Rootead

Community Open House
2024-01-26 17:00 - 20:00 UTC | Rootead, 505 E Kalamazoo Ave, Suite 3, Kalamazoo, 49007
Join us for our Community Open House on Friday, January 26th, 5PM – 8PM!
Rootead Open House– come anytime, stay the whole time, or for a few minutes! Light appetizers provided.
Folks can get a tour, meet staff, doulas, and BBTC clinicians, and learn more about our organization, including:

meet the doulas
meet the therapists
try mini classes
have some snacks
meet the team
buy a hoodie
have some tea
bead a little something
take home a book from our free library
enter your details for Black History Month gift basket!
laugh a lot!!

When: Friday, January 26th from 5PM-8PM
Where: Rootead Center, 505 E. Kalamazoo Ave Ste 3, Kalamazoo, MI, 49007

Embodied Families
2024-01-25 11:00 - 11:50, 2024-01-18 11:00 - 11:50, 2024-01-11 11:00 - 11:50, 2024-01-04 11:00 - 11:50 | Rootead, 505 E Kalamazoo Ave, Suite 3, Kalamazoo, 49007
Embodied Families kicks off Thursday mornings at 11 – 11:50 am in January!
Elements of yoga, dance, and tumbling are woven into classes designed to get the whole family moving!
Transportation available for City of Kalamazoo residents with preregistration. Call our office at 269-720-9200 before 5 pm Wednesday to reserve a ride.
Cost: $10 / $5 with student ID (no one will be turned away)

Village Playdate
2024-01-24 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-01-10 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-01-03 10:00 - 11:00 | Rootead, 505 E Kalamazoo Ave, Suite 3, Kalamazoo, 49007
Are you and your little(s) looking for a fun place to learn and play that focuses on inclusivity and community? Come join the village!
???? Village Playdates are weekly drop-ins with story time and activities to participate in at no cost.

Village Playdates will be every Wednesday from 10 AM – 11 AM at Rootead’s studio.

Community Yoga
2024-01-23 18:00 - 19:00, 2024-01-09 18:00 - 19:00 | 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
Where: Rootead Studio
Cost: $10 / $5 with student ID / No one will be turned away

Rootead in Youth - Winter Session
2024-01-20 10:00 - 12:00 | Rootead, 505 E Kalamazoo Ave, Suite 3, Kalamazoo, 49007
Rootead in Youth (RIY) is a program for children that includes instruction on movement, songs, rhythms, and storytelling centering on the African Diaspora.
RIY Winter Session 2024 will be Saturdays: January 20, January 27, February 3, February 17, February 24
The schedule for each RIY Saturday is:
10:00am – 10:30am: 2 – 3 year olds
10:45am – 11:15am: 4 – 5 year olds
11:30am – 12:00pm: 6 – 8 year olds

The cost for this program is $65. Scholarships are available.
REGISTER HERE
Drop-ins available for each class at $15 per child.
Please email will@rootead.org with any questions.

Speak Freely Fridays - Men + Masc Folx
2024-01-19 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.
Folks who attend the BBTC led Speak Freely Fridays will receive a gift pack and $10 after they attend.
REGISTER HERE

Every BODY Talks
2024-01-18 18:00 - 19:00 | Rootead, 505 E Kalamazoo Ave, Suite 3, Kalamazoo, 49007
Join us for Every BODY Talks!
Third Thursdays of every month (for Women & Femmes age 17+).
Every BODY Talks begins in January! This monthly healing group will facilitate discussions about understanding the language, rhythms & changes of our bodies.
Every BODY Talks is a Community Healing program. These are healing groups that are facilitated by Rootead Staff: Vanessa Moon, registered nurse and Birth Justice Director, and CoCo Marie, Community Healing Director.
Thursday, January 18, 6PM – 7PM, we’ll be discussing menstruation. We hope you’ll join us for sharing, support, and community.
REGISTER HERE

Roots of Liberation Training
2024-01-14 10:00 - 15:00, 2024-01-13 10:00 - 17:00 | Rootead, 505 E Kalamazoo Ave, Suite 3, Kalamazoo, 49007
Roots of Liberation: A 6-month cohort immersion to gain tools of liberation for people of the global majority.

At the completion of the 6-month cohort you will have more knowledge of self, your purpose, passion, and gifts. You will gather tools for nervous system regulation and liberation. You will be able to ripple out your learnings to your family, friends and colleagues. You will also receive a certification upon completion of this course.

Topics we will cover:

Ancestral healing – to disrupt generational burdens, health issues and cultural harms.
African based somatic experiencing – trauma release movements and flows
Neuro-physio-biology – understanding the mind, body and nature connection.
Anatomy – understand the functions of the nervous system, muscular system and endocrine system.
Animism – learning about the ancient teachings of nature.
8 limbs of yoga – understand the depth and science (not just the poses!)
Alchemy/Energy – learn the techniques of quantum mechanics and elemental resourcing.
Geomancy – learning how to set up environments to support your system.
Rest & Healing – understanding how rest is productive and the antidote to colonization.

