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Black Folxs Wellness Collective is building a world for Black folxs to be well.

Join Us
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Mission

Our mission is to create space for Black folxs to be well by providing free to low-cost programming to nurture and fortify the mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of our ever growing community. 

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Vision

We envision spaces overflowing in freedom, where Black Folxs have the ability to be and become, living in the fullness thereof.

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Values

Accessibility, Community, Liberation, Loving-Kindness, Justice.

Upcoming events

  • Sunday Soul Flow

    Sundays at 12:15pm

    Join us for an amazing in-person yoga event at Sukha Center! Get ready to unwind and find your inner peace with our Sunday Soul Flow. Each Week BFWC teachers put their own flare on their classes, but all of them center our mission: To Create Space for Black folxs to be well.

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  • Virtual Gentle Yoga

    1st and 2nd Wednesdays 7:30 pm

    Join us for a mid-week pause as we release pent-up tension with a Gentle Yoga class led by Jahmal, RYT 200. We'll move through a series of gentle movements connecting your breath to your body, improving relaxation, and flexibility.

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  • Reading Groups

    Monthly Meet Ups

    The mission of the Black Folxs Wellness Collective (BFWC) Reading Groups is to create spaces of transformative exploration through literature, fostering connections, self-discovery, and community growth. We believe that through the written word, we can reshape our perspectives, reimagine our relationships, and realize our collective potential.

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Contact us.

blackfolksyoga@gmail.com
Headquarters: Washington, D.C.

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Meet the Team

  • A young man with short dark hair, earrings, and a goatee, smiling, wearing a sleeveless black sweater against a brown textured background.

    Stephon J. Bradberry, M.A., RYT 200

    FOUNDER & CEO

  • A smiling man with a shaved head and goatee wearing a purple t-shirt with the text '[heal, honey]' and a gold necklace. He has a smartwatch on his wrist and is standing against a plain white background.

    Royce Sarpy, M.Ed, CKYT, RYT-200

    Co-Founder & COO

  • A man with a beard wearing a black long-sleeve shirt and black pants standing outdoors with autumn trees in the background.

    Aggie Payton

    CFO

  • A smiling woman with glasses, wearing a black blazer and teal top, against a plain light background.

    Nadia Sims

    Chief of Staff & Vice President Strategy

  • A woman with short dark hair and makeup, smiling, wearing a light pink zip-up sweater, standing indoors in front of a blurred bookshelf.

    Alana Parker, M.Ed, RYT-200

    Vice President of Programs

  • A man with closed eyes practicing yoga outdoors in a cross-legged seated position with palms pressed together in a prayer gesture. He is wearing a sleeveless athletic shirt in a green park.

    Jahmal Clemons, RYT-200

    Vice President of Membership

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    Andre Drummond

    Vice President People and Culure

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    Branden D. Elmore, PhD

    Vice President Community Engagement and Partnership

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    Vice President Communications

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    Danielle Koon

    Grant Manager

  • A smiling man with short black hair, a beard, and earrings, wearing a checked button-up shirt, against a dark gray background.

    Myles B. Alexander, M.Ed

    Program Lead, Reading Group

  • A person with glasses and short hair is sitting indoors near a large window, wearing a multicolored sweater with sunflower and sky patterns, and a gold necklace. Behind them are large green indoor plants and outside, trees, buildings, and a person holding a rainbow umbrella can be seen.

    Khouri Lassiter, B.S.

