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Non-Profit Group The Man/Kind Project Launches TEARS (The Event Against Racism And Stereotyping) An Inspirational Online Series That "Defunds The Fear." Countdown To Tears: 4.3.21


LOS ANGELES, March 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The premiere event will feature a controversial yet unifying rendition of "Lean On Me" sung by Freda Payne, Rapper Lil Joe, and the combined gospel voices of members of the Spirit of David and LAPD choirs.

The Event That Calls For Defunding The Fear, Not Defunding the Police.

Lean On Me will be premiered on April 3.  We provide this link to the full song 'for your eyes only:'
(use password leanonme) https://vimeo.com/524199020  

LAPD Chief Michel Moore calls for investing in law enforcement, not defunding: https://vimeo.com/524192392  

TEARS 'Landing Page:'  https://www.themankindproject.org/welcome

TEARS: Defunding The Fear will feature LAPD Chief MICHEL MOORE, civil rights activist and community organizer NAJEE ALI, retired LAPD sergeant, author, and commentator CHERYL DORSEY, and will hosted by actor/activist Anne-Marie Johnson.

The Man/Kind Project, Inc, a non-profit corporation whose mission is to fight racism and intolerance by uniting cultures through awareness, tolerance and empathy, will present the online event TEARS: The Event Against Racism and Stereotyping, premiering April 3, 2021.  The Man/Kind Project will conduct a 'virtual dialogue' where community activists and law enforcement critics challenge the Los Angeles Police Department. The purpose is to explore the possibility of finding common ground in an unforgettably blunt and engaging showdown of ideologies that impact all of us. April 3 kicks off the first episode of TEARS 6-part series. 

This free event will stream live on www.themankindproject.org at 6 p.m., Pacific Time on April 3, 2021. (Trailers & additional info are available at www.themankindproject.org). Additional updates can be found at www.themankindproject.org/news-media/press.

Anne-Marie Johnson and Freda Payne are available for interview.  Visit our press page to request and schedule:

https://www.themankindproject.org/news-media/press
or write to [email protected], or call: 213-369-1097

SOURCE The Man/Kind Project



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