The Power of Black Resilience - We Dream in Black Organizing Institute
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 16TH - SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 19TH, 2021
Since 2020, our community has been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, an uneasy transfer of power in our last election, various natural disasters, and global civil uprisings. More than ever, are Black domestic workers are in need of a space where we can learn together, reflect together, and heal together.
The Organizing Institute is We Dream in Black's largest annual event and it's a space for Black domestic workers and Organizers to facilitate organizing workshops, celebrate our accomplishments, address the challenges we continue to face, and heal as a community.
This year's institute theme is: The Power of Black Resilience. We will mark We Dream in Black's 5th year anniversary, featuring speakers like our very own Aimée-Josiane Twagirumukiza—former Director of Black Organizing, along with Dr.Black, a renowned professor and healer. The We Dream in Black Institute will be held from Thursday, September 16th to Sunday, September 19th. We will kick off with a film screening of Through the Night on Thursday evening, followed by a panel and dance party on Friday evening. We Dream in Black Institute will officially commence on Saturday with member-led workshops and panel discussions, followed by a Self-care Sunday.
ORGANIZING INSTITUTE - SCHEDULE
* Language Justice will be provided in English Spanish & Haitian Kreyol *
Sunday, September 19th, 2021 - Self Care Sunday
12:45 pm EST - Slideshow with Music
1:00 pm EST - Opening Remarks
1:15 pm EST - Entertainment
2:00 pm EST - Art & Sip
2:45 pm EST - Meditation & Yoga
3:30 pm EST - Storytelling
4:15 pm EST - Panel: Who cares for the Care Provider: The Art of Self Care
5:00 pm EST - Motivational Speaker: You Are Loved
5:45 pm EST - Closing Remarks