About this Event
The RoyalTea Experience, hosted by RoyalTea - a sexual and relational health initiative powered by (CABWHP) and in partnership with SistahFriends Inc.,HER Multimedia Lab and Christie's Place with funding from Gilead Sciences Inc.
About This Experience
What happens when we create space for honest conversations about sexual health, relationships, pleasure and the issues affecting our communities?
We learn. We connect. We build community. And we become better equipped to create change.
California Black Women's Health Project (CABWHP), through its Upspoken initiative, invites Black women, cis and trans, and Black femmes to join us for an immersive, retreat-inspired experience centered on sexual wellness, healthy relationships, community learning and advocacy.
Designed for community advocates, organizers, emerging leaders and individuals interested in advancing sexual and relational health, this experience combines art activities, interactive workshops, facilitated conversations, wellness practices and practical advocate development.
This is more than a wellness gathering. It's an opportunity to deepen your understanding of the issues affecting Black women and femmes, build your ability to engage in meaningful community conversations and explore how you can contribute to advancing sexual health and wellness in your community.
How to join us:
1) Get your tickets. (To provide a meaningful experience for each attendee, we have limited spaces available. Once tickets are sold out you can join the waitlist by selecting "join the waitlist" or emailing geneses[at]cabwp.org).
2) Complete a questionnaire. (To ensure this and future events continue to meet the needs of our community, please complete a brief questionnaire as part of your registration. This questionnaire will be sent to you after you secure your spot.)
Additional event details will be shared after registration is complete.
What We'll Explore
Throughout the experience, participants will engage with topics including:
Sexual Health & Wellness
- Sexual health education and informed decision-making.
- Pleasure-centered approaches to sexual wellness.
- HIV prevention, testing, treatment and reducing stigma.
- Understanding access to affirming and culturally responsive sexual health services.
Relationships, Pleasure & Empowerment
- Healthy relationships, communication and boundaries.
Advocacy & Community Engagement
- Understanding sexual and reproductive health inequities affecting Black women and femmes.
- Identifying barriers to healthcare access and culturally responsive services.
- Building skills to facilitate conversations about sexual health and wellness.
- Sharing accurate health information and connecting community members to resources.
- Exploring community outreach, advocacy and opportunities for collective action.
- Sexual autonomy, agency and empowerment.
- Exploring the connections between pleasure, mental health and overall well-being.
- Creating spaces for honest, judgment-free conversations about sexuality.
An Experiential Approach to Advocate Development
A central part of this experience is helping participants move beyond awareness and into informed community engagement.
Through interactive activities, group discussions, scenario-based learning and facilitated exercises, participants will have opportunities to:
- Build confidence discussing sexual and relational health topics.
- Practice communicating accurate, accessible and affirming health information.
- Identify community needs and opportunities for advocacy.
- Explore strategies for connecting individuals to appropriate health resources and services.
- Develop approaches for bringing what they learn back to their organizations, networks and communities.
Participants will leave with practical tools, new connections and ideas they can apply to their community engagement and advocacy efforts.
Who Should Attend?
This experience is designed for Black women, cis and trans, and Black femmes, including:
- Community health advocates and organizers.
- Sexual and reproductive health educators.
- Healthcare and public health professionals.
- Community-based organization staff and volunteers.
- Emerging leaders and individuals interested in sexual health advocacy.
- Those interested in expanding their knowledge of pleasure-centered and culturally responsive wellness approaches.
Whether you are already engaged in advocacy or looking to deepen your understanding and involvement, there is space for you here.
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Los Angeles, CA, United States
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