We Got Us: A Community Support Space

We Got Us - Session 2: Designing Our Self-Care for 2025 

Join us for the second installment of "We Got Us", a monthly wellness series at Shanklin Hall, where we cultivate space for emotional support and connection within the Black community.

Building on our mission of fostering vulnerability, self-expression, and authentic relationships, the session on March 19 will explore what it means to embrace joy as an act of self-care and how we can intentionally design our well-being practices for the year ahead.

With a "Wellness Wednesdays" mindset, our experienced facilitators, Mahelet Kebede and Rachel (Rae) Browning,will guide participants through engaging discussions and experiential activities. Together, we’ll craft intentional self-care strategies for 2025 through an interactive activity.

This is more than a conversation—it’s a sanctuary where your voice is heard, your experiences are honored, and your well-being is prioritized. In a world that often demands our resilience, we are reclaiming our right to thrive. We got us.

For this event we are providing materials for an interactive activity, so please remember to RSVP, so we can make sure we have enough materials for all our cousins. 

"We Got Us" Event Facilitators - Mahelet Kebede & Rachel (Rae) Browning

Mahelet Kebede - (She/Her)

A community organizer, trauma and healing expert, and trained facilitator, Mahelet has over 15 years experience in public health. She also consults organizations on topics such as health equity and cultural sensitivity. Mahelet enjoys creating spaces and opportunities for meaningful connection, support, and community building for Black and brown folx.

Rachel (Rae) Browning - (They/Them)

Community centered and trained facilitator. With a background in public health and social work. Rachel has facilitated training and community conversations for young people and adults throughout the DMV. Rachel is passionate about creating and being a part of spaces that prioritize healing and uplifting the voices of Black, Queer, and other disenfranchised communities.