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2024 Black History Month: Centering Mind & Body

Guided Meditation and Yoga Experience

It is so important to practice self-care, Ubuntu. Attendees can join virtually or in person for Centering Meditation by "Daughter of Rah" Shawnte' Williams and A Relaxing Yoga Experience by "The Zen Bin" Sierra Carter.

• Thursday, February 15
• 12:00 - 1:30 p.m.
• Virtual or In-Person: RSVP to attend in-person. Space is limited in City Hall.

About our Presenters

Shawnte' Williams "Daughter of Ra"

Shawnte’ Williams is a holistic herbalist. She began her love of herbs as a little girl running around in her Granny’s garden. Every morning, they would go out in the garden, and sing, talk and care for all of the wonderful magical plants growing there. Her Granny would teach her the temperaments of each plant, the proper placements for them, how to nurture and care for the soil so they can grow and thrive. She was full of questions and her Granny always seemed to have all the answers for her young curious mind. They would spend endless hours in the morning working in the garden, and even more time in their sunroom and kitchen; This is where the magic happened. They would dry herbs, canned fresh fruits, make tinctures and bitters, as well as prepare meals for the family.

Using natural remedies for common colds, fevers, and illnesses were second nature to her family. They hardly ever got sick and words like holistic or herbalism did not exist in their vocabulary, it was just their way of life. That was just how her Granny did it, and her Great Granny did it and her Great Great Granny. Generations of homeopathic practices being passed down organically, practices brought to the western world from Central Africa.

Answering the call to carry on the family traditions in homeopathic practices, alone with her love and passion for plants and their magical properties is how she shares with her community, just like her Granny did. Shawnte' believes that everyone has the power to heal themselves if given the knowledge to do so, as well as, creating an environment internally and externally for healing to take place. Shawnte' is humbly grateful to be of service to you and your family and she is honored that our paths have crossed. Let’s share space together. Sending you the warmest light of Ra!

Sierra Carter "The Zen Bin" and "HEAL MPLS"

Sierra Carter is a spiritual entrepreneur, radical self-care facilitator, music executive and your most grounded homegirl :) As the founder of The Zen Bin and plant-based community cafe HEAL MPLS Sierra has developed a place of belonging for community and safe spaces across the Twin Cities with one intention in mind - to support people holistically as they pursue holistic healing and transformation.

limited Space to Attend In-Person

**Due to limited space, in person attendees must RSVP. ** Swag Bags are available for in person attendees only. ** Swag Bags will include items from Daughter of Ra and NOSH POSH Snack Bags will include Healthy, Gluten-Free, Non-GMO, Kosher, Paleo-Friendly Snacks. (PRODUCTS MAY INCLUDE NUTS)

Join the Virtual Experience

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Next in the Series:

"The Gallery" | Feb 29 - 3:00-7:00PM
Stop by to celebrate African Americans in the Arts and Learn with Us at Rondo Community Library! On February 29th, we will be holding events throughout the day.

We will start at 3pm, Brother Ghana M'Baye will teach us a traditional African dance and how to play the ancient "African Drum.

Join us at 4pm, to be in the "Know" and learn how you can get involved and support two amazing Rondo initiatives: "Reconnect Rondo and "The Rondo Community Land Trust",

Come join in the History, Music, Art, Food, and More from 5-7pm! We will end the night with a presentation on the History of Hip Hop by Tim Wilson "Urban Lights Music Inc." and a "Gallery" of performances you don't want to miss!

Space will be limited! These events are open to the public at Rondo Library: 461 Dale St N, Saint Paul, MN 55103. The Parking Garage will be open. Light refreshments will be served.

Please click the link below for more information and to register for each event.

Black History Month 2024 | Engage Saint Paul