About Us
#Redeemthe10
Virtual Vigil
Take back the 10 minutes it took to take the life of George Floyd, by co-creating a brave space for those left living to remember, reflect and hold appreciative dialogue.
Redeem The 10
#RedeemThe10 is a communal faith-response in action to the senseless murders of black men, women, and children.
According to the New York Times, Mr. George Floyd was pronounced dead at 9:25 pm on Monday, May 25, 2020. The autopsy read that the cause of death was asphyxiation. Mr. Chauvin, who is white, kept his knee on Mr. Floyd’s neck for eight minutes and 46 seconds, according to the criminal complaint against him. The video shows that Mr. Chauvin did not remove his knee even after Mr. Floyd lost consciousness, and for a full minute after paramedics arrived at the scene.
In response to this tragic event, a few committed friends with like minds set out to transform time by dedicating brave space for prayer, contemplation, and creativity during a time of uprising and uncertainty.
Redeem The 10 Team Members
Vanessa R. Abernathy, PsyD (Dr.V)
Dawn Anthony
Rev. Willetta “Lettie” Ar-Rahmaan
Heather Bradford
Renèe Bradford
Maria Dillard
Amy Huntereece
Mansi Kakkar
Okima McRae
Dr. Michelle Meggs
Cecily Victor
Yi Zhang
Vanessa R. Abernathy, PsyD (Dr.V)
Ground In:
North Carolina
What draws you to this work?
In support of Renee Bradford’s response to a call to action I too was drawn in to action. Each time we gather on and off camera we are clear that this is something bigger than us. I appreciate the way art is infused into each broadcast because we are communicating in ways that words just can not. We are experiencing things that are beyond words but always speak-able.
Dawn Anthony
Grounded In:
North Carolina
What draws you to this work?
Redeem the 10 is a redemption restorative work that propels individuals forward rather than being mentally paralyzed and hopeless during a time of uncertainty. The opportunity to unite others who have a desire to foster responsible, life-giving change has brought me to the work of Redeem the 10
Rev. Willetta “Lettie” Ar-Rahmaan
Grounded In:
North Carolina
What draws you to this work?
The art of listening, looking, guiding and accepting the call to action. This calling draws me into a contemplative space with others who are grieving and hurting for justice and righteousness. Redeem the Ten is a virtual space for healing, self-care and slowing life down to reflect upon the community as well as self. This work holds space for me to be creative in writing and sharing what’s been placed in my soul for the world.
Heather Bradford
Grounded In:
North Carolina
What draws you to this work?
I like the thought of creating a space where all feel welcome to learn and grow. Redeem the 10 shines a light on social justice with topics and discussions involving scholars, social activists and artists that allows the audience to hear truths and experiences in an environment that is welcoming, inclusive and restorative.
Renèe Bradford
Grounded In:
North Carolina
What draws you to this work?
After the death of George Floyd a morning prayer call ended with a call to action of “what will you do with your ten minutes”. The compulsion for a answer weighed heavy on me. I decided to respond at the speed of revelation to transform the crisis that was happening in our community and in our world. For me the best way to do that was to come together and that is how Redeem the 10 began.
Maria Dillard
Grounded In:
North Carolina
What draws you to this work?
Renee Jackson Bradford our visionary and her vision draws me to Redeem the 10. Her gift of philanthropy as well her desire to bring awareness and enlighten the world around to promote good even in dark times. I believe Redeem the 10 is light in darkness.
Amy Huntereece
Grounded In:
Arizona
What draws you to this work?
I am passionate about learning from the inside out and deeply appreciate the lessons the universe provides for us daily. I deeply desire intellectually stimulating work related to change and seek to discover radical renewal in education. I choose to lead through change in supportive, impactful, interconnected, and innovative ways that encourage self-discovery and joy. My involvement on the Redeem The Ten team has allowed me the beautiful opportunity to work toward a new perspective of diversity and social justice in our world and welcome in children to the circle of the co-creation of our vision.
Mansi Kakkar
Grounded In:
California
What draws you to this work?
I am a convener in complexity for regeneration and I am on a mission to help others stand in their power and seek possibility. Wherever we turn towards love and our shared humanity, I am there.
Okima McRae
Grounded In:
North Carolina
What draws you to this work?
I was drawn to this space because this space offered an opportunity to be apart of a beautiful movement in which we could not only pay our respects to George Floyd and stand in solidarity against the violence that took his life, but also be apart of a space that is educating and nurturing us on how to move forward together.
Dr. Michelle Meggs
Grounded In:
North Carolina
What draws you to this work?
I am drawn this work because it is focused on justice and liberation. It is critical to listen and talk to like minded people who are committed to making the world a better place. Redeem the Ten is a clarion call to have difficult and honest conversations about race, gender, and oppression from a space of love and trust.
Cecily Victor
Grounded In:
Michigan
What draws you to this work?
Community is where I am grounded, regardless of where I was born or grew up, the country where I now reside is home and I like my country to be as beautiful and as welcoming a place as my own home is. I believe in working with people who know love is a stronger change making force than hate.
Yi Zhang
Grounded In:
California
What draws you to this work?
“If one of us is chained, none of us are free.” I’ve often listened to these words sung by Solomon Burke. These words have never rang as true to me as these times. For me, #Redeemthe10 is an opportunity for healing the wounds of injustice through loving and diverse community, embodied creativity, courageous conversation and sacred contemplation. We show up for each other; we learn with and from each other; we offer the space for each other and beyond to connect, correct and co-create a flourishing future for all.