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SUMMARY:Finding Cultural Humility within My Grandmother's Hands
DESCRIPTION:Led and Guided by Kamora Herrington\, of Kamora’s Cultural Corner \nAugust 21 through December 11\, 2024:  bi-weekly meetings 6:30pm – 8:00pm \nThe KCC’s Book and Somatic Abolitionist’s Working Group \nAn 11-workshop series bringing together participants who are looking to allow for transformation through the somatic healing practices contained within Resmaa Menakem’s book\, My Grandmother’s Hands: Racialized Trauma and the Pathway to Mending our Hearts and Bodies. \nJOIN US:  FINDING CULTURAL HUMILITY WITHIN MY GRANDMOTHER’S HANDS\n*scholarship available \nINDIVIDUAL SELF-DISCOVERY NEEDS COMMUNAL ENERGY IN ORDER TO CREATE MEANINGFUL CHANGE \nFrom Kamora: “We can’t think our way out of the ism’s\, we need to check-in with our bodies and minds and slow down. We can easily temporarily change behavior\, but the revolution of transformation is in the pause when we can reflect and connect.” \nWe cannot just study and think our way through the effects of white body supremacy.  The charge and effects of race are contained in the body. Somatic Abolitionism is a living\, embodied philosophy—a way of being in the world. It is a return to the age-old wisdom of human bodies respecting\, honoring\, and resonating with other human bodies.   \nWE MUST WORK WITH THE BODY.   \nThe body practices asked of us in the book can be done individually\, but truly it is in relationship to one another\, in a communal space\, where we are able to utilize our individual gifts and privileges with others that allows for a much deeper emergence of the true healing potential that can live through us and extend into our communities.   \nAS WE\, OURSELVES\, BECOME ANTI-RACIST INDIVIDUALS\, WE MUST WORK TOWARDS BECOMING AN ANTI-RACIST CULTURE. \nFrom Resmaa:  “Trauma that happens in the body\, over time\, can look like personality.  Trauma that happens in the family\, over time\, can look like family traits.  Trauma that happens in the people\, can look like culture.  Trauma in the culture can look intrinsic or natural.”  We are working towards anti-racism becoming intrinsic and natural.  \nWhat is available to all of us that join this series: \n\n\n\nA pre-class labyrinth connection event where participants will be introduced to the Labyrinth and each other.  The Labyrinth is located at 75 Sterling St.\, Hartford.\n11 bi-weekly group ZOOM sessions where we will use VIMBASI cards\, playful materials\, exercises within the book\, and our Healing Artists\n\nVIMBASI – Vibrations; Images and thoughts; Meanings\, judgments\, stories\, and explanations; Behaviors\, movements\, actions\, impulses\, and urges; Affect and emotions; Sensations; Imaginings\n\n\nA year-long KCC membership which includes weekly drop-in members-only community conversations on ZOOM.\nA shared Kwanzaa experience at our December Thinking and Doing Day 12.27.24\nAn opportunity to come back together for our Juneteenth 2025 Thinking and Doing Day 6.21.25\n\n\n\nWe will not be finishing the book during this class; we will collectively read and work through parts 1 & 2 and\, following our I.D.E.A roadmap\, at the end of the course\, participants will be partnered to complete the 3rd part together.  \nPlease take some time to listen to this podcast featuring Resmaa Menakem; it is required and we will be discussing it during our first engagement:  The Embodied Path to Healing Trauma with Resmaa Menakem \nJOIN US: FINDING CULTURAL HUMILITY WITHIN MY GRANDMOTHER’S HANDS\n*Scholarships available. \nWe recommend purchasing your book from an independent\, Black-owned or LGBTQIA+ friendly bookstore such as: \n \nkeybookstore.com   or  bennettsbookstore.com\nLove audio books? You can support an independent bookstore by using Libro.fm instead of the other billionaire-owned audio book services. \n___________\nKamora Herrington is a member of the National Black Justice Coalition’s (NBJC) Leadership Advisory Council\, a founding member of CT Black Women\, and the recipient of numerous awards. Kamora has been able to extend her Cultural Humility work as the Founder and Visionary of Kamora’s Cultural Corner\, a membership organization that offers opportunities for experiential community education and collaborations. “Creating spaces where families are free to love their children”  is a guiding principle; she can often be found doing that at the Sterling Street Sanctuary and Nature Reserve – a Black History and Cultural Heritage Land Trust that she created in the North End of Hartford\, CT. \nFounder and Visionary of Kamora’s Cultural Corner kamora@kamorasculturalcorner.com
