CULTURE & COMMUNITY COMMITTEE
“Our Culture Is Our Cure"
“In our captivity, they've disrupted our Culture.
Once we reclaim our Culture, our healing begins”.
CULTURE AND COMMUNITY LEAD
Mama Rosaline Preudhomme
Internal Culture Lead
CULTURE AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS
TATIANNA WALKER
COMMITEE MEMBER
Mama Rosaline Preudhomme
Internal Culture Lead
Jeffrey Jacobs
Commitee Member
Bro. Chaka
Phaire
Schools & Community Alliance Lead
ABOUT US
We are a newly formed committee and our focus is to establish a culture of positivity and productivity as we work to unpack the intricacies of our culture, educate and support others, and empower black communities.
PURPOSE
We build alliances, act as agents of social change, and catalyze our civic engagement while enacting our vision; “Serve Black Educators, Influence Others, and Impact Black Children.”
RESOURCES & LINKS TO SHARE
Documentaries/Movies
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13th Netflix [Documentary]
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Eyes on the Prize [Documentary]
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I Am Not Your Negro [Documentary]
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Just Mercy
Books
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Autobiography of Malcolm X
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Between the World and Me
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Chapter 9: A People’s History of the United States
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How to be Anti-Racist
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I Have A Dream
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Just Mercy
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Knowing Your History
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New Jim Crow
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Stamped - Racism, Antiracism and You
Links and Apps
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Get involved
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Anti-Racist Work
Mental Health & Wellness
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The Safe Place (App)
Self Care Tips
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Turn off the news sometimes (stay informed but don’t let it consume you)
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Find joy (read a book, watch a movie, play a game)
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Check in on and be kind to each other (call one another, text one another)
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Practice Mindful Breathing and Meditation (Center yourself)
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Allow yourself to feel- it what makes us human
In Case of Emergency (If Protesting)
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Goodcall.nyc: 833-346-6322
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Legal Aid Society: 212-577-3300
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NYC Lawyers Guild: 212-679-6018