Our Services

The Village Nation specializes in the following service categories as described below:

Peace Building

Community Development

Excellence Experiences

Peace Building: Development of constructive personal, group, and political relationships across ethnic, religious, class, national, and racial boundaries. Teaching peace building is about educating and engaging students who understand the interconnectedness between their lives and the lives of others.

Community Development: Practice-based profession and an academic discipline that promotes participative democracy, sustainable development, rights, equality, economic opportunity and social justice, through the organization, education and empowerment of people within their communities. A process where community members come together to take collective action and generate solutions to common problems.

Excellence Experiences:

  • Assembly, Black Excellence

  • Excellence Experiences

  • Performances

  • College Experiences

  • Professional Developments

  • Keynote Speaking and more.

*Services may be customized.

Black Excellence Experiences

Black History and Cinema Seminar Experience– Origin

  • Date: February 13, 2025 Time: 9:30am – 2:30pm

    Duration: 75 mins

  • RSVP: www.tinyurl.com/tvn-origin2025

  • Facilitator(s): Fluke Fluker and Black Excellence Experts

    Location: Private Movie Theater, Northridge CA

    Audience: 7th – 12th (up to 50 participants)

    Includes: Seminar up to 75 minutes, Seminar Guide, facilitated discussion, complimentary lunch and Origin 2023 private screening. Using 21st century imagery and vernacular designed to immerse and engage Generation Alpha; The Village Nation presents a culturally and linguistically responsive pedagogical curriculum and Black Excellence Experience. Black History and Cinema will take center stage with an eye-catching examination, education and celebration of Black History. Throughout this intellectual seminar, participants will engage and build community with their peers. This seminar includes a complimentary private screening of Origin (2023) and lunch, followed by a student-centered reflective discussion.

College Exploration & Community Building Experience

  • Date: March 13, 2025 Time: 9:30am – 2:00pm

  • RSVP at www.tinyurl.com/tvn-ucsb-2025

  • BLK to College Symposium @ UC Santa Barbara (UCSB)

    College Exploration & Community Building Field Trip

    Location: UC Santa Barbara

    Audience: 6th – 12th (up to 50 participants)

    This Black Excellence event at UC Santa Barbara introduces students to the UCSB campus from a cultural lens.

    This same-day adventure includes:

    • UCSB Department of Black Studies Presentation

    • Campus Tour Through a Black Lens

    • College Student Panel Q&A

    • Cultural Student Engagement

    • Complementary Catered Lunch

TVN & UCLA UniCamp
8 days / 7 nights

The Blood They Shed- Impact Assembly

  • Duration: up to 90 minutes/session

  • Complete Service Request Form

  • The Blood They Shed

    Facilitator: Aaron White

    Objectives: Peace Building, Community Development

    Location: In person, on campus

    Format: TVN Impact Assembly/Performance

    Audience: 6th – 12th (up to 300 participants/session)

    The Blood They Shed is a semi-autobiographical one-man poetic journey that combines the art of storytelling narrative, poetry and comedy.

    The story is told from the perspective of a young African American man raised in South Central LA. The journey through his upbringing takes the audience on an emotional ride leading them to laugh, cry and reflect on some of the truths facing people in every corner of today's world. The show invites you into his childhood home of old school soulful tunes, hilarious family members, growing up without a father, media’s pop-culture influence and gangster movies being filmed in his backyard. This powerful tale illuminates our issues of today while reminding us of the power that can be used from the wisdom found in our past.

    The dramedy unfolds as the show cleverly addresses issues of violence and value systems, discrimination and the dissemination of the family as well as social relationships. By harnessing the power of music, media and ingenious storytelling, The Blood They Shed tackles troublesome issues fearlessly all-the-while maintaining its heartfelt candor and humor.

    (The Blood They Shed) Media Coverage: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3NVCW-c8hbA

Unique- Impact Assembly

  • Duration: up 60 minutes/session

  • Complete Service Request Form

  • UNIQUE

    Facilitators: Mamadou Ndiaye & Fluke Fluker

    Duration: up 60 minutes/session

    Location: In person, on campus

    Format: TVN Impact Assembly

    Audience: 6th – 12th (up to 300 participants)

    Description: Like the prints of our fingertips, each of us are blessed with a uniqueness that differs from each other. Some are blatantly obvious, and others are quietly subtle. There has never been someone like us before and there will never be someone like us after. Our uniqueness comes in mental, spiritual, emotional, and physical attributes that can either present as a gift or challenge.

