How can we reclaim rest in a world built on unrest?

Join us for the opening of "Reparations in Public Space: Reclaiming Sacred Ground," an immersive exhibit that reimagines public spaces as sites of healing and remembrance. Through speculative design, poetic narratives, and community participation, the exhibit honors the historical wounds of African Burial Grounds while envisioning more liberatory futures for the collective.

The opening event on June 15, 2024, 6-8pm ET, will feature:

Guided meditation and reflections led by community healers
Embodied movement with Kierra Foster-Ba from Shaking Spirit Waves
Collective altar-building to honor ancestors and sacred spaces
Interactive art installations inviting participants to share their visions for reparative public spaces
Nourishing refreshments provided by local Black-owned businesses
Welcome remarks from Rita Joseph, District 40 NYC Council Member

Reparations in Public Space Flatbush

By engaging with the exhibit and connecting with community we plant seeds of healing to inspire new possibilities for reclaiming our full humanity in public space.

Presented by Ifeoma Ebo (Creative Urban Alchemy) and Antoinette Cooper (Black Exhale).
Supported by Flatbush Central Caribbean Marketplace, Flatbush African Burial Ground Coalition, GrowHouse NYC, Council Member Rita Joseph
Funded by Black Artists + Designers Guild, The Architectural League of NY, and New York State Council on the Arts

This event is free and open to the public. Registration is required due to limited capacity.

First 25 registrants get a copy of the book, "All the Black Girls Are Activists" by EbonyJanice Moore, as a gift from Black Exhale. Must be in attendance to receive.
Flatbush Central Caribbean Marketplace vendors are community elders offering a range of cultural goods and services. Supporting these small businesses during your visit is welcome!