Bear Witness: A Journal for Black Women Grieving the Loss of Their Mothers.

Join us for an intimate and powerful evening created specifically for Black women grieving the loss of their mothers. This event, hosted by Alisha Hall, author of the forthcoming journal Bear Witness: A Journal for Black Women Grieving the Loss of Their Mothers, is a sacred space to gather, reflect, and heal in community.

This is a healing experience rooted in storytelling, sisterhood, and spiritual honoring.

🌿 What to Expect:

• Panel Discussion with Black women grief workers and storytellers
• Interactive Session with the author where you’ll have the chance to ask questions, and share your own grief experience if you’d like
• Exclusive Access to Prompts that are not included in the published journal
• Light Hors d’Oeuvres and Refreshments
• A Meet-and-Greet with Author Alisha Hall
• Access to exclusive prompts that aren't in the journal
• A Communal Libation Ceremony to honor our mothers

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Thrift LLC, 2517 West 59th Street, Chicago, United States