• Reclaiming Wellness Recap  Wanting Without Knowing: Creative Wellness as a Practice of Introspection and Embodiment  By Ryann Flynn   With the way the world is shaping up, tending to your wellbeing is becoming an obstacle in itself. From our government stripping away rights, benefits and support to societal pressures that occur in our personal lives,

  • Dear Friends, Partners, and Neighbors, Black History Month reminds us that community spaces have long been places where Black culture is celebrated, community bonds are strengthened, and collective resilience is built across generations. Safe spaces beyond home and work, often called third spaces, have been essential for Black and marginalized communities. Churches, social clubs, community

  • A Seat at the Table: Black Women, HIV, and the Fight for Health Equity  By Ryann Flynn     Malcolm X proclaimed, “The most disrespected person in America is the Black woman. The most unprotected person in America is the Black woman. The most neglected person in America is the Black woman.” Black women in America

  • Rafiki Coalition Community Market Rafiki Coalition has officially opened the doors to Rafiki Community Market. Located within Umoja Health Access Point, this market provides a safe, inviting space, offering free, healthy, and culturally relevant foods to the residents of San Francisco’s 94124 zip code. This is more than a grocery store; it’s a hub for

  • Black Health is Not Negotiable Our community has always been resilient. Our community has always had to be resilient. We’ve built networks of care when systems failed us. We’ve created healing spaces when we were shut out. And right now, as new federal legislation threatens to take away healthcare from thousands of our neighbors, we’re

  • Closing the Gap on Health Disparities this Giving Tuesday Since its start in 2012, #GivingTuesday has become a global movement inspiring millions of acts of kindness and generosity, tapping into the human desire to create positive change. It’s a day dedicated to giving back, helping nonprofits around the world to increase awareness and raise important