URL:https://kamorasculturalcorner.com/event/finding-cultural-humility-within-my-grandmothers-hands/
LOCATION:CT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241005T130000
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SUMMARY:October Thinking and Doing Day 2024
DESCRIPTION:“Empowering Educators: Strengthening Resilience\, Building Sustainability”\nCome join us as we celebrate World Teachers’ Day! \nThe weather is changing and it’s time to start thinking about bringing our Heritage Garden education INSIDE! Today\, we are going to build a greenhouse that we will be able to use through the winter months. \nClick here to RSVP
URL:https://kamorasculturalcorner.com/event/october-thinking-and-doing-day-2024/
LOCATION:Sterling Street Sanctuary and Nature Reserve\, 75 Sterling Street\, Hartford\, CT\, 06112\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241012T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241012T210000
DTSTAMP:20260425T014144
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SUMMARY:Lifted Labyrinth - October 12
DESCRIPTION:$9 admission ($6 for members) \nBring your own or to share\, especially if you like to talk about it. \nVendors\, Videos\, Vibes\, Fire\, Music\, Food\, Conversation\, Community
URL:https://kamorasculturalcorner.com/event/lifted-labyrinth-october-12/
LOCATION:Sterling Street Sanctuary and Nature Reserve\, 75 Sterling Street\, Hartford\, CT\, 06112\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241026T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241026T210000
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CREATED:20240923T232144Z
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SUMMARY:Lifted Labyrinth - October 26
DESCRIPTION:$9 admission ($6 for members) \nBring your own or to share\, especially if you like to talk about it. \nVendors\, Videos\, Vibes\, Fire\, Music\, Food\, Conversation\, Community
URL:https://kamorasculturalcorner.com/event/lifted-labyrinth-october-26/
LOCATION:Sterling Street Sanctuary and Nature Reserve\, 75 Sterling Street\, Hartford\, CT\, 06112\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241106T120000
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SUMMARY:The Day After - Community Conversation
DESCRIPTION:Drop in for a community conversation anytime between 12:00 noon – 3:00pm on Wednesday\, November 6\, 2024.
URL:https://kamorasculturalcorner.com/event/the-day-after-community-conversation/
LOCATION:CT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241227T130000
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SUMMARY:Kwanzaa Celebration - Kujichagulia
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a community fair and celebration of Kujichagulia: self-determination.\nHabari Gani?! Kujichagalia! Join us for an afternoon of inspiration and community education at the Keney Park Pond House. \nSpace is limited – register here! \nCome prepared to explore new ideas\, learn new skills\, and connect with like-minded individuals. This in-person KCC in the Community Thinking and Doing Day is your chance to celebrate the Kwanzaa principle of Kujichagulia/self-determination\, a day when we pledge “to define ourselves\, name ourselves\, create for ourselves and speak for ourselves.” \nYou’ll be introduced to Black Art Heals as one of our Healing Artists live paints the event as well as experience other artists and educators who will be sharing their gifts and talents. And you’ll be challenged and encouraged to share your own during our community conversation and dinner! \nWhether you’re a dreamer\, a doer\, or both\, this day is designed to ignite your passion and fuel your motivation. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to expand your horizons and make lasting memories. Mark your calendars for 12.27.24 December Thinking and Doing Day and Join Us as we continue to build the world we want to live in!
