Shirley Chisholm Superhero Cape and Resiliency Workshops

This Black History Month, join , the and the at Lefferts Historic House for a family-friendly event for all ages to create and showcase superhero capes inspired by the legacy of Shirley Chisholm and participate in an all-ages workshop beginning at 2 pm on Cultivating Resilience Through Self-Compassion.

Bring scraps of fabric or make use of fabric we provide to decorate your own superhero cape. Brooklyn trailblazer Shirley Chisholm was a superhero and so are you. Chisholm was the first Black woman elected to Congress and the first woman to run for Democratic Party’s presidential nomination. She was a beacon of perseverance and dedication in Brooklyn and far beyond. As a leader and an advocate for residents of Brooklyn and the country at large, Chisholm made a profound impact fighting for equality for all.

The interactive all-ages community workshop, Cultivating Resilience Through Self-Compassion, will begin at 2 pm and is designed to help you navigate fear and uncertainty. Through guided activities tailored for each age group, you will map the physiological signs of stress and joy in your body, identifying what triggers these feelings and what restores balance. By recognizing these cues, you’ll learn how to “breathe life” into the practices that bring peace and resilience. This workshop starts at 2 pm and lasts 90 minutes.

Self-compassion isn’t selfish—it’s essential. You cannot fully support your family, community or daily responsibilities if you are stuck in a cycle of stress and feelings of overwhelmingness. This workshop will empower you to prioritize your well-being, fostering strength from within. Let’s build resilience together—because when you care for yourself, you uplift your community.

About Shirley Chisholm Cultural Institute

The Shirley Chisholm Cultural Institute (SCCI) has been at the forefront of art, culture, and justice and economic sustainability since 1977, with the official permission and participation of Congresswoman Chisholm herself in its inception and development. Its purpose is to preserve the legacy of Congresswoman Shirley Chisholm through the initiatives cultivated during her public service career with 21st century activism and innovation. SCCI is aligned with grassroots groups and frontline communities through creating substantive community-based partnership and collaboration along with strategic interoperative relationships with leaders of governmental, and mainstream organizations. .

About the Center for Health Equity & Community Wellness

The NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene’s Center for Health Equity & Community Wellness uses an anti-racism and place-based approach to improve the health and well-being of New Yorkers. Our mission is to reduce and minimize unfair exposure to risk and to advance health justice and social change. Our vision is for every New Yorker to live in a thriving neighborhood with fair access to resources that support a healthy community. .

About Prospect Park Alliance

Prospect Park Alliance is the non-profit organization that sustains, restores and advances Prospect Park, Brooklyn's Backyard, in partnership with the City of New York. The Alliance provides critical staff and resources that keep the park green and vibrant for the diverse communities that call Brooklyn home. The Alliance cares for the woodlands and natural areas; restores the park’s buildings and landscapes; creates new park destinations; and provides free or low-cost volunteer, education and recreation programs. Through the work of the Alliance, Prospect Park is an international model for the care of urban parks, and one of the premier green spaces in the United States.

Host or Publisher Prospect Park Alliance