    Embracing our uniqueness is sometimes difficult in a world that often seeks uniformity and to blend in.

    Standing at a towering 7’6”, Mamadou Ndiaye, and Fluke Fluker at 6’7”, are both internationally recognized speakers who will share their journey and perspective.

    During this unique learning experience, together participants will be challenged to reexamine and embrace their uniqueness, encouraged to invest in self-love which is equally courageous and infectious while making a commit to respect, value, and honor the uniqueness of others.

“The W.A.Y.” (Who Are You?) - Impact Assembly

  • Duration: up to 60 minutes/session

  • Complete Service Request Form

  • “The W.A.Y.” (Who Are You?)

    Facilitator: Dion Cardell

    Objective(s): Peace Building, Community Development

    Location: In person, on campus

    Format: TVN Impact Assembly/Performance

    Audience: 6th – 12th (up to 300 participants/session)

    The “W.A.Y.” (Who Are You?) is a semi-autobiographical one-man poetic experience that combines the art of comedic storytelling, music, and dance. The story is told through the perspective of a young African American man raised in South Central LA. The journey through his upbringing takes the audience on an emotional ride leading them to laugh, cry and reflect on some of the truths facing people in every corner of today's world.

    The show invites you into his childhood home of old school soulful tunes, relatable family members, personal role models, media’s pop-culture influence, and even the experience of a failed marriage. This powerful tale illuminates our issues of today while reminding us of the power that can be used from the wisdom found in our past. The dramedy unfolds as the show cleverly addresses issues of violence, value systems, integrity, lack of morale, discrimination and even tools for healthy communication between social relationships. By harnessing the power of music, media and ingenious storytelling, "The W.A.Y.” tackles troublesome issues fearlessly, all while maintaining its heartfelt candor and humor.

    (The W.A.Y.) Media Coverage:

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9uHsibI3k-k

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ryPgCn1wJ80

Unlock The Genius- Impact Assembly

  • Duration: up 90 minutes/session

  • Complete Service Request Form

  • Unlock the Genius: Life’s Lessons from a Published Author

    Facilitator: Fluke Fluker

    Location: In person, on campus

    Duration: up 90 minutes/session

    Audience: 6th – 12th (up to 300 participants)

    Format: TVN Impact Assembly

    Includes:

    • (100) 148-page Brother to Brother Novels

    • (100) 122-page Sister to Sister Novels

    • (100) Instructional Bookmarks

    Fluke Fluker is the founding member of The Village Nation, which began in 2003 at Grover Cleveland Charter High School.

Impact Assemblies

The “N” Bomb- Impact Assembly

  • Duration: up to 120 minutes/session

  • Complete Service Request Form

  • Facilitator: Fluke Fluker

    Objective: Peace Building

    Location: In person, on campus

    Format: TVN Impact Assembly/Workshop

    Audience: 8th – 12th (up to 200 participants/session)

    Includes:

    • (100) N-Bomb Workbook/Resource Guides

    • Consultation planning with up to (6) staff/admin, and customized “permission slip” doc.

    In an effort to raise levels of awareness and inspire critical dialogue about the "N" word, the Village Nation presents the "N" Bomb Impact Assembly.

    This emotional impact assembly is an unblinking examination of the most provocative and demeaning word in the English language. The essence of the lesson is based on a frank historical overview of the word and its usage in the United States. The current disconnect that many have of the history and the purpose the "N" word, served then and now, has wedged yet another level of division between the generations.

    As result of experiencing the program, participants will not only be much more aware of the genesis and history of the “N” word, but evidence from previous attendee evaluations indicate that more than 90% will attempt to either eliminate or greatly reduce the their and or the use of the “N” word by others, using the cultural and historical evidence learned.

    This gutsy lesson utilizes a variety of teaching methods to ensure all learners will be engaged in rigorous examination of the history of the “N” word and the affects it has had on their present-day status. It is not for the faint of heart but will strengthen one’s knowledge of self and compassion for others.

Black Brown Love- Impact Assembly

  • Duration: up to 90 minutes/Assembly

  • Complete Service Request Form

  • Title: Black, Brown Love

    Facilitators: Fluke Fluker & Richard Santana

    Objectives: Peace Building, Community Development

    Location: In person, on campus

    Format: TVN Impact Assembly/Empowerment Workshop

    Audience: 6th – 12th (up to 300 participants/session)

    The Village Nation, Latino Student Union (LSU) and Black Student Union (BSU) students will seize the opportunity to pay honor, tribute and respect to one another. This act of solidarity—in the face of Black-Latino conflicts in across the country that have terrorized other campuses—is in recognition of the principles that our greatest leaders such as Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. embodied, that of love, peace and partnership for social change. These are the principles that the Village Nation stands for and it is what we encourage all students to stand for.

