THE SANKOFA EXPERIENCE

2976 Joaquin Miller,Oakland CA 94602

18 March, 2023

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Sacred Sisters: Join our celebration of ancestral love, sisterhood, and healing while we reach back to our most precious memory of the homeland to see ourselves in the purest light. Visualize yourself safely nestled among Redwood and Oak trees, with the smell of rosemary and honeysuckle permeating the air. Visualize brown sisters warmly welcoming you into a space where you can re-ignite the healing energy that has been stagnant for so long. Visualize yourself surrounded by the vibrations that speak in ancestral tones, water that soothes away doubt and fear, revealing your true Divine self. Held at a private Oakland hills sanctuary retreat site, this space offers acres of lush foliage in a setting that will nurture and enfold you in joy and balance. This one-of-a-kind retreat setting where you will commune with other heart-minded Black womyn and grow your love tribe. The Goddess Commune invites you to manifest these visions and intentions at our Winter event: We are all Africans, not because we are born in Africa, but because Africa is born in us. Look around you and behold us in our greatness; Greatness is an African possibility. (Author Chester Higgins, Jr.) 10:30-11:00am : Light Meal11:00 am : Libation Ceremony facilitated by by Dr. Francine “Olivia” Shakir. More about Dr. Francine “Olivia” Shakir 11:30am Detox and Heal: Community Foot Soak with Kehinde Koyejo, Owner, Kalm Korner , Author of The Artist Self-Care Guide Book; Owner, Chocolate Mama Cookies More about Kehinde Clear Your Mind and Raise Your Vibration: South Bath Healing with Queen Nzingha , Owner, A Sol Sound More about Queen Nzingha 1:00 pm Hearty Vegan Lunch: prepared by Chef Lala Harrison, Executive Owner, JUSLA CATERING, Oakland More about Chef Lala 2:00pm Herbal Tea Bar – DYI with Alicia Holcombe, BIJOU ORGANICS, & MAAT ORGANICSGenerational Herbalist, Medicinal Plant Enthusiast, and Urban Business Coach More about Alicia 3:30pm The Wisdom & Power of Shea Butter – History, Use and DIY Shea Butter Bar or Shea Butter Bath with Olivia Shakir, The Goddess Commune 4:30 pm: Piwai, International Zimbabwean Artist, Celebration and Rituals from the Motherland. This is an Interactive session: Please wear white, red, or turquoise and bring a small wooden bowl (if possible). More about Piwai 5:00pm Closing Affirmations