Rootead

MOC Yoga
2023-01-10 19:00 - 20:00, 2023-02-14 19:00 - 20:00, 2023-03-14 19:00 - 20:00 UTC | Rootead, 505 E Kalamazoo Ave, Suite 3, Kalamazoo, 49007
Beginner yoga & movement for men of color. This workshop is safe, beginner-friendly space for BIPOC men. No special clothing or equipment required. We have yoga mats, yoga blocks, blankets, and pillows for use. Please come as you are and deep breathe with us.
$10 Suggested donation.
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Adult African Diasporic Dance
2023-02-02 18:30 - 19:30, 2023-02-16 18:30 - 19:30, 2023-03-02 18:30 - 19:30, 2023-03-16 18:30 - 19:30, 2023-04-06 18:30 - 19:30, 2023-04-20 18:30 - 19:30 | Rootead, 505 E Kalamazoo Ave, Suite 3, Kalamazoo, 49007
Join Rootead facilitators in a polyrhythmic global movement that induces nervous system liberation and regulation, tension release, and body awareness. Each week we will embrace a rhythm and dance from the African Diaspora (sometimes to live drums!)
1st and 3rd Thursdays 6:30-7:30pm @ Rootead Studio
Suggested donation $15 (no one is turned away)

Radicle Night @ The Xperience
2023-04-22 21:00 - 2023-04-23 01:00, 2023-05-27 21:00 - 2023-05-28 01:00 | The Xperience, 145 Farmers Alley, Kalamazoo, MI, United States
Come as you are, be who you are and love who you are. The Xperience & Rootead have collaborated to bring you Radicle Night at The Xperience. This is a space to be Black, Brown, yellow or white and be QUEER AF!
This event is an intentional, joyful and liberatory space for LGBTQIA+ folx ages 21 and up.
Tickets are $10 presale and $15 at the door.
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Community Drum + Dance @ Harrison Park
2023-06-10 11:00 - 12:00 | Harrison Park, Gull Rd, Kalamazoo, MI, 49007, United States
Saturday, June 10th
11 am – 12 pm at Harrison Park
Drop-In. $10 donation suggested.

Juneteenth Celebration @ Bronson Park
2023-06-17 15:00 - 19:00 | Bronson Park, 200 Rose Street, Kalamazoo, MI, 49007, United States
Our Juneteenth celebration is going to be one to remember.
The theme we chose this year is Family Reunion.
Family reunions are special for Black and brown families for a couple of reasons we want to bring to our celebration:
Uniting generations. Historically, Black and brown family members were separated from one another. With no records kept on their family history, it was difficult to reunite. Today, it’s meaningful to be able to unify people across generations and across the diaspora. We’re all brothers and sisters, aunties and cousins, mothers and sons .
Preserving cultural traditions. Part of Rootead’s mission is to bring African traditions to the Black community so that they can connect to their roots. Our ancestors had valuable wisdom that we can so greatly benefit from today.
Sharing history. Not only are we able to make memories by getting together as a community but we’re able to recount stories and keep our ancestors’ stories and memories alive.
We will have live music, a performance by RYDDE, food trucks, vendors, and more. There will also be free food!

SIGN UP TO BE A VOLUNTEER HERE

Community Drum + Dance @ Harrison Park
2023-07-08 15:00 - 16:00 | Harrison Park, Gull Rd, Kalamazoo, MI, 49007, United States
Saturday, July 8th
3 pm – 4 pm at Harrison Park
Drop-In. $10 donation suggested.

Community Drum + Dance @ Harrison Park
2023-08-03 18:00 - 19:00 | Harrison Park, Gull Rd, Kalamazoo, MI, 49007, United States
Thursday, August 3rd
6 pm – 7 pm at Harrison Park
Drop-In. $10 donation suggested.

Community Yoga
2023-10-03 18:00 - 19:00, 2023-10-10 18:00 - 19:00, 2023-10-17 18:00 - 19:00, 2023-10-24 18:00 - 19:00, 2023-10-31 18:00 - 19:00, 2023-11-07 18:00 - 19:00, 2023-11-28 18:00 - 19:00, 2023-12-05 18:00 - 19:00 and 1 more date | Rootead, 505 E Kalamazoo Ave, Suite 3, Kalamazoo, 49007
Join us for our weekly Community Yoga!

