Freds Dissonance

01/03/2025

Students from all over the district came by to practice for the upcoming show

01/02/2025

Which one for MLK day ?

12/30/2024

Poetry at Umoja 56

Spoken word is a powerful tool for self-expression and cultural connection, empowering students to share their stories with authenticity and pride. Through words, they challenge norms, build community, and inspire transformation.

12/30/2024

12/19/2024

12/16/2024

Please vote for this years Human Rights Award winners !

11/27/2024

11/27/2024

As the holiday season approaches, we at Fred's Dissonance would like to take a moment to express our sincere gratitude to Sound Engagement for their remarkable contributions to our events. Their passion for delivering exceptional sound quality has not only elevated our events but also inspired us to push the boundaries of art and technology. We're honored to have Sound Engagement as a partner and look forward to many more successful collaborations.

Thankful for Sound Engagement

11/13/2024

We have great news to share that we will be energized by a choir of students from Fargo Public Schools.

11/03/2024

Community Announcement

Great news! We are thrilled to announce that the City of Fargo has expressed a strong desire for the Umoja 56 MLK Celebration to continue as an annual event. This recognition highlights the importance of unity, youth empowerment, and community reflection that this celebration brings to our city.

Thank you to everyone who has supported us in making this event impactful and meaningful. Stay tuned for more details as we work closely with the city to ensure that Umoja 56 becomes a lasting tradition, honoring Dr. King’s legacy for years to come.

Together, let’s keep the dream alive!

08/22/2024

Learn about our founder !

Meet Frederick Edwards Jr., a leader whose life's work is far from ordinary. From reviving NDSU's BSA to leading important community initiatives like Freds Dissonance and Umoja Inc, Frederick's journey is one of renewal, empowerment, and compassion. Recently awarded the prestigious Bush Fellowship from The Bush Foundation, he continues to lead change and inspire through his many roles.

Learn about Frederick's story and his future plans for impacting the FM community and beyond in our latest feature.

https://fargoinc.com/a-new-chapter-frederick-edwards-jr-awarded-the-bush-fellowship/

08/14/2024

Studio Freshly did an amazing job capturing Fargo Juneteenth!

07/13/2024

Here are photos from all four Juneteenth celebrations. Please tag Freds Dissonance and give credit to our photographer, Sydney Ulrich.

Photo collection by sydscoolart

07/08/2024

Art Matters

In a region that doesn’t fund are like it should. We thank and his expertise creating an art tent that felt like space. This tent had several artist from the community display work. What a wondrous opportunity for art and liberation.

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07/06/2024

Independence 🎆

This is how the Bismarck Mandan Juneteenth commited celebrated our independence in Bismarck North Dakota. Through dance , music , story telling and more. Was such a great experience.

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06/24/2024

The event aims to bring an understanding of the holiday to the community.