Heart Space Atlanta - Back to School: Let healing be the lesson

Heart Space is a healing circle that provides a space for Black folks to decompress and connect.

Black August is a sacred time to honor Black revolutionaries and reflect on justice, power, and belonging. As the school year begins, many Black families carry both hope and heaviness. Classrooms can offer joy—but also harm, especially for Black children navigating systems not built for them.

What are we teaching our children—and ourselves—about justice, power, and belonging? How do we carry forward resistance while tending to our grief, healing, and hope?

We hold space for those nurturing learning rooted in care—at the desk, the dinner table, and beyond. We invite you to reflect, restore, and embody care as a revolutionary practice.

*Accessibility Statement: ASL services are available, as well as closed captioning. ASL needs must be indicated by Tuesday, August 12, 2025. Please email [email protected]

About the venue: Constellations is a community gathering space located on historic Auburn Avenue. Culturally inspiring, Constellations is, “Where stars come together and shine", offering space for thinkers who aim to make a positive difference in the world.

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If a need-based scholarship is necessary for your attendance, please email [email protected]

COVID ProtocolWe encourage our community to be mindful of engaging in-person events with safety and communal responsibility in mind. We recognize that the pandemic is not over and many members of our community are immunocompromised. We strongly encourage the use of masks. Please do not attend the event if you are feeling ill. COVID tests and face masks will be available on site.

Disclaimer: BEAM’s programs are not recorded and meant for educational purposes only. They are not substitutes for a relationship with a licensed or trained wellness practitioner. By attending this event, you agree that you understand that this program is not a clinical therapeutic service.

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Ticket Purchases

At BEAM we believe in offering folks options to be in community with us, recognizing that everyone may be at a different financial capacity. Please refer to the descriptions below to determine what ticket type is best for you.

Complimentary tickets - are for our community members who frankly just ain't got it but are ready and willing to be in the space with others. There's a limited amount and once claimed they are complete for the event.

Pay What You Can is the next tier - where you can pay what you can and there's suggested pricing.

General admission - are regularly priced tickets for the type of event.

If a need-based scholarship is necessary for your attendance, please email [email protected]

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