Culturally Affirming Youth Space - Dandelions Rising

Our BIPOC youth program is a family-centered space where young people, parents, and guardians come together to learn, grow, and celebrate culture. With childcare provided, the whole family can participate fully. Each gathering blends interactive curriculum with community connection—exploring self-love, honoring ancestors, embracing health, and celebrating ethnic traditions. Together we set intentions, remember loved ones, practice gratitude, and build truth-based, healing relationships rooted in cultural wisdom. Every session closes with a shared Sunday dinner, creating a warm table for conversation, laughter, and unity.

All families are welcome! Drop-ins are always wonderful, and ongoing participation helps us grow deeper community and trust. Childcare and dinner is free with a child 7-18 participating.

The Curriculum for Fall 2025 follows below:

September 7 – Theme: Self-Care & Intention Setting

• Guided back-to-school reset: reflection and journaling on mental health goals.
• Yoga sound bath for relaxation and grounding.
• Discussion on daily self-care practices and building resilience for the semester.

September 21 – Theme: Harvest & Heritage

• Exploring ancestors’ fall ceremonies and harvest traditions.
• “Apothecary Secrets” – healing remedies and plant-based cures used by enslaved Africans for survival and resistance.
• Hands-on herbal preparation (e.g., teas, salves, or tinctures).

October 5 – Theme: Truth-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI)

• Introduction to TBRI principles (attachment, trust, connection, regulation).
• Role-play and activities on building safe, healing-centered relationships.
• Practical strategies for applying TBRI in daily life.

October 19 – No Session

October 26 – Theme: Remembering Our Loved Ones

• Exploring cultural practices of ancestor remembrance.
• Day of the Dead traditions (altars, marigolds, offerings).
• Creative activity: art project or memory collage to honor loved ones.

November 9 – Delta Sigma Theta STEAM Event – Program Lead: Bridgette Johnson and Colorado Rocky Mountain Alumnae - Theme: STEM & Discovery

• Hands-on experiments and interactive STEM stations.
• Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics (STEaM)
• Integrating culturally grounded learning with interactive experimentation.

November 23 – Theme: Practicing Gratitude

• Reflection circle: what gratitude looks like across cultures.
• Journaling, letter-writing, or art to express appreciation.
• Mindfulness exercise: gratitude walk or meditation.

December 7 – Theme: Kwanzaa & Creativity

• Introduction to the seven principles (Nguzo Saba).
• Collaborative activities: drumming, storytelling, art, or dance to embody the principles.
• Closing celebration with music, food, and student-led presentations.

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