Empowering people to thrive as themselves
We create healing, community-led spaces for real conversations
This means making room to explore life’s tender, complex, and often stigmatized experiences in the Black community and beyond.
Let's Break Cycles of Shame and Silence
What We Know
Too often our life experiences are met with stigma, inequity, shame and silence – patterns that echo through generations, shaping how we see ourselves and each other
Our Approach
We empower people to unlock their authentic selves, embrace who they are, and extend that authenticity into their communities – fostering connection and resilience that uplifts us all.
What We Can Do Together
Healing Conversations
We create culturally-informed circles of trust where our safety and wellbeing is prioritized and we benefit from each-others’ wisdom and experiences.
Job Readiness Support
We partner with you to deliver interactive and culturally-informed employment support for young people experiencing intersecting forms of discrimination.
Community Facilitation for Systems Change
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What Makes Us Unique
We are proud to be adaptable
We do not conform to the power imbalance within many philanthropic models
Unity is the voice of community
Black Girls Pillow Talk
Creating Safe Spaces & Sisterhood. Black Girls Pillow Talk, led by Angelina Simmonds of North Preston, empowers and inspires Black girls and women to love the skin they’re in and challenge the status quo. Our initiatives are designed to create nurturing and encouraging spaces for young Black girls to share their lived experiences, uplift one another, prompt the healing of intergenerational trauma, experience joy, and thrive together. In a world of individualism and siloed resources, we blend self-care with community care to ensure every girl feels supported, seen, and strengthened by her community. No one has to figure out life alone. Follow along on Instagram for upcoming events!
Mind & Muscle with Adré
What happens when you train the mind as hard as the body? You get Mind & Muscle. We know peak performance starts with the connection between mental strength and physical conditioning. Athletes can train with Adré, and join special conversations that tackle the intersection of mental health, racism, and stereotypes. From challenging assumptions made about you, managing stress, and building the resilience needed to thrive, Adré ‘s got the playbook to help you push through labels, beat the stress, and own your next chapter.
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