    (Black, Brown Love) Media Coverage:

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YgsK8_N4W5s

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yatxRBDfVAA

Keepin’ It Real- Impact Assembly

  • Duration: up to 90 minutes/session

  • Complete Service Request Form

  • Keepin’ It Real

    Facilitator: Fluke Fluker

    Duration: up to 90 minutes/session

    Location: In person, on campus

    Format: TVN Impact Assembly/ Empowerment Workshop

    Audience: 6th – 12th (up to 200 participants/session)

    Includes:

    • (100) Keepin’ It Real Workbook/Resource Guides

    National and media headlines scream about the disparity in test scores that are reflected by the achievement gap. Politicians, teachers, and administrators claim that closing the gap is a top priority. But how often are students given the opportunity to express their thoughts and feelings about this problem?

    Keepin’ It Real is an opportunity for students to analyze the myths, stereotypes and rumors about the academic abilities and shortcomings of Black youth. In a “permission to speak freely” setting, students are provided a safe place to discuss what it means to be accused of "acting non-Black." Through a series of small and large group candid conversations, the historical origins and contemporary implications of institutionalized racism will be examined, evaluated, and dispelled.

    Participants will understand how the framing of unfounded concepts and ideas such as, equating non-Blackness with intelligence and blackness with ignorance, erodes their self-image and confidence.

    Keepin’ It Real further points to the critical importance of youth achieving academic excellence on standardized tests. These instruments are presently used to justify modern forms of exclusionary practices established to eliminate opportunities for our young people to serve as leaders for radical change within mainstream society and its institutions. Test-taking tips and effective strategies will be presented to help students reach their true potential.

ECR STEP – West Regional

  • Duration: up 50 minutes/session

  • Complete Service Request Form

  • ECR STEP – West Regional

    Facilitators: Fluke Fluker and ECR STEP

    Objective: Community Development

    Location: In person, on campus

    Format: TVN Black Excellence Performance

    Audience: 6th – 12th (up to 400 participants/session)

    The History of step and the step team performance will mesmerize your scholars. This heart-pumping performance introduces the audience to the Devine 9 and the history of step as an art. The ECR Step Team has traveled the country showcasing this incredible legacy art, and with your support they will continue this mission.

The Life of Paul Robeson: A One-Man Play

  • Duration: up to 120 minutes/per (1) Session

  • Complete Service Request Form

  • The Life of Paul Robeson: A One-Man Play

    Facilitator: Stogie Kenyatta

    Objectives: Peace Building, Community Development

    Duration: up to 120 minutes/per (1) Session

    Location: In person, on campus or off campus field trip

    Format: TVN Impact Assembly/Theatrical Engagement

    Audience: 6th – 12th (up to 300 participants/on campus or up to 50 participants per bus/off campus)

    An inspiring display of live Black History. This educational show is filled with music, comedy, singing and more. Paul Robeson, born in the late 1800’s, is a historical black figure also known as a modern day “Renaissance Man”. As an American bass-baritone concert artist, actor, professional football player, and activist, he became famous both for his cultural accomplishments and for his political stances.

    This entertaining play brings the acclaimed Broadway stage experience to you. Participants are fully engaged with the remarkable life of a 6’7” man who broke countless barriers by learning to speak more than 20 languages and gracing the Opera stage.

    Stogie Kenyatta has traveled the globe bringing Paul Robeson to life from age 5 – 60, including a set, and more than 4 costume changes. Showcasing this theatrical artistry illuminates a story of how Robeson used persistence and academic excellence to force the world to accept our common humanity.

