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Jun
14
Artist Showcase — Chicago
📍 Chicago Cultural Center · 7:00 PM CST
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Jun
21
Formerly Group Industry Summit
📍 Virtual · Zoom Webinar · 2:00 PM EST
Virtual
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Jul
04
Independence Day Concert Series
📍 Millennium Park, Chicago · All Day
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Featured Wellness Partner
Sankofa Bonne Sante
Health Food & Smoothie Bar
📍 4509 S Indiana Ave, Chicago, IL 60653
Rooted in the rich cultural heritage of Bronzeville, Sankofa Bonne Sante Health Food & Smoothie Bar bridges ancestral wisdom with modern wellness — empowering individuals through movement, healing, nourishing food, and community connection.
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Active Programs & Classes
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Movement & Healing Arts
Weekly sessions combining African dance, yoga, and somatic healing practices for mind-body restoration.
Weekly · Ongoing
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Community Wellness Circles
Facilitated group sessions focusing on mental wellness, communal healing, and peer support.
Bi-Weekly
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Youth Empowerment Program
Mentorship and life skills development for young people in the Bronzeville community.
Ages 12–18
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Ancestral Nutrition Workshop
Hands-on sessions exploring traditional foods, holistic nutrition, and cultural food sovereignty.
Monthly
Resources
Wellness Articles & Resources
Mental Wellness
Healing Through Cultural Identity
Exploring how ancestral roots and community belonging serve as foundations for mental and emotional health.
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Movement
The Science of African Dance Therapy
How rhythmic movement rooted in African tradition supports neurological health and emotional regulation.
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Nutrition
Reclaiming the Ancestral Plate
A guide to traditional whole foods that nourish the body and reconnect communities to their heritage.
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Community
Bronzeville as a Wellness Ecosystem
How the historic Bronzeville neighborhood is reclaiming its legacy as a hub for Black health and culture.
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Community Events
Sankofa Bonne Sante Events
Jun
20
Summer Solstice Wellness Gathering
📍 Bronzeville Cultural Center · 10:00 AM
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Jul
12
Youth Empowerment Workshop Series
📍 Sankofa Bonne Sante · 1:00 PM
Youth
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