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We started the new year cohosting a vision board party aptly named “The Surge” alongside H.E.L.D. , an accountability group for and by Black women. Our friends at Saint James Libations hosted us for a second time as we sipped wine cocktails, got extra locked in on puzzles, pulled Creative Kin cards, and had oxtail patties for the manifestation munchies. The evening was equal parts joyful, inspiring, and purposeful as guests hopped on the mic to share their passions and what

Have you ever been in church, half-zoned out from the obligation, and suddenly thought, wait, is this play about me ? That was me listening to Tracee Ellis Ross on Emma Grede’s “Aspire” podcast  during a long drive. Tracee said, “People talk about how to get what you want. I think it’s more important to learn how to be who you are. The world around you will be built out of that.” I had to pull over and sit with that for a minute. She kept going, “The key is, do not go through

Over the next few weeks, we’ll be meditating on each of the eight values of creativity as a community. First up: Courage.

One recurring theme since we launched has been getting creative people reconnecting through childlike play and exploration, and our most recent event was right on theme! We recently partnered with GROWN Magazine for Play Date, a workshop and meet-up series that fosters genuine connections between creators of color. We had an amazing and inspiring time sipping wine-based cocktails courtesy of our new friends at Saint James Libations in Brooklyn, while bringing our special bl