Virtually via Zoom.

Join us for an evening of poetry, song, and prose. Share, listen, and connect through your artistry in this collective virtual space for Black women, Indigenous women, women of color, and BIPOC individuals of the gender-expansive community. We’ll greet one another with video on in support of building a trusting space. Participants are welcome to stay on camera or turn them off after initial greetings as they feel comfortable. Led by Alyson Davis, LMFT

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Every 2nd and 4th Tuesday, ongoing

Join us for a West African dance class for women and children who are Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC), in partnership with Charlottesville dance troupe Chihamba. In this fun and energetic hour, we will enjoy movement and rhythm, build community, and connect with our African ancestry as we explore the meanings and stories behind each dance. Led by Lillie Williams

First-time participants register here.

Thursdays, August 1–29, 6–7pm

Virtually via Zoom.

Join Narrative Therapist Alyson Davis LMFT for a five-week group focused on Black joy stories. Enjoy short films made by Black artists and creatives that highlight the importance of joy for mental health and our humanity, followed by a group discussion about lived experiences. Facilitated by Alyson Davis, LMFT.

To register, please email sistercircle@thewomensinitiative.org to schedule a screening before July 26.

Tuesday, August 20

Join us for an evening of arts, crafts, and creativity with your sisters. We will immerse ourselves in the joys of painting pots and potting plants in a fun and relaxing environment. Led by Juanika Howard, LPC.

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Saturday, August 24

Embrace rest as resistance and reclaim your peace. In the heart of your busy day, we invite you to step away from the demands of the world and into a haven of tranquility designed for BIPOC women. This retreat offers a sacred space to pause, breathe, and reconnect with your inner wellspring of strength and serenity. This retreat is a sanctuary for BIPOC women seeking solace, renewal, and connection. Whether you are feeling overwhelmed, stressed, or simply in need of a restorative pause, this experience invites you to reclaim your peace and rediscover your inner strength. Drop in for a portion of the day or stay for the entire duration. Lunch will be provided for those who attend the entire day. Led by Latricia Giles.

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Tuesdays, September 10–24

Virtually via Zoom.

This group will be a discussion about love based on the bell hooks book, all about love. BIPOC-identifying women are invited to attend and build community with one another through creating a collective definition of love. Participants are encouraged to purchase the book, all about love, ahead of time to use as a reference point. Focused discussion questions from the book will be used to build our collective definition of love. Led by Kishara Griffin, MSW.

Click here to register.

Register once and attend any of the sessions.

Tuesdays, September 10–24

Virtually via Zoom.

This group will be a discussion about love based on the bell hooks book, all about love. BIPOC-identifying women are invited to attend and build community with one another through creating a collective definition of love. Participants are encouraged to purchase the book, all about love, ahead of time to use as a reference point. Focused discussion questions from the book will be used to build our collective definition of love. Led by Kishara Griffin, MSW.

Click here to register.

Register once and attend any of the sessions.

Tuesdays, September 10–24

Virtually via Zoom.

This group will be a discussion about love based on the bell hooks book, all about love. BIPOC-identifying women are invited to attend and build community with one another through creating a collective definition of love. Participants are encouraged to purchase the book, all about love, ahead of time to use as a reference point. Focused discussion questions from the book will be used to build our collective definition of love. Led by Kishara Griffin, MSW.

Click here to register.

Register once and attend any of the sessions.