URL:https://kamorasculturalcorner.com/event/kwanzaa-celebration-kujichagulia/
LOCATION:Keney Park Pond House\, 323 Edgewood Street\, Hartford\, CT\, 06112\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250222T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250222T170000
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SUMMARY:What's Up with Washington
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our first Thinking and Doing Day of 2025\nReserve your seat here.
URL:https://kamorasculturalcorner.com/event/whats-up-with-washington/
LOCATION:center church\, 60 Gold St\, Hartford\, CT\, 06103\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250419T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250419T170000
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SUMMARY:Earth Day 2025
DESCRIPTION:Get ready to put your thoughts into action at April Thinking and Doing Day – a day filled with interactive workshops and activities to inspire. \n 
URL:https://kamorasculturalcorner.com/event/earth-day-2025/
LOCATION:Sterling Street Sanctuary and Nature Reserve\, 75 Sterling Street\, Hartford\, CT\, 06112\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250621T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250621T173000
DTSTAMP:20260425T014144
CREATED:20250102T120543Z
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SUMMARY:FREEDOM!
DESCRIPTION:Get ready to put your thoughts into action at our Pride/Juneteenth Thinking and Doing Day!
URL:https://kamorasculturalcorner.com/event/freedom/
LOCATION:Sterling Street Sanctuary and Nature Reserve\, 75 Sterling Street\, Hartford\, CT\, 06112\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250816T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250816T190000
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SUMMARY:Individual Gifts and Privileges
DESCRIPTION:Come join us for a day of thinking and doing at the beautiful Sterling Street Sanctuary and Nature Reserve. This in-person event is perfect for those looking to engage in creative activities and inspiring discussions. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals and nature in a serene setting. At Kamora’s Cultural Corner\, we believe that cultural humility begins with self-reflection—and that journey starts by recognizing and honoring our unique gifts and privileges embodies our core ethos:. Our August Thinking and Doing Day invites community members to show up fully\, share what they have\, and engage in intentional\, reciprocal exchange. Together\, we’ll explore how our individual resources—both tangible and intangible—can be used in service to one another. Give to Receive. Receive Then Give Back. \nLet us know you’re coming!
URL:https://kamorasculturalcorner.com/event/individual-gifts-and-privileges-2025/
LOCATION:Sterling Street Sanctuary and Nature Reserve\, 75 Sterling Street\, Hartford\, CT\, 06112\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251011T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251011T150000
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SUMMARY:Harvest and Abundance
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a day of brainstorming and taking action in October to turn our thoughts into reality!\n \nKamora’s Cultural Corner (KCC) hosts Thinking & Doing Days as Social Justice Service-Learning experiences—opportunities to reflect\, build\, and connect while putting cultural humility into action. These days are not about charity\, but about co-creating justice by asking hard questions\, engaging in meaningful work\, and practicing authentic relationships. \nEach T&D Day includes:\n✨ A shared learning experience rooted in cultural humility and social justice.\n✨ A hands-on project chosen by and for the community.\n✨ A shared meal as community practice.\n✨ Time for reflection and dialogue. \nOctober Theme: Harvest\, Abundance & Community \nThis October’s T&D Day is extra special. As we tend the land and each other\, we’ll also be celebrating Kamora’s 54th birthday (October 9th) with joy\, food\, and firelight. \nProjects of the Day:\n🌸 Creating the Pansy Garden & Shed — a living monument to our Black Queer elders and ancestors and a community anchor in the Heritage Garden.\n🌿 Preparing our Herb Garden & Beds for Fall and Winter — tending to the healing herbs that ground our work in cultural\, spiritual\, and ancestral practices. \nThese projects embody the I.D.E.A. framework (Identity\, Diversity\, Equity\, Application)\, moving us beyond discussion into action that anchors cultural humility in community space.
