{"id":231,"date":"2023-10-12T14:56:11","date_gmt":"2023-10-12T14:56:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/honoring-enslaved\/?page_id=231"},"modified":"2026-04-09T18:30:24","modified_gmt":"2026-04-09T18:30:24","slug":"the-sacred-journey","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/honoring-enslaved\/the-sacred-journey\/","title":{"rendered":"The Sacred Journey: The Beloved Community"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"pl-231\"  class=\"panel-layout\" ><div id=\"pg-231-0\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-231-0\" ><div id=\"pgc-231-0-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-231-0-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_text panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"0\" ><div class=\"panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-231-0-0-0\" >\t\t\t<div class=\"textwidget\"><h2><strong>About the Journey<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The Sacred Journey is usually held on the first Friday of November and celebrates the dedication of the Commemorative to Enslaved Peoples of Southern Maryland. We honor the legacy of the enslaved, giving presence to absence, through three distinct elements: Honoring the Commemorative, the Procession of Dignity, and the Waterfront Ceremony.<\/p>\n<p>Popularized by the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., the Beloved Community symbolizes our vision for the future, in which racism and bigotry are replaced by an all-inclusive spirit of community.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-231-1\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-231-1\" ><div id=\"pgc-231-1-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-231-1-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_text panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"1\" ><div class=\"panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-231-1-0-0\" >\t\t\t<div class=\"textwidget\"><h1><strong>Friday, November 14, 2025<\/strong><\/h1>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-231-2\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-231-2-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-231-2-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_text panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"2\" >\t\t\t<div class=\"textwidget\"><h2><strong>Honoring The Commemorative<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Commemorative to Enslaved Peoples of Southern Maryland<br \/>\n4:45 p.m.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Remarks by St. Mary\u2019s College of Maryland President Rhonda Phillips<\/li>\n<li>Remarks by Professor Garrey Dennie<\/li>\n<li>Choral Program by the St. Mary&#8217;s Singers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Parking Information: Lot T is closest to the Commemorative. Golf cart shuttles will be available for those unable to participate in the Procession of Dignity to the College Waterfront.<\/p>\n<p>For the comfort of all guests and decorum, non-service animal pets are not permitted at the Sacred Journey.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-231-2-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-231-2-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_media_image panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"3\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"740\" height=\"494\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/125\/2023\/10\/9A0E2733-1024x683.jpg\" class=\"image wp-image-234  attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"A group of people stands near a small reflective sculpture shaped like a house, built with mirrored and metallic rectangular slabs, on a grassy field under a clear sky.\" style=\"max-width: 100%; height: auto;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/125\/2023\/10\/9A0E2733-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/125\/2023\/10\/9A0E2733-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/125\/2023\/10\/9A0E2733-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/125\/2023\/10\/9A0E2733-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/125\/2023\/10\/9A0E2733-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/125\/2023\/10\/9A0E2733-272x182.jpg 272w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-231-3\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"so-rounded panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-231-3\" ><div id=\"pgc-231-3-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-231-3-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_text panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"4\" ><h3 class=\"widget-title\">The Procession Of Dignity<\/h3>\t\t\t<div class=\"textwidget\"><p>Processional walk from the Commemorative to the College Waterfront, led by President Phillips.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-231-3-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-231-3-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"5\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-c67d20f9f743-231\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t<img \n\tsrc=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/125\/2025\/10\/53310718746_1727d76420_k.jpg\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1152\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/125\/2025\/10\/53310718746_1727d76420_k.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/125\/2025\/10\/53310718746_1727d76420_k-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/125\/2025\/10\/53310718746_1727d76420_k-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/125\/2025\/10\/53310718746_1727d76420_k-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/125\/2025\/10\/53310718746_1727d76420_k-1536x864.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" alt=\"A crowd gathers on grass near a reflective, modern structure shaped like a house, with people performing music under a clear sky and bright sun.\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-231-4\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-231-4-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-231-4-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_text panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"6\" ><h3 class=\"widget-title\">Waterfront Ceremony<\/h3>\t\t\t<div class=\"textwidget\"><p>College Waterfront<br \/>\n(ceremony concludes approximately 6:15 p.m.)