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COMMUNITY RESOURCES

The Handle Bar’s seeks to inspire self betterment to our community in each and every ride. With you, we aim continuously to become a better, more diverse, more inclusive space for all riders to find inspiration and transformation.

Enjoy these resources, curated by The HB Team with you in mind. 

Books & Reading
Black Joy in Picture Books

By: Seattle Kids Librarians at the Seattle Public Library

“In honor of Black History Month, here are some recent picture books celebrating Black joy!” LINK

Celebrating Black Joy: A Collection of Picture Books by Black Authors

“This collection of joyful picture books by Black creators includes some of our very favorite inclusive picture books that shine a light on beautiful friendships, families, traditions and fun.”

https://www.madisonreadingproject.com/single-post/celebrating-black-joy-a-collection-of-picture-books-by-black-authors

Boston Public Library Celebrates Black History Month with Annual “Black Is…” Booklist & Special Events

https://www.bpl.org/news/black-is-2023/

The Boston Public Library has great educational resources regarding book lists and events.

Inclusive Conversations: Fostering Equity, Empathy, and Belonging across Differences by Mary-Frances Winters 

https://www.portersquarebooks.com/book/9780369344038

How We Get Free: Black Feminism and the Combahee River Collective

Edited by Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor (The Combahee River Collective is a queer Black feminist socialist organization founded in Boston in the mid to late ’70s that were active through the early 80s.)

https://bookshop.org/p/books/how-we-get-free-black-feminism-and-the-combahee-river-collective-keeanga-yamahtta-taylor/8203276?ean=9781608468553

On Intersectionality: Essential Writings

Kimberlé Crenshaw intersectionality)https://bookshop.org/p/books/on-intersectionality-essential-writings-kimberle-crenshaw/12898494?ean=9781620975510

Learning Resources & News

21-Day Racial Equity Habit-Building Challenge

by the American Bar Association https://www.americanbar.org/groups/labor_law/membership/equal_opportunity

 

BOSTON. RACISM. IMAGE. REALITY.

 By the Boston Globe https://apps.bostonglobe.com/spotlight/boston-racism-image-reality/

Breast-feeding and Black moms — why I’m breaking a generational cycle

By Ashley Mitchell

https://www.bostonglobe.com/2023/02/02/magazine/breast-feeding-black-moms-why-im-breaking-generational-cycle/

 

Boston & Local

Desegregation Busing by the Boston Research Center https://bostonresearchcenter.org/projects_files/eob/single-entry-busing.html#:~:text=On%20June%2021%2C%201974%2C%20Judge,white%20schools%20across%20the%20city.

The Museum of African American History in Beacon Hill https://www.maah.org/

A great way to learn about the black liberation movement that started in Boston. 

Boston While Black https://bostonwhileblack.com/

“Boston While Black is a membership network for Black professionals, entrepreneurs, and students who are seeking connection and community. Through our digital platform and in-person and virtual programming, we serve members who are seeking access to culturally-relevant experiences, information and resources to navigate the city, and an authentic personal and professional network.”

 

Ascension: A Master Class on Social Justice by the Down Under School of Yoga https://downunderyoga.com/upcoming-events/ascension-the-prequel

Mental Health Resources

44 Mental Health Resources for Black People Trying to Survive in This Country
44 Black Mental Health Support Resources for Anyone Who Needs Them | SELF

Healing the Hidden Wounds of Racial Trauma by Kenneth V. Hardy healing_the_hidden_wounds_of_racial_trauma_hardy.pdf (cibhs.org)

5 Black-Owned Wellness Apps To Keep You Calm And Centered – 5 Black-Owned Wellness Apps To Keep You Calm And Centered – Black Girl NerdsFor us, by us wellness apps (I’ve heard positive reviews about Liberate specifically)

 

 

Music & Artistry

We Insist: A Century Of Black Music Against State Violence

A Century Of Black Music Against State Violence : NPR

Janelle Monáe: Living Out Loud

Janelle Monáe: Living Out Loud | Them

Paula Champagne: a dear friend and amazing artist that does a collection of prints showing Black people in nature, resting

Is this Black Enough for You? A film on Netflix , https://www.netflix.com/title/81387240

Leadership & Community

Institute for Nonprofit Practice’s Black Leadership Institute: launched last year but empowering leaders of color and specifically Black leaders has been at the heart of so many of Yolanda’s decisions as she’s grown this organization.


Ujima Project: not Black-specific but is a collective made of and that organizes for communities of color in Boston. There are many opportunities around solutions and to receive funding through this organization.

 

Fitness Related

Yoga instructors near and far:

  • Krystal, @iamkrystalight
  • Kiera, @kieraalegra_
  • Ajoke, @cloudspin_
  • Mel Douglas, @blackwomensyogaco
  • Ashley Rhae, @yogaanmahogany
  • Celena, @sensualbycelena
  • Afro Flow Yoga 
  • You Good Sis, @yougoodsis

 

 

Learning Resources & News

21-Day Racial Equity Habit-Building Challenge

by the American Bar Association https://www.americanbar.org/groups/labor_law/membership/equal_opportunity

 

BOSTON. RACISM. IMAGE. REALITY.

 By the Boston Globe https://apps.bostonglobe.com/spotlight/boston-racism-image-reality/

Breast-feeding and Black moms — why I’m breaking a generational cycle

By Ashley Mitchell

https://www.bostonglobe.com/2023/02/02/magazine/breast-feeding-black-moms-why-im-breaking-generational-cycle/

 

Boston & Local

Desegregation Busing by the Boston Research Center https://bostonresearchcenter.org/projects_files/eob/single-entry-busing.html#:~:text=On%20June%2021%2C%201974%2C%20Judge,white%20schools%20across%20the%20city.

The Museum of African American History in Beacon Hill https://www.maah.org/

A great way to learn about the black liberation movement that started in Boston. 

Boston While Black https://bostonwhileblack.com/

“Boston While Black is a membership network for Black professionals, entrepreneurs, and students who are seeking connection and community. Through our digital platform and in-person and virtual programming, we serve members who are seeking access to culturally-relevant experiences, information and resources to navigate the city, and an authentic personal and professional network.”

 

Ascension: A Master Class on Social Justice by the Down Under School of Yoga https://downunderyoga.com/upcoming-events/ascension-the-prequel

Mental Health Resources

44 Mental Health Resources for Black People Trying to Survive in This Country
44 Black Mental Health Support Resources for Anyone Who Needs Them | SELF

Healing the Hidden Wounds of Racial Trauma by Kenneth V. Hardy healing_the_hidden_wounds_of_racial_trauma_hardy.pdf (cibhs.org)

5 Black-Owned Wellness Apps To Keep You Calm And Centered – 5 Black-Owned Wellness Apps To Keep You Calm And Centered – Black Girl NerdsFor us, by us wellness apps (I’ve heard positive reviews about Liberate specifically)

 

 

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