    Program Lead, Reading Group

For six weeks The Black Folxs Wellness Collective, in collaboration with Girls Inc of Greater Washington, D.C. and BeGreatDC, hosted six sessions of wellness workshops with girls at Howard Middle School. Over the six weeks, students learned the ben
For six weeks The Black Folxs Wellness Collective, in collaboration with Girls Inc of Greater Washington, D.C. and BeGreatDC, hosted six sessions of wellness workshops with girls at Howard Middle School. Over the six weeks, students learned the benefits of yoga, breath work and meditation practices! Led by BFWC Co-Founder and COO, Royce Sarpy, our Yoga For Da Kids initiative is spreading into our schools and communities, empowering young people to take hold of these tools, while us adults build a future worthy of their promise. We’re so excited to continue our work! If you’re interested in bringing yoga to your schools, communities, offices, etc— we’re ready to bring one of our experienced teachers into your space! Reach out today! #dmv #yoga #kidsyoga #mindfulness #afterschoolprograms
Hey, you!! You been reading?!? 👀 yes? No? Maybe? either way, our Bookclub can’t wait to dive into our March read: The House of Eve ✨ Whether you’ve finished the book or are just getting started— we can’t wait to spend ti
Hey, you!! You been reading?!? 👀 yes? No? Maybe? either way, our Bookclub can’t wait to dive into our March read: The House of Eve ✨ Whether you’ve finished the book or are just getting started— we can’t wait to spend time with you on March 21st 🤠 Use the link in our bio to RSVP! #BeWell #BFWC #bookclub #dcevents #free #community #meetup
Last week BFWC participated in Reclaiming Wellness with @thehoneypotco !! We loved the opportunity of be in fellowship with members of the Howard University community and all those who brought their hearts to that gathering. The Collective was re
Last week BFWC participated in Reclaiming Wellness with @thehoneypotco !! We loved the opportunity of be in fellowship with members of the Howard University community and all those who brought their hearts to that gathering. The Collective was represented by our co-founder @stephon_jb and one of our BookClub Program leads, @nadixbs. Here’s what we know: wellness requires resources and everyday we’re endeavoring to bring more and more to our community— and we’re so thankful to have you here. Stay up to date with our work by subscribing to our newsletter 💖 #bfwc #bewell #bookclub #dmv #honeypotco #reclaimingwellness
To close out Black History Month, our Co- Founder is bringing his signature offering, Freedom Flow to our Sunday Soul Yoga Program ✨ We only have a set amount of free tickets available and hope you join us for this experience 🖤 More about Freedom
To close out Black History Month, our Co- Founder is bringing his signature offering, Freedom Flow to our Sunday Soul Yoga Program ✨ We only have a set amount of free tickets available and hope you join us for this experience 🖤 More about Freedom Flow: “The point of yoga is to get us free; we cannot get free, healed or whole disembodied or by ourselves.” Freedom Flow, designed by Stephon JB, carves space for practitioners to explore layers where we are most embodied. We begin in contemplation and reflection, thinking things over, before moving into a steady, upbeat vinyasa flow to a specially curated playlist. Deeply rooted in loving-kindness practice and orientation toward doing justice, Freedom Flow empowers us to believe a new world is possible. #dmv #freeyoga #community #freedomflow #stephonsyoga #bfwc #bewell
📚✨ Dive into the captivating world of “House of Eve” by Sadeqa Johnson with the BFWC Bookclub this weekend! 🏠 Join us virtually on February 17th at 12:30pm for a lively discussion. Bring your copy of the book and a cozy brunch spread
📚✨ Dive into the captivating world of “House of Eve” by Sadeqa Johnson with the BFWC Bookclub this weekend! 🏠 Join us virtually on February 17th at 12:30pm for a lively discussion. Bring your copy of the book and a cozy brunch spread as we delve into the characters and themes together. 🍳🥂 💻 Registration is free and simple – just click the link in our bio to sign up! Don’t miss out 🤍 See you there! #BFWC #Bookclub #HouseofEve #VirtualEvent #LiteraryDiscussion #CommunityLove 📖✨ #BeWell
Join us for a mid-week pause as we release pent-up tension with a Gentle Yoga class led by Jahmal, RYT 200. Every first and second Wednesday, we’ll move through a series of gentle movements connecting your breath to your body, improving relax
Join us for a mid-week pause as we release pent-up tension with a Gentle Yoga class led by Jahmal, RYT 200. Every first and second Wednesday, we’ll move through a series of gentle movements connecting your breath to your body, improving relaxation, and flexibility. To finish, class winds down with a guided meditation and extended savasana. It is especially well-suited for those with pain, trouble sleeping, anxiety, or high levels of stress. So grab your mat, find a quiet space, and get ready to connect mind, body, and soul in this soothing online yoga session. Namaste! Link in our bio 🤍✨ #onlineyoga #community #free #zoom #practice #cozy #virtualclass
