AAPF hosts a screening of the film In Our Mothers’ Gardens, followed by a live conversation on the importance of holding space for Black women across the Diaspora. In the talkback, AAPF staff members discuss unlocking stories of their mothers, developing narratives about their respective matrilineal lineages and legacies, as well as redefining holistic lives rooted in radical intergenerational self-care and healing. Produced by the African American Policy Forum (AAPF). To support this work, please visit aapf.org/donate. Her Dream Deferred: A Week on the Status of Black Women is a week-long series of conversations and virtual events focused on elevating the crisis facing Black women and girls in our country.

As part of Her Dream Deferred 2022, AAPF hosts a gathering centering Black women’s restorative care, “A Labor of Love: Cultivating Restorative Spaces for Women Activists, Healers, & Caregivers.” The event creates a ritual space for Black women to reflect on a praxis of love and healing. This event features conversations led wellness practitioners, followed by breakout sessions that invite participants to practice stillness, healing conversations, and journaling as a means of self-reflection and care. Produced by the African American Policy Forum (AAPF). To support this work, please visit aapf.org/donate. HOSTS: Awoye Timpo, Dr. Venus Evans-Winters, Shermena Nelson GUEST SPEAKERS/FACILITATORS: Chloe Louvouezo, author and podcastor of Life I Swear | co-founder of Open Door Concept Shawna Murray-Browne LCSW-C, Principal Consultant at Kindred Wellness LLC, Author of Return to Presence, Mind-Body Medicine Practitioner Imani Samuels, founder of HURU Isis Rae Goulbourne, Intuitive Business Coach Dr. Leslie Nwoke, Physician and Emotional Intelligence Speaker Anana Harris Parris, founder and CEO of the Self Care Agency, LLC PERFORMANCE BY: Gina Loring Her Dream Deferred: A Week on the Status of Black Women is a week-long series of conversations and virtual events focused on elevating the crisis facing Black women and girls in our country.

Following the screening of AFTERSHOCK, a talkback with directors Tonya Lewis Lee and Paula Eiselt, and documentary participants Omari Maynard, Shawnee Benton Gibson, and Bruce McIntyre. The conversation will illuminate systemic, racial, and ethnic disparities associated with Pregnancy-Related deaths in the US and will allow for advocates to share their experiences, testimonies, and calls to action for changes in the maternal health space. Produced by the African American Policy Forum (AAPF). Co-sponsored by the National Birth Equity Collaborative. To support this work, please visit aapf.org/donate. Her Dream Deferred: A Week on the Status of Black Women is a week-long series of conversations and virtual events focused on elevating the crisis facing Black women and girls in our country.

Following the screening of ON THESE GROUNDS, a talk-back with select documentary participants, film producers, and youth activists. Produced by the African American Policy Forum (AAPF). To support this work, please visit aapf.org/donate. Her Dream Deferred: A Week on the Status of Black Women is a week-long series of conversations and virtual events focused on elevating the crisis facing Black women and girls in our country.

Under the Blacklight is a production of The African American Policy Forum (AAPF). If you are interested in supporting more programming like this, please support AAPF at: www.aapf.org/donate. On this episode of Under the Blacklight, thought leaders will share their perspective on the threats to the survival of Black history and realization of Black freedom. The panel will explore the question, "Is this the last Black History Month?” and show why it is necessary for us to fight to ensure it is not. The panelists will revisit the crucial insights they raised as part of the 54 lesson MasterClass, “Black History, Black Freedom, and Black Love,” and discuss what lessons we can learn from Black history in this renewed period of racial backlash. In the face of anti-Critical Race Theory bills that assault curricula in classrooms and gag conversations about racism, the panel will address the urgent need to push back against the reconfiguration of right wing organizing. As Black history month closes, this is an ideal time for Under the Blacklight to bring this war on our collective struggle to light. Featuring Kimberlé Crenshaw, Cornel West, Sherrilyn Ifill, and Jelani Cobb.

Under the Blacklight is a production of The African American Policy Forum (AAPF). If you are interested in supporting more programming like this, please support AAPF at: www.aapf.org/donate. “The Never-Ending Insurrection” examines not merely the details of the shocking effort to subvert democracy by the Trump administration, but also the key undercurrents of racial resentment and right-wing authoritarianism that fed into the attempted coup—along with the longstanding dogmas of permanent minority rule that supplied its strategy and tactics. Featuring AAPF Co-Founder and Executive Director Kimberle Crenshaw, New Republic Contributing Editor Osita Nwanevu, Los Angeles Times columnist Jean Guerrero, Atlantic Council Fellow Jared Holt and Real News Network Editor-in-Chief Maximillian Alvarez. AAPF’s Editor-in-Chief Chris Lehmann moderates the conversation.