Community Resources from Teachers & Participants
Rashid Hughes »
Mentor
Listen to Rashid’s podcast on ‘What it means to be free’ in response to the murder of George Floyd. To learn more about Rashid’s work, visit rashidhughes.com
Rosie Aguayo »
Teen Retreat Alumni
Rosie created the Teens Against Bullying Club to bring a sense of unity on campus. One goal is to find healthy alternatives to cope with feelings through mindfulness education. Learn more.
Lama Rod »
Teacher
Buy Lama Rod’s new book ‘Love and Rage: The Path of Liberation Through Anger.’ To learn more about Lama Rod’s work, visit lamarod.com
Kaira Jewel Lingo »
Teacher
View Kaira Jewel’s webinar on ‘Honoring Juneteenth: Love and Justice in These Times.’ To learn more about Kaira Jewel’s work, visit kairajewel.com
Charisse Spencer »
Teacher, Board Member
Listen to Charisse’s StoryCorps interview on what it was like growing up in the 1960s in Cavalier Manor, VA. Visit storycorps.org
Jylani, Janaya, Kanoni »
Retreat Manager and Regional Community Organizer / Teen Retreat Participants
Shop at Jylani and her daughters’ (Janaya and Kanoni) online clothing store and community forum, Black Lotus Rising. To learn more, visit blacklotusrising.org
Arielle & Jess »
Administrative Staff and Teacher
Read Arielle and Jess’ responses to a community member’s feedback on #DefundPolice including historical perspectives and articles. Visit iBme’s Blog.
“What mindfulness and what meditation is doing is helping me to open up to the world and to allow this willingness to be touched, to be where the healing and transformation starts.”
– Rashid Hughes