<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Choral Program<\/li>\n<li>Remarks by Garrey Dennie, President Phillips<\/li>\n<li>Reading of Names of the Enslaved by SMCM students<\/li>\n<li>Libation Ceremony<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Parking: For those only interested in attending the Waterfront Ceremony, parking is available in Lots E and F. Golf cart shuttles will be available back to Lot T parking.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-231-4-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-231-4-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"7\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-8b5b6f678277-231\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t<img \n\tsrc=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/125\/2025\/10\/53310965813_c5de88be5b_k-e1759499062820.jpg\" width=\"1594\" height=\"1365\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/125\/2025\/10\/53310965813_c5de88be5b_k-e1759499062820.jpg 1594w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/125\/2025\/10\/53310965813_c5de88be5b_k-e1759499062820-300x257.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/125\/2025\/10\/53310965813_c5de88be5b_k-e1759499062820-1024x877.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/125\/2025\/10\/53310965813_c5de88be5b_k-e1759499062820-768x658.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/125\/2025\/10\/53310965813_c5de88be5b_k-e1759499062820-1536x1315.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1594px) 100vw, 1594px\" alt=\"A group of people hold candles at a gathering by a marina at sunset, with sailboats and a calm lake in the background.\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-231-5\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-231-5-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-231-5-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_text panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"8\" ><h3 class=\"widget-title\">The String Queens<\/h3>\t\t\t<div class=\"textwidget\"><p>Nancy R. &amp; Norton T. Dodge Performing Arts Center<br \/>\nSaturday, Nov. 15, 7 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>Praised for its authentic, soulful, and orchestral sound, The String Queens (TSQ) is a dynamic trio that creates stimulating musical experiences that inspire diverse audiences to love, hope, feel, and imagine! With an array of repertoire spanning from the Baroque era to the Jazz Age to today\u2019s Billboard Hot 100 Chart, TSQ performs versatile programs that take listeners on a rousing musical journey through time and a multitude of musical genres.<\/p>\n<p>Parking: Parking is available in Lots H (accessible parking), S and T (avoid parking in sections of Lot S marked for student parking).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-231-5-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-231-5-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"9\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-c67d20f9f743-231\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t<img \n\tsrc=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/125\/2025\/10\/String-Queens-promo-SMCM.jpg\" width=\"480\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/125\/2025\/10\/String-Queens-promo-SMCM.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/125\/2025\/10\/String-Queens-promo-SMCM-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/125\/2025\/10\/String-Queens-promo-SMCM-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" title=\"String Queens promo SMCM\" alt=\"Three women pose with string instruments: one sits with a cello, while the other two stand holding violins, all dressed in colorful formal outfits against a plain background.\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-231-6\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-231-6\" ><div id=\"pgc-231-6-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-231-6-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-accordion panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"10\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-accordion so-widget-smcm-accordion-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-accordion  navy\"><div class=\"title-container\"><h3>Sacred Journey Steering Committee<\/h3><i class=\"fa-solid fa-plus open-close\" ><\/i><\/div><div class=\"smcm-accordion-content\"> <div class=\"smcm-ac-content-wrapper\"><ul>\n<li>Garrey Dennie, Chair, Department of History<\/li>\n<li>Peggy Aud, Office of Events &amp; Conferences<\/li>\n<li>Rebecca Brown, Office of Events &amp; Conferences<\/li>\n<li>Kelsey Bush, Office of Community Outreach &amp; Engagement<\/li>\n<li>Lee Capristo, Office of Integrated Marketing &amp; Communications<\/li>\n<li>Jeffrey\u00a0Coleman, Department of English<\/li>\n<li>Julie King, Department of Anthropology<\/li>\n<li>George MacLeod, Department of International Languages &amp; Cultures, French<\/li>\n<li>Marcy McKinney, Office of Events &amp; Conferences<\/li>\n<li>Bill Roberts, Department of Anthropology<\/li>\n<li>Chuck Steenburgh, Office of Integrated Marketing &amp; Communications<\/li>\n<li>Rafael Zapata, Office of Inclusive Diversity, Equity, Access &amp; Accountability<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-231-7\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-231-7-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-231-7-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_text panel-first-child\" data-index=\"11\" ><div class=\"panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-231-7-0-0\" ><h3 class=\"widget-title\">Inaugural Sacred Journey (2021)<\/h3>\t\t\t<div class=\"textwidget\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-231-7-0-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-button panel-last-child\" data-index=\"12\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-button so-widget-smcm-button-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-cta-container\"><a class=\"smcm-cta-button red\" style=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/honoring-enslaved\/re-making-our-world-anew\/\">The Sacred Journey: Re-Making Our World Anew<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>About the Journey The Sacred Journey is usually held on the first Friday of November and celebrates the dedication of the Commemorative to Enslaved Peoples of Southern Maryland. 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