by assisting and/or partnering with fellow like-minded organizations. ASH is committed to alleviating the suffering of those in need and who have been unjustly harmed, through its efforts.

If you and/or your humanitarian organization need assistance, or would like to explore working with ASH, please contact us through our website’s contact page and note “Community Involvement” in the subject line. We look forward to hearing from you!

Together, we can make a difference!

Meet the Community Involvement Committee

President - Andre Graham

Andre Graham is well-versed in serving communities, having been a Minister of Music for more than twenty years, utilizing his musical talents to support the well-being of young people through numerous outreach programs. In his capacities as an educator, music producer, and composer, Andre has uplifted youth in underserved communities, and has donated hundreds of hours to humanitarian efforts. ASH is fortunate to have an experienced and compassionate person at the helm of its Community Involvement Committee.

Vice President - Tenishia Touissant

Tenishia Toussiant is George Floyd's cousin. An accomplished singer, she uses her incredible vocal talent to support social justice outreach. Her passionate heart and strong work ethic combine to touch the souls of communities, encouraging participation and engagement.

Our Outreach and Events in Pictures

Terrence Floyd, brother of George Floyd and ASH’s Honorary Spokesperson, at a memorial honoring George

Nan O’Brien speaks at the George Floyd Equality & Justice Summit in Brooklyn, NY (May 21, 2022)

Stephen Davis and Love Sessoms were awarded the Humanitarian Platinum Leadership Award by the Institute of Public Policy and Diplomacy Research, a global independent registered charity, for their humanitarian efforts. The ceremony was held at the Delegates Dining Room of the United Nations (July 20, 2023).

At services celebrating ASH’s beloved photographer, Kevin Thorbourne, A Soulful Heart announced the establishment of the Kevin Thorbourne Scholarship which will be awarded to a high school senior pursuing arts or social justice. (Left to right, Advisory Board member Debbie Smith; Board of Directors Nan O’Brien, Stephen Davis, and Love Sessos (August 12, 2023).

ASH Youth Millennial Board members Qaasim and Khalil Middleton, the musical group ”Juggarnaut War Party,” joking with famed actor Ben Vereen at the North Carolina Film Festival, in support of its scholarships promoting the arts.

ASH Community Team volunteering at the Special Olympics in Moss Point, Mississippi (October 2024).

Events

1ST ANNUAL GEORGE FLOYD JR. MEMORIAL CONCERT - MAY 24, 2022, 7:30 p.m., AT THE TOWN HALL, NYC

The concert at Town Hall honored the legendary Ms. Melba Moore, who also performed. Additional honorees included Broadway powerhouse Irene Gandy; jazz vocalist Rome Neal; multi-platinum album hip-hop artists AB Money and JR [RIF]; Publisher and Editor-in-Chief of the New York Amsterdam News, Elinor Ruth Tatum; Bishop James Pullins, Jr. (Church of God In Christ); and Rev. Clinton Miller (Brown Memorial Baptist Church, Brooklyn).

The stellar performer line-up included gospel artists Karen Clark-Sheard, Pastor Kim Burrell, and Jessica Reedy; vocalist Tenishia Toussaint; jazz virtuoso Bobby Sanabria and his band; hip-hop artists AB Money and JR [Rapping Is Fundamental]; funk/rock/hip-hop/soul band Juggernaut War Party; neo-soul singer Marc Hughes Music; folk artists Judy Gorman, and Mike & Aleksi Glick; author/poet Nan O’Brien; and students from the Paul Robeson Freedom School and The Repertory Company High School for Theatre Arts.

Special guest appearances were made by Terrence Floyd, George Floyd’s brother; Floyd Family members; and families of violence victims, Adaisha Miller and Jamal Sutherland.

This wonderful evening supported A Soulful Heart’s ambitious goals of developing, implementing, and integrating social justice educational programs for elementary through university level programs; creating community social justice resources and programs; and providing scholarships for students pursuing social justice and civil rights degrees. Long-term goals of the non-profit organization include the establishment of the George Floyd, Jr. International Center For Social Justice in Washington, D.C.

George Floyd Equality & Justice Summit 2022

A Soulful Heart was honored to hold the George Floyd Equality & Justice Summit 2022, on Saturday, May 21, 2022 at the Brown Memorial Baptist Church, 484 Washington Avenue, Brooklyn, NY, from 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

The speakers at the discussion forum included Terrence Floyd, George Floyd's brother; Sharone Salaam, the mother of Yusef Salaam, an exonerated Central Park 5 defendant; esteemed civil rights attorney, Gregory Yates; Love Sessoms, Co-founder and Executive Board Member of A Soulful Heart; Nan O'Brien, A Soulful Heart Executive Board Member; community and political activist, and host of WBAI's From The Streets With Bob Law, Bro. Bob Law; and Rodney "Radio Rahim" Dean, founder of the Paul Robeson Freedom School.

A Soulful Heart honored the Hon. Charles Barron; the Hon. Inez Barron; Renee T. Gregory, Esq., and the Hon. Leah D. Daughtry at this premier event.