Summer Break

BLK South Reflections
Written By Erin Dooley

🚙 Our Journey to Durham Begins!

Today’s the day — it’s May 1st, and we’ve officially hit the road to Durham, NC!

This summer, we’ll be taking a break from our usual weekly reflections and will return in the fall. Instead, we’ll be sharing more frequent updates about our 12-day road trip and all that we’re learning along the way. You can follow along in two ways:

Here’s what’s coming on Substack this summer:

  • Reflections and updates from our pilgrimage

  • Live check-ins during the road trip

  • Plenty of photos and behind-the-scenes moments

  • A 5-week virtual book club once we get to Durham (details coming soon!)

We’re also excited to share that we’re 29% of the way toward our goal for the BLK South Matching Campaign! If you’d like to make a one-time gift to help us continue this work, you can donate here.

Feel free to call or text us while we’re on the road — we’d love to hear from you. Know that we’ll be praying for you and your families throughout our journey.

Love and Gratitude, 

 
 
Erin Dooley

Erin Dooley (Lashley) serves as co-founder of BLK South. With over twenty years of experience in nonprofit leadership, pastoral ministry, and strategic communications, Erin has worked extensively in faith-based and community-driven initiatives. She has served as a Co-Pastor at Kaleo Phoenix Church, Clergy Engagement & Communications Manager at Corazón, and a brand strategist and content producer. Currently pursuing a Master of Community Leadership at Eden Theological Seminary (graduating spring 2026), she is a scholar in the making, passionate about the intersection of theology, human behavior, and social transformation. Erin’s work focuses on creating spaces that cultivate healing, belonging, and liberation, particularly for historically marginalized communities.

https://www.erinvlashley.com/podcast
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