We provide mental wellness inspiration, arts education and a platform for the voices of Black women, femmes and non-binary people.
We see you, we hear you. In all ways, always
Adornment Stories is birthed out of the affirmation that adornment is intrinsically tied to Black women and femmes healing journeys. For so many of us, we’ve watched our mothers, grandmothers and loved ones find healing and self love in their adornment rituals..
We believe in empowering Black women, femmes, queer, trans and non-binary youth to tell their stories through a plurality of creative means.
We believe in providing proactive, affirming mental wellness spaces that reflect the intersectional experiences we encompass.
We believe in cultivating mental wellness spaces for us, by us.
ABOUT US:
Our model focuses on recognizing the unique ways gender, race, sexuality, and the fullness of our experiences impact mental health. We provide a platform for Black folks neglected in mental health dialogues to have space to share their narratives and redefine their power.
OUR PILLARS:
Our framework is built on three pillars: Storytelling, Wellness and Capacity Building.
Storytelling: We equip participants to use storytelling, facilitation and art practices as roadmaps to share their voices.
Wellness: We provide holistic mental wellness support from a lived experience that doesn’t require anybody to leave themselves at the door.
Capacity Building: We empower youth participants by building their skill set, building curriculum and offering opportunities to continue developing.