{"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":"2026-11-05T22:04:41","modified_gmt":"2026-11-05T22:04:41","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":"
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Rain Plan in Effect for The Sacred Journey 2026:<\/strong> The Sacred Journey will continue as planned but the Opening ceremony will be hosted on the Upper Deck of JLR Stadium NOT at the Commemorative. Ponchos will be available.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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About the Journey<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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

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>

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An Invitation to Join the Sacred Journey, Nov. 6<\/h3><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>

\u201cThe Sacred Journey reminds us that the history of this place is inseparable from the lives of the people who were enslaved here, As we honor their lives and remember their stories, we also affirm our responsibility to build a community grounded in dignity, justice and respect for every person.\u201d<\/p>

- President Rhonda Phillips<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Friday, November 6, 2026<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Honoring The Commemorative<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Commemorative to Enslaved Peoples of Southern Maryland
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