    (The Life of Paul Robeson) Media Coverage:

    https://www.facebook.com/caymanculture/videos/stogie-kenyatta-is-paul-robeson-a-one-man-

    show/339611186659688

    "Using theater as a vehicle for social change, Kenyatta is powerful & poignant, entertaining & educational, heartfelt & humorous, the show celebrates our common humanity." Cape Cod Times

ENGAGE: Black Excellence in Education Conference

  • Duration: (1) day, up to 7 hours with synchronous rotations

  • Complete Service Request Form

  • ENGAGE: Black Excellence in Education Conference

    Facilitators: Fluke Fluker, and TVN Black Excellence Experts

    Objective: Community Development

    Duration: (1) day, up to 7 hours with synchronous rotations

    Location: In person, on campus

    Format: TVN Impact Conference/Workshop

    Audience: 6th – 12th (up to 200 participants)

    Includes: Excellence Planner & Toolkit, Launch It Book, Conference Bag, Complementary Lunch and T-shirt for up to 200 participants

    This Black Excellence conference is one of a kind and will unlock the genius within your Black students. While most conferences are held off-site, this unique experience is conveniently located on campus during the school day. Each session will be led by a BIPOC expert in the field.

    E.N.G.A.G.E. = Explore • Network • Guidance • Agility • Growth • Excellence in Education

    Student participants will be treated to:

    • A catered lunch for up to 200 participants

    • (1) Impact Assembly - Black Royalty: Unlock the Genius Within

    • (5) Five interactive and engaging sessions

    o Financial Literacy - Education and Entrepreneurial Exploration

    o Black Health & Wellness – Learning to Care for Me

    o Goal Setting and Life Skills – Utilizing tools for success

    o Music as Art – Music is a way to create and connect

    o College Preparedness – Empowerment through Education

    • Breaking isolation while celebrating cultural exploration

    • Student debrief & reflection

Professional Development

Featured Speaker/Keynote

  • Duration: (1) day, up to 7 hours with synchronous rotations

  • Complete Service Request Form

  • Featured Speaker/Keynote

    Facilitator: Fluke Fluker

    TVN Speaking Engagement (Tailored Topic)

    Audience: Students/Parents/Educators

    Location: In-person or Virtual

    Fluke Fluker is a recognized distinguished change agent, who has unapologetically served the Black community as an educator, father, mentor, and founding member of The Village Nation. As a nationally sought-after leader, these are samples of topics that may be covered:

    • Breaking Isolation and cultivating safe learning communities through empowerment

    • Strategies on releasing the genius in our underserved scholars and setting them up for success

    • Navigation of school systems and the importance of self-advocation

    • Creating a positive and inclusive synergy

Unlock the Genius Within (Professional Development)

  • Duration up to 90 minutes/session

  • Complete Service Request Form

  • Unlock the Genius Within (PD)

    Life’s Lessons from a Published Author

    Facilitator: Fluke Fluker

    TVN Professional Development or Parent Engagement

    Audience: Staff/Parents (up to 300 participants/session)

    Duration up to 90 minutes/session

    Includes: (100) 148-page Brother to Brother Novels, (100) 122-page Sister to Sister Novels, and (100)

    Instructional Bookmarks. (Book signing available upon request).

    Fluke Fluker is the founding member of The Village Nation, which began in 2003 at Grover Cleveland Charter High School. He is a featured co-author in the Brother to Brother empowerment and autobiographical novel.

    While Fluke Fluker has more than 36 years of experience as a respected change agent, motivational speaker and LAUSD educator, his favorite role is that of a dedicated husband and father to two beautiful and intelligent daughters.

    Attendees will be treated to a candid, empowering and engaging conversation.

The “N” Bomb (Professional Development)

  • Duration: up to 120 minutes/session

  • Complete Service Request Form

  • The “N” Bomb (PD)

    Facilitator: Fluke Fluker

    Objective: Peace Building

    Location: In person, on campus

    Format: TVN Professional Development

    Audience: Adults (up to 100 participants/session)

    Includes:

    • 24-page “N-Bomb” Workbook/Resource Guide (up to 100)

    • Consultation with up to (6) staff/admin

    • Customized “permission slip” template for participants.

    In an effort to raise levels of awareness and inspire critical dialogue about the "N" word, the Village Nation presents the "N" Bomb professional development.

    This staff-centered learning opportunity features an unblinking examination of the most provocative and demeaning word in the English language. The essence of the lesson is based on a frank historical overview of the “N” word and its usage world-wide.

    As a result of experiencing the program, participants will not only be much more aware of the genesis and history of the “N” word, but evidence from previous attendee evaluations indicate that more than 90% will attempt to either eliminate or greatly reduce the their and or the use of the “N” word by others, using the cultural and historical evidence learned.

    This gutsy lesson utilizes a variety of teaching methods to ensure all learners will be engaged in rigorous examination of the history of the “N” word and the affects it has had on their present-day status. It is not for the faint of heart but will strengthen one’s knowledge of self and compassion for others.