Scheduling Format:
We will meet for 6 weekends with some self-led work in between each gathering. The schedule will be:

Virtual: Fridays, 5:00pm – 8:00pm
In person: Saturdays, 10:00am – 5:00pm & Sundays, 10:00am – 3:00pm

Meeting Dates & Subject Outline:
January 12, 13, 14 – Identity; Who are you? Where do you come from?
February 9, 10, 11 – Geomancy & Animism
March 15, 16, 17 – Anatomy & Neurophysiobiology
April 12, 13, 14 – Alchemy & Energy
May 17, 18, 19 – African somatics & The 8 Limbs of Yoga
June 21, 22, 23 – Rest & Healing

Financials:
We are a grassroots organization committed to access and reducing barriers to liberation, yet we still need to keep the lights on. This course’s value is $3,000, and a fee of $300 will be due to reserve your space. To make the course more accessible to our community, we offer payment plans and scholarships for the remaining $2,700.
The scholarship form can be found here: SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
Your investment is self-determined, so choose the scholarship amount that works for your livelihood. If that is still unattainable for you, please email coco@rootead.org to discuss other options.
Roots of Liberation application link: APPLY HERE

Speak Freely Fridays - Women + Femmes
2024-01-12 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.
Folks who attend the BBTC led Speak Freely Fridays will receive a gift pack and $10 after they attend.
REGISTER HERE

Roots of Liberation Training
2024-01-12 17:00 - 20:00 | Virtual

CLOSED FOR HOLIDAYS
2023-12-24 - 2024-01-01 | Rootead, 505 E Kalamazoo Ave, Suite 3, Kalamazoo, 49007
Rootead will be closed for the holidays from December 24th through January 1st.
We look forward to seeing you in the new year!

Healing Circle - Holiday Grief
2023-12-23 10:00 - 12:00 | Rootead, 505 E Kalamazoo Ave, Suite 3, Kalamazoo, 49007
Healing Circle: Holiday Grief

If you are feeling, low, lonely, or numb this holiday season, we welcome you to our circle of healing. We will practice together some simple tools to help make space around your grief and continue to find joy and wonder in the world. Led by Rootead facilitators in our studio.

When: Saturday December 23rd, 10 AM -noon
Where: Rootead Studio

Walk-In Lactation Support
2023-12-22 09:00 - 11:00, 2023-12-15 09:00 - 11:00 | Rootead, 505 E Kalamazoo Ave, Suite 3, Kalamazoo, 49007
On Fridays from 9-11 AM, we will host our drop-in breast- and chest-feeding support. Lactation consultants Tierene Inuolaji and Vanessa Moon are available to help you with anything from latching on basics or adjustments, paced bottle feeding, pumping help, and more!

Tea Time with Rootead
2023-12-21 11:00 - 12:00, 2023-12-14 11:00 - 12:00 | Rootead, 505 E Kalamazoo Ave, Suite 3, Kalamazoo, 49007
At 11 am on Thursdays our doulas Erica Dixon and Stephanie Weatherspoon will facilitate conversations over tea. Come chat with other parents or ask our doulas questions about pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and early childhood development and sip on some delicious tea!

Village Playdate
2023-12-20 10:00 - 11:00, 2023-12-13 10:00 - 11:00 | Rootead, 505 E Kalamazoo Ave, Suite 3, Kalamazoo, 49007
Are you and your little(s) looking for a fun place to learn and play that focuses on inclusivity and community? Come join the village!
???? Village Playdates are weekly drop-ins with story time and activities to participate in at no cost.

Village Playdates will be every Wednesday September 13th through December 20th (EXCEPT November 22nd) from 10 AM – 11 AM at Rootead’s studio.

Community Yoga
2023-12-19 18:00 - 19:00, 2023-12-12 18:00 - 19:00 | 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

3rd Annual RYDDE Showcase & Fundraiser
2023-12-16 13:00 - 16:00 | Comstock Community Auditorium, 2107 N 26th St, Kalamazoo, MI, 49048, United States
Our 3rd Annual RYDDE Drum & Dance Showcase & Fundraiser will be Saturday, December 16, 1PM – 4PM!
Join us for our 3rd Annual RYDDE Drum & Dance Showcase & Fundraiser at Comstock Community Auditorium 2107 N 26th St, Kalamazoo, MI 49048. The performance will be 1PM – 2PM, and appetizers and dancing will be 2PM – 4PM.
Tickets are available on an equitable scale:
$50 Platinum
$25 Gold
$15 Silver
$5 Copper
*Ticket prices are for equity reasons only. All tickets are general seating, and everyone is welcome to join the party and have appetizers afterward. We will have a silent auction and grab bags for sale, as well as information booths for each of our branches.
Folks can register below:
PURCHASE RYDDE SHOWCASE TICKETS

When: Saturday, December 16th from 1PM-4PM
Where: Comstock Community Auditorium, 2107 N 26th Street, Kalamazoo, MI, 40048
Tickets: $5-$50. All tickets are general admission. 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

Embodied Families
2023-12-14 10:00 - 10:45 | Rootead, 505 E Kalamazoo Ave, Suite 3, Kalamazoo, 49007
Embodied Families kicks off Thursday mornings at 10:00-10:45 am October through December, and is a rotating selection of movement classes:

Joyful Dancing Babies with Kama Tai Mitchell (bring your baby carrier!)
Infant Massage with Tierene Inuolaji
Baby and Me Yoga with Carmen James
Tumbling Toddlers also with Carmen James

Dec 14 – Infant Massage with Tierene Inuolaji (for prenatal up to 6 months)
Cost: $10 / $5 with student ID (no one will be turned away)