Beginner-friendly yoga & movement. Everyone is welcome, but these workshops will be intentional, safe spaces for Black people and people of color. No special clothing or equipment required. We have yoga mats, yoga blocks, blankets, and pillows for use. Please come as you are and deep breathe with us!

When: Tuesdays from 6pm – 7pm beginning October 3rd
Where: Rootead Studio
Cost: $10 / $5 with student ID / No one will be turned away

GAMYE Night @ the REC
2023-10-19 18:30 - 20:30 | Rootead, 505 E Kalamazoo Ave, Suite 3, Kalamazoo, 49007
GAYME night for LGBTQIA+ folx ages 21+ this fall!
Rootead will be hosting our “GAYME” night for LGBTQIA+ folx ages 21+ on Thursday, October 19th from 6:30PM – 8:30PM held at the Rootead Enrichment Center.

Speak Freely Fridays - Feeling Good
2023-11-03 18:00 - 20:00 | Rootead, 505 E Kalamazoo Ave, Suite 3, Kalamazoo, 49007
Join us for Speak Freely Fridays!

Speak Freely Fridays are a Community Healing program. These are healing groups that are facilitated by a therapist from the Black & Brown Therapy Collective.
First Fridays (November 3 and December 1) are Speak Freely Fridays – Feeling Good (for adults age 21+). These conversations are a Community Healing & Birth Justice collaboration. We’ll be discussing all things body and sexual health related (consent, body autonomy, menstruation & hormones, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender roles, relationships, pleasure, etc.). This will be a safe space for folks to share and learn from other folks.
The topic for November will be consent and bodily autonomy.
Folks who attend the BBTC led Speak Freely Fridays will receive a gift pack and $10 after they attend.
REGISTER HERE

Speak Freely Fridays
2023-11-10 18:00 - 20:00 | Rootead, 505 E Kalamazoo Ave, Suite 3, Kalamazoo, 49007
Join us for Speak Freely Fridays!

Speak Freely Fridays are a Community Healing program. These are healing groups that are facilitated by a therapist from the Black & Brown Therapy Collective.
Second Fridays, 6pm – 8pm are Speak Freely Fridays for Women & Femmes.
Topic for November 10th is “Anxiety and Depression” led by Tara Logan MA, LLPC, LLMFT.
Folks who attend the BBTC led Speak Freely Fridays will receive a gift pack and $10 after they attend.
REGISTER HERE

Speak Freely Fridays
2023-11-17 18:00 - 20:00 | Rootead, 505 E Kalamazoo Ave, Suite 3, Kalamazoo, 49007
Join us for Speak Freely Fridays!

Speak Freely Fridays are a Community Healing program. These are healing groups that are facilitated by a therapist from the Black & Brown Therapy Collective.
Third Fridays are Speak Freely Fridays for Men & Masc folx.
Topic for November 17th is “Anxiety and Depression” led by Calvin Ruff, LLMSW.
Folks who attend the BBTC led Speak Freely Fridays will receive a gift pack and $10 after they attend.
REGISTER HERE

Speak Freely Fridays
2023-12-08 18:00 - 20:00 | Rootead, 505 E Kalamazoo Ave, Suite 3, Kalamazoo, 49007
Join us for Speak Freely Fridays!

Speak Freely Fridays are a Community Healing program. These are healing groups that are facilitated by a therapist from the Black & Brown Therapy Collective.
Second Fridays from 6pm – 8pm are Speak Freely Fridays for Women & Femmes.
Topic for December 8th is relationships.
Folks who attend the BBTC led Speak Freely Fridays will receive a gift pack and $10 after they attend.
REGISTER HERE

Speak Freely Fridays
2023-12-15 18:00 - 20:00 | Rootead, 505 E Kalamazoo Ave, Suite 3, Kalamazoo, 49007
Join us for Speak Freely Fridays!

Speak Freely Fridays are a Community Healing program. These are healing groups that are facilitated by a therapist from the Black & Brown Therapy Collective.
Third Fridays are Speak Freely Fridays for Men & Masc folx.
Topic for December 15th will be relationships.
Folks who attend the BBTC led Speak Freely Fridays will receive a gift pack and $10 after they attend.
REGISTER HERE
