“Rest is not a reward. Rest is reparations.”
—Tricia Hersey, The Nap Ministry
Reach up to the stars, where millions of ancestors look down at you and smile. Reach down to the ground, to the feet that helped you survive to stand where you are now.
Stretching is an act of self-care that reminds us we are capable of reaching beyond our current limits. It’s a physical and symbolic practice—a way to release tension, expand our boundaries, and prepare for growth. Each stretch is a small act of restoration and resilience, helping us stay grounded while creating space for what’s next.
TODAY’S PRACTICE
Stretch with this 5-minute RAMONI Chair Yoga video.
CALLS TO ACTION
SIGN UP HERE to join us February 18th at 7:30 pm ET to learn how to practice Liberation Table—a space to reflect, connect, and build something meaningful together. Liberation Table is a tradition for Black people of the African Diaspora—an opportunity to gather with friends and family over a meal with African diasporic roots. Register here.
CHECK OUT The Story of Us, “The New McCarthyism: Why Authoritarians Fear Storytellers” moderated by AAPF executive director Kimberlé Crenshaw and featuring Ava DuVernay, Viet Thanh Nguyen, and Jacqueline Stewart. Featuring powerful artivism performances by two-time Tony Award winner Kara Young, Tony-nominated, Jon Michael Hill, and Theater and Africana Studies professor, Justin Emeka. Also, check out the Director's Cut from the event.
ADD the 2026 Google Liberation Calendar to your own calendar.
JOIN our WhatsApp community to engage w/ fellow participants!
DOWNLOAD the Liberation Table Guide.