Did That Help?: Revisiting Black Women's Everyday Techniques of Resistance

The air in America is thick with anxiety and the weariness of national uncertainty. This retreat for Black women will review the resources and ways of being of Black women who, seeing the challenges before them, refused to silently acquiesce to the demands of their oppressors. We will delve into the third part of Alice Walker’s definition of womanism and the historical lessons of Black women before us to help us understand our current personal needs. We will frequently ask one another, “Did that help?” Bring your favorite music, your dance shoes, your favorite recipes, your favorite resistance stories, and be prepared to love yourself. Regardless.