Courage showed up in the form of a picture. On Saturday, May, 11th, Washington D.C. held what is called the D.C. Funk Parade. What is Funk Parade? Well according to the website www.funkparade.com it is described as a one-of-a-kind day fair, parade, and music festival, celebrating Washington DC’s vibrant music and arts, the U Street neighborhood, and the Spirit of Funk that brings us all together.
A Few Years Ago
A few years ago we met Abdur Rahim Muhammad founder of the Hung Tao Choi Mei Leadership Institute. Over the last few years, Mr. Muhammad and his team have been teaching Kung Fu, African Drumming and DPance at the Center. For a year now the students have been preparing for the Funk Parade.
Courage In Action
There is a difference between practicing to perform versus performing. In most cases, when you are preparing it is a comfortable environment because everyone is learning and the only criticism is constructive. However, performing is a different animal because it is uncomfortable. It takes courage to do what makes you uncomfortable. The pictures from the Funk Festival are pictures of courage in action. I want to say well done to the young ladies and gentleman from the Children of Mine Youth Center. The children did something that many adults are afraid to do; they stood flat-footed and delivered. Courage in action, check out the moves.
For more information about Children of Mine Youth Center click here
Photos by enathanielphotography.com
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