Collections By Michelle Brown

Each year the National Friendship Movement hosts a Friendship Reunion at a different city, This year the 38Th Friendship Reunion will be held in Detroit, MI April 19-21st. Joining Collections by Michelle Bown on Thursday, April 4th is Jamila Kafi Sudduth, Secretary of The National Friendship Movement and member of the Detroit Friendship Network. The Friendship Movement started at a cocktail party on Easter Sunday, in 1981. From this party, the National Friendship Movement developed focusing on friendship, social responsibility, and committed individuals. In recent years, The National Friendship Movement has expanded its influence by selecting and supporting a local LGBT-friendly organization in the city where the reunion is being held. It also holds workshops on topics of interest. Jamila grew up in the movement. One of her two mothers was president of the Detroit chapter. After attending a reunion, she decided to become actively involved with the organization. and now holds executive positions locally an