It's Time We Listened to HerStories.  

 

You are enduring micro-aggressions and expected to produce unrealistic outcomes all while keeping a smile on your face. 

Often under compensated, it wouldn't be a surprise if you were secretly planning your exit, seeking restoration. 

Our bodies are aging more rapidly than our peers. They say Black don't crack, but, we certainly are on the inside. It's so hard to see progress, while the world is crumbling...ain't it?

How do we fight for radical social change, without hurting ourselves in the process?

In the wee hours of the night, on my doctoral journey, I sat with the stories of six Black women trailblazers in the Civil Rights Era. I wanted to know; how did they do it? How did they survive? How did they heal? 

Well, sis... they all answered. Come listen and learn from herstories with me!

YOU'RE INVITED TO...

HEALING THRU HERSTORIES

A Listening Circle for Changemaking Black Women Leaders 

LET ME SHOW YOU HOW TO HEAL YOU.

Date: Sunday, February 18, 2024
Time: 12:30 PM - 4:30 PM

 

Location:
The River Oshun
7 E Franklin St., 1st Floor
Baltimore, MD 21202

 

From fierce activists and community organizers to educators and human service trailblazers, this is an intimate healing space for Black women in leadership who are advocating for radical social change.

You will be immersed in the raw, unfiltered narratives of historical Black women leaders who fought relentlessly for civil rights. You will then be held in an intimate sister circle where we will dissect personal insights, reflect on shared challenges, and strategize for the radical self-nurturance that the call on our life demands. Together we will...

  • Identify parallels from "her" past and your present
  • Explore mind-body medicine techniques to support the release of stress and overwhelm
  • Discuss strategies for connecting to the wisdom of our ancestors

Don't miss this transformative opportunity to honor yourself.

EVENT HIGHLIGHTS

SISTA CIRCLE COMMUNION

Come together in an intimate sista circle where we will collectively reflect on the profound insights and power of these oral histories, finding strength and purpose for our journey ahead.

LISTENING GALLERY

Move through a gallery of oral history clips, immersing yourself in the experiences and wisdom of six pioneering Black women who were instrumental in the Civil Rights Movement. Please bring a charged cell phone with Bluetooth capability (and your headphones) for an engaging listening session.

LITE BITES

Enjoy a selection of light refreshments that will nourish your body and soul.
SECURE YOUR SPOT IN THE CIRCLE, NOW.

I'M DR. SHAWNA.

I'm a womanist, Sista Scholar, Healing Practitioner, Teacher, Integrative Psychotherapist, Liberatory Strategist and Fighter for Black Liberation every day. I have been holding healing space for Black women and girls for over 15 years.

My work is to help us remember how to heal ourselves. I study the modern and historic healing ways of Black folk, globally. Through this, I write, teach, and guide us back to us. Join me on a journey of self-love, self-discovery, and sisterhood.

"Healing Thru Herstories: A Listening Circle for Black Women Leaders was soul good. From the warm welcome I received upon arrival to the closing exercise prior to our departure I knew that I was in a space that was intentionally created for the care and healing of Black Women Leaders. As I listened to the stories of each ancestor the tension in my shoulders began to melt as I realized that their stories were my stories. The tension I felt further eased while in the circle. As I listened to my sisters share experiences that echoed my own, it dawned on me that I am not alone. I am never alone. I felt empowered as I listened to the sisters in the circle encourage one another...encourage me! I entered the space feeling weary and isolated. However, I left Healing Thru Herstories feeling energized and connected."
- Alisha Patterson

 

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