URL:https://kamorasculturalcorner.com/event/harvest-and-abundance/
LOCATION:Sterling Street Sanctuary and Nature Reserve\, 75 Sterling Street\, Hartford\, CT\, 06112\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251227T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251227T170000
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SUMMARY:Kwanzaa Celebration
DESCRIPTION:**LOCATION CHANGE**\nJoin us on December 27\, 2025 for our annual celebration of Kujichagulia (self-determination) at First Presbyterian Church\, 136 Capital Avenue\, Hartford. \nLiving the Nguzo Saba\nAs always\, our Kwanzaa gathering is not just a celebration\, but a practice. We will be grounding ourselves in the Nguzo Saba and spending time reflecting on how we embody these principles all year long\, not just for seven days. \nWe’re also honored to have David Jackson\, Healing Artist with Black Art Heals\, joining us to live paint and interpret the gathering in real time. I’m especially excited to see how he captures our conversations\, shared objects\, and collective energy. \nImportant Registration Reminder\nIf you have not yet registered\, please do so as soon as possible. Chef Jay will be catering\, and we need to finalize dinner numbers immediately to ensure we have enough food for everyone. Registering now helps us honor his labor and plan well. \nRegister Here Today!\nCrafting\, Creating & Sharing\nThis will be a participatory gathering\, and a laid back and chill time to visit and create together so we invite you to bring your creativity with you. If you have craft projects you’d like to work on or share\, please bring them. We will have crafting time to create for ourselves and/or to make Kwanzaa gifts. \nIf you have something you’d like to add to our Kwanzaa table; an object\, book\, stone etc.\, you are warmly encouraged to bring it\, or make something with while you’re here and add it then. \nWe are so looking forward to being together in this new space and hope you can join us! \nFirst Presbyterian Church\n136 Capital Avenue\, Hartford\, CT
URL:https://kamorasculturalcorner.com/event/kwanzaa-celebration/
LOCATION:First Presbyterian Church\, 136 Capital Avenue\, Hartford\, CT\, 06106\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T200000
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SUMMARY:Feb 2026 Thinking and Doing
DESCRIPTION:***Please note the time change:  4-8pm***\nPersonal labyrinth building and community conversation on how we maintain ourselves while continuing to grow together. \n\n\n\n\nThis is our FIRST Thinking and Doing Day of 2026! \nWe will be meeting at First Presbyterian Church in Hartford at 136 Capital Avenue\, and look forward to conversations\, crafts\, education\, and connections. \n\nTickets are free – please sign up here so we know to expect you!
URL:https://kamorasculturalcorner.com/event/feb-2026-thinking-and-doing/
LOCATION:First Presbyterian Church\, 136 Capital Avenue\, Hartford\, CT\, 06106\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T170000
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SUMMARY:April 2026 Thinking and Doing Day
DESCRIPTION:Prepare the sanctuary for the season: gardens\, labyrinth\, gazebo\, food access\, and (re)connecting with each other and the land! \n\n\n\n\nThis will be our first Thinking and Doing Day back at The Land! \nSaturday\, April 18\, 2026  1:00pm – 5:00pm
URL:https://kamorasculturalcorner.com/event/april-2026-thinking-and-doing-day/
LOCATION:Sterling Street Sanctuary and Nature Reserve\, 75 Sterling Street\, Hartford\, CT\, 06112\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T200000
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SUMMARY:June 2026 Thinking and Doing Day
DESCRIPTION:This is our month! Juneteenth AND PRIDE AND our 1st Official camp-out of the season! \n\n\n\n\nCreate suncatchers and stepping stones\, plant flowers and celebrate liberation\, and gather in community with food\, reflection\, and rest.
URL:https://kamorasculturalcorner.com/event/june-2026-thinking-and-doing-day/
LOCATION:Sterling Street Sanctuary and Nature Reserve\, 75 Sterling Street\, Hartford\, CT\, 06112\, United States
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