the unlearning series:

Often times, surviving this world feels as if we are being forced to dim our light. That in order to fit in, we are told to hide essential parts of ourselves that do not fit the status quo. Or we are convinced that we must obey and submit to oppressive systems, at the cost of our authenticity, dignity, and integrity.

But, our light is a sacred part of who we are because it guides us back to our true selves, and is also a beacon to others. Our light shares and shows our spirit, soul, and humanity.

The Unlearning Community School wants to witness and spread your light with you. We want to illuminate one another, so the path to collective liberation becomes brighter.

"Spread Your Light!" is our next Unlearning Series event, as well as collaboration and grand opening of Spread Your Light Studios - an accessible community space in Downtown Oakland for events, workshops, and creative projects.

The limitation you perceive is often the gateway to the next level. From stuck grief to information overload, finding the way back to yourself can be a difficult yet is an essential practice for all peoples in liberation centered work.

Come be in nature with us as we utilize somatics to deepen what it means to experience the interconnected nature of reality. In this workshop we will explore the critical point in which alignment with abolition means to embrace universal truths.

A central belief in the Unlearning Community School is in the power of storytelling, spoken word poetry, and interactive critical discourse to confront and transmute personal and collective trauma towards healing and liberation. This first workshop in this virtual series will integrate this belief and practice specifically around immigration experiences, colonial violence, and belonging.

We are offering free tickets to this workshop for those who identify as Undocumented immigrants, refugees, or asylum seekers.