Black — Still: Restoration
Sunday, August 27, 2023 12:00pm - 3:30pm free / outdoors
An afternoon at Black — Still featuring a participatory workshop on restorative justice and family wellness led by the Center for Restorative Justice Work, followed by a meditation workshop with Jylani Ma’at.
Workshop with the Center for Restorative Justice Works: 12 – 1:30 pm
Meditation with Jylani Ma’at: 2 – 3:30 pm
At 12pm, the afternoon kicks off with a workshop presented by the Center For Restorative Justice Works introducing how people at an individual level can become involved in compassionate activism. The workshop will include an introduction to restorative justice, non-violent and healthy communication and conflict resolution, and the importance of community and relationships in the role of healing.
All ages are encouraged to attend this workshop.
Following the workshop, at 2pm, Jylani Ma’at will lead groups in meditation. In Ma’at’s words, Black still*ness is an opportunity to sit in and with many B/blacknesses via an exploration of the senses. Ma’at will guide visitors in exercises of simple embodiment and presence toward a sense of peace and well-being.
There will be multiple meditation sessions, each limited to 10 participants.