Sent: Fri, Dec 3, 2021 12:02 pm
Subject: The Hold UP: Weekly Resources, News, and Updates to Hold You UP

Welcome to The Hold Up, Black Infinity Collective's weekly newsletter dedicated and committed to holding our communities up. Inside you'll find resources, opportunities for support, news, updates, and information about all things BIC. THE IMPORTANCE OF REST DURING THE HOLIDAY SEASON As a  collective, BIC is taking some much-needed time to rest, celebrate the holidays, and come back restored and ready for our next chapter in the new year. We've been humbled by the support from our community and blessed to help so many throughout 2021.  Before we head on out for the Month of December, we wanted to reflect on some of what our collective has been able to accomplish in the past few months: Since the beginning of the Covid-19 shutdown, the Queen Nanny Freedom Lab has provided groceries to 150 families and redistributed nearly $70,000 to community members and Mutual Aid initiatives around the state. QNFL is preparing to carry out a housing relief initiative to move resources to housing insecure families as we continue to support organizing efforts through partnerships and training.   None of our Queen Nanny Lab efforts would've been possible without the support of our collective. This past year was full of tremendous progress and challenging times for all, and as we prepare to continue the fight for liberation in the new year, practice radical self-love by making time and space for rest. See you in the new year!  Much Love,  BIC BLACK OBSIDIAN MEN'S GROUP Join Life Coach Eric Rey Every Saturday from 10:00 - 11:30 am on Zoom  Join Life Coach,Eric Rey, EVERY SATURDAY, as we come together to support growth and healing. We do this with standing practices of meditation & group discussions as well as special programs like guest speakers, and workshops. This an intentional affinity healing space for Black men. Free to attend. Register for Zoom link here. COMMUNITY & FAMILY YOGA Join Shefau Dabre Every Sunday from 12:00 - 1:00 pm on Zoom Led by Shefau Dabre of Zen Zilla Yoga, this yoga is seriously chill and is beginner-friendly! Each class includes rhythmic yoga & guided meditation to help you connect with your inner self. Donations welcome. Free to attend. ALL WELCOME! Register for Zoom link here. MINDFULNESS MEDITATION Join Kwadwo Adae Every Monday from 6:00 - 7:00 pm on Zoom Join us EVERY MONDAY for a guided meditation with local activist, painter, muralist and meditation instructor Kwadwo Adae! All welcome! Donations welcome. Free to attend. RVSP for Zoom link. Register for Zoom link here. ACTIVATE: REIKI & MEDITATION  Join Thema Haida Every Thursday from 7:00 - 8:30 pm on Zoom Don't miss Reiki Master Teacher, Thema Haida, for a guided meditation, movement and Reiki experience that will activate the chakras and connect you to your healing source within. All welcome! Donations welcome. Free to attend. Register for Zoom link here. YOGA FOR BLACK WOMXN & GIRLS Join Thema Haida Every Thursday from 6:00 - 7:00 pm on Zoom Experience seriously chill yoga & meditation EVERY THURSDAY with Shefau Dabre. This class features meditation & mindfulness. Here we learn beginner level yoga poses that are set to R&B and Hip Hop, & Trap music. This is an affinity healing space Black womxn and girls only. Offered freely. Register for Zoom link here. Have something to add? Email bic@blackinfinitycollective.org to add to next year's list of available resources, actions, or events. Facebook Twitter Website Instagram