🌟 Join us this Sunday for an empowering experience at BFWC Women’s Flow! 🌺 Let Devyn guide you in reconnecting with your sensual body through breathwork and fluid movement, awakening both the heart and sacral chakras to the soulful rhythms
🌟 Join us this Sunday for an empowering experience at BFWC Women’s Flow! 🌺 Let Devyn guide you in reconnecting with your sensual body through breathwork and fluid movement, awakening both the heart and sacral chakras to the soulful rhythms of R&B and Soul. 🎶✨ 🌸 After the flow, immerse yourself in a guided journaling session to reflect on your awakening journey. 📝 This space is designed for women and feminine identities, and we proudly embrace the interchangeable ‘x’ and ‘e’ in womxn to honor the vast, expansive gender identities and expressions within our community. 💖 See link in our bio to book your spot today 🤭! #BFWC #WomensFlow #Empowerment #SensualAwakening #CommunityLove #InclusiveSpaces #GenderInclusivity 🌈
we’re looking to expand our leadership ✨😮‍💨 🫂 are you committed to our mission to create space for Black folxs to be well? 🤍 have some skills to contribute to community? 🖋️ we’re ready to have you! feel free to message us
we’re looking to expand our leadership ✨😮‍💨 🫂 are you committed to our mission to create space for Black folxs to be well? 🤍 have some skills to contribute to community? 🖋️ we’re ready to have you! feel free to message us with questions 🧚🏾‍♀️ #BFWC #BeWell #community #leadership
🤍 in everything we do we are guided by our mission—to create space for Black Folxs to be well— and hope you join us on this journey. 💖 you can do this in a variety of ways: 📚 Join our Bookclubs 🧘🏾 Attend Soul Flows on Sunday
🤍 in everything we do we are guided by our mission—to create space for Black Folxs to be well— and hope you join us on this journey. 💖 you can do this in a variety of ways: 📚 Join our Bookclubs 🧘🏾 Attend Soul Flows on Sunday 🧘🏾‍♀️ Attend Wednesday Virtual Classes or Meditations 🖋️Join our Newsletter (link in bio) 🫂Join our Leadership Team or Committees (soon!!) 😮‍💨 See you soon Check the link in our bio for more 🥁 #BFWC #wellness #community #blackyogis #dmv #locallove #BeWell #BlackWellness #Wellbeing
Did you hear? Our Radical Readers have chosen (drumroll, please 🥁🥁) THE HOUSE OF EVE by Sadeqa Johnson (@sadeqasays) for February Bookclub! “The House Of Eve follows the lives of two young Black women, teenager Ruby trying to escape poverty in Philadelphia, and Eleanor, a student at Howard University trying to figure out how to fit in with the elites of Washington, D.C. They both fall in love with men who society says should be off limits to them.” - NPR! 📚 We hope to read with you!! More info about your meet up will be posted here soon 🤪 #dmv #radicalreaders #bfwc #bookclub #blackwomanbibliophile #bibliophile
For six weeks The Black Folxs Wellness Collective, in collaboration with Girls Inc of Greater Washington, D.C. and BeGreatDC, hosted six sessions of wellness workshops with girls at Howard Middle School. Over the six weeks, students learned the ben Hey, you!! You been reading?!? 👀 yes? No? Maybe? either way, our Bookclub can’t wait to dive into our March read: The House of Eve ✨ Whether you’ve finished the book or are just getting started— we can’t wait to spend ti Last week BFWC participated in Reclaiming Wellness with @thehoneypotco !! We loved the opportunity of be in fellowship with members of the Howard University community and all those who brought their hearts to that gathering. The Collective was re To close out Black History Month, our Co- Founder is bringing his signature offering, Freedom Flow to our Sunday Soul Yoga Program ✨ We only have a set amount of free tickets available and hope you join us for this experience 🖤 More about Freedom 📚✨ Dive into the captivating world of “House of Eve” by Sadeqa Johnson with the BFWC Bookclub this weekend! 🏠 Join us virtually on February 17th at 12:30pm for a lively discussion. Bring your copy of the book and a cozy brunch spread Join us for a mid-week pause as we release pent-up tension with a Gentle Yoga class led by Jahmal, RYT 200. Every first and second Wednesday, we’ll move through a series of gentle movements connecting your breath to your body, improving relax 🌟 Join us this Sunday for an empowering experience at BFWC Women’s Flow! 🌺 Let Devyn guide you in reconnecting with your sensual body through breathwork and fluid movement, awakening both the heart and sacral chakras to the soulful rhythms we’re looking to expand our leadership ✨😮‍💨 🫂 are you committed to our mission to create space for Black folxs to be well? 🤍 have some skills to contribute to community? 🖋️ we’re ready to have you! feel free to message us 🤍 in everything we do we are guided by our mission—to create space for Black Folxs to be well— and hope you join us on this journey. 💖 you can do this in a variety of ways: 📚 Join our Bookclubs 🧘🏾 Attend Soul Flows on Sunday
Did you hear? Our Radical Readers have chosen (drumroll, please 🥁🥁) THE HOUSE OF EVE by Sadeqa Johnson (@sadeqasays) for February Bookclub! “The House Of Eve follows the lives of two young Black women, teenager Ruby trying to escape pov