Community Outreach Intiatives.
Welcome to Dear Black Prophets, Co.: Nurturing Black Communities, Empowering Futures
Dear Black Prophets, Co. stands tall as a guiding force, weaving together the strength of our communities through four foundations, each a pillar of our commitment to providing essential support to Black folx:
The Nicholas James Foundation - Adornment for Our Neighbors without Housing
In the spirit of self-determination, The Nicholas James Foundation wraps our neighbors without housing in the warmth of dignity. Through the provision of clothing, we echo the Afrocentric principle of adorning one another, recognizing the inherent worth in every individual.
The Nancy Crystal Foundation - Sustenance for the Soul
Just as the Black Panther Party's Free Breakfast for Children Program nourished young minds, The Nancy Crystal Foundation feeds the hungry, ensuring no one in our communities faces an empty plate. This is a celebration of communal strength, where sustenance becomes a collective act of love.
The Jasmine Nicole Foundation - Embracing Black LGBTQIA+ Folx
Inspired by the Panthers' commitment to inclusivity, The Jasmine Nicole Foundation stands in solidarity with our Black LGBTQIA+ family. It is a haven of acceptance, embracing the diversity within our communities with open arms and unwavering support.
The Ida Bell Foundation - Culturally Sound Education and Empowerment
In the legacy of Ida Bell Hickson and the Panthers' emphasis on education, The Ida Bell Foundation champions culturally sound education and school-based services. We believe in empowering our youth with a rich understanding of their heritage, fostering future leaders grounded in their identity.
At Dear Black Prophets, Co., we draw strength from the principles that fueled the Black Panther Party's vision. Our foundations are not just entities; they are expressions of Afrocentric love, unity, and the unwavering commitment to uplift Black communities.
As we move forward, let us walk hand in hand, echoing the spirit of the Panthers, as we fulfill our collective destiny.
Consultation and Training.
Acknowledgment is but the first step in combatting global anti-Black oppression. During this most recent racial awakening, many felt lost on what to do and say in response to the terrorism Black folx endure at a global level.
Dear Black Prophets, Co. is committed to helping build a just and equitable world that appreciates the contribution of Black folx and recognizes our humanity in full -- not just our trauma. Partner with us to explore how your organization may benefit from African-centered values and practices substantiated by the most recent psychological literature on racism, anti-Black oppression, and racial trauma.
Psychoeducation.
Racism and its corollary oppression and trauma impact Black folx cognitively, physically, psychologically, and spiritually. The psychological impacts of trauma may manifest differently across the Black diaspora but may include sadness, hypervigilance, anger, physical ailments, lack of concentration, and more. In order to address racism with diligence, we must undnerstand its psychological impact and take a preventative, rather than reactive, approach.
Community Healing.
Dear Black Prophets, Co. has been trained in the Association of Black Psychologists' Sawubona healing circles and offers our own Ujima healing circles to provide safe spaces for Black folx in response to traumatic events. Healing circles provide community support, engagement in African cultural practices, and the opportunity to process different emotions.
Support for Scholars
Dear Black Prophets, Co. hosts weekly co-working sessions for Black graduate and undergraduate students to bolster motivation, peer to peer support, and accountability through The Ujima Student Collective.
Connect with us for an authentic space for us, by us.
Culture.
Creating Zola Mondays is a bi-monthly Facebook Live Series that explores social commentary on the lives, culture, and optimal well-being of Black folx from the perspective of Black psychologists and Black psychology Doctoral Candidates. The series invites different experts, scholars, thought leaders, and healers to the Black table talk every month for topics relevant to US.
Art.
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Dear Black Prophets, Co. is a huge proponent of the creative arts and as our elder states, Black folx are the miracles of modern time. Poems by Bleu is a product of Dear Black Prophets, Co. that centers poetry and mixed media art as a buffer and means to process racial trauma. Our art and culture have sustained civilization for millennia and it is as healing as it is revolutionary.
