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We know that the work of justice and peacebuilding starts within each of us. As such, at One Common Unity, we have initiated a long-term internal process to ensure that OCU embodies fully anti-racist and anti-white-supremacist practices.
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District and international youth leaders share critical issues and envision leadership in their communities WASHINGTON (September 27, 2019) — On September 27, One Common Unity, in collaboration with the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) and Amigos de las Americas, was proud to facilitate a youth exchange…
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One Common Unity is proud to launch a new campaign, Intention Not Detention™, to focus on providing effective alternatives to traditional school discipline measures like suspension and detention.
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Fundraiser to feature performances by ‘Fly By Light’ program alumni and more WASHINGTON (September 18, 2019) – For almost twenty years, One Common Unity has invested in breaking cycles of violence in Washington DC and the greater metropolitan area, through the power of the arts and peace education with youth. To commemorate two decades of…
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Three young artists from D.C. are releasing a new song and music video to raise awareness about gun violence in District communities.
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One Common Unity breaks cycles of violence and builds compassionate communities through music, art, and peace education. Washington, D.C. (Jan. 21, 2019) Hawah Kasat, co-founder and executive director of Washington D.C. nonprofit One Common Unity, was chosen as Georgetown’s 2019 John Thompson Jr. Legacy of a Dream Award recipient. He was honored on Jan. 21,…
Read MoreTommy McFly spoke with a member of One Common Unity, an organization working to help the D.C. community by getting younger generations involved in music, poetry and other forms of art. (Published Thursday, Nov 1, 2018 | Credit: Tommy McFly)
Read MoreIf you’re interested in volunteering with OCU, please send a note of interest and resume to with the subject line “Your Name – Volunteer.” Please also specify in your email if you have the desire to focus on any of the key areas below: Preference is given to those who